The Lucknow Super Giants are set to face off against the Rajasthan Royals in Match 32 of the 2026 Indian Premier League at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The Super Giants are coming off a tough stretch, having lost their last three matches, including two on the road. Their most recent defeat was a significant one, falling to the Punjab Kings by 54 runs at the New PCA Stadium on Sunday, April 19. Now, they’re eager to turn things around at home, where they’ve unfortunately dropped both of their previous games. On the other side, the Rajasthan Royals are also looking to bounce back after a couple of losses on the road. They were recently defeated by the Kolkata Knight Riders and are keen to regain their winning momentum after starting the season strong with four consecutive victories. Also Read | Mumbai Indians Break Losing Streak, jump to 7th; GT Remain Unchanged at 6th Both teams are in dire need of points. The Super Giants are desperate to salvage their season and avoid slipping further down the table, while the Royals are hoping to shake off their recent dip in form and get back to winning ways. The pitch at the Ekana Stadium has a reputation for being slow, which tends to favor spinners and fast bowlers who can hit the deck hard. Batters often find it challenging to score right from the start, needing to take their time to gauge the wicket's behavior. Nevertheless, in the IPL, chasing teams have generally had the upper hand. This pitch rewards traditional cricketing shots, and batters will be looking to make the most of the powerplay. IPL Stats & Records at Ekana Stadium Matches Played 24 Matches Won Batting First 09 Matches Won Batting Second 14 Matches With No Result 01 Matches Tied 00 Average First Innings Score 173 Highest Team Total 235 Highest Total Successfully Chased 206