IPL 2026: Why is Aiden Markram not playing RR vs LSG Match 64?

Published - 19 May 2026, 18:52 IST | Updated - 19 May 2026, 19:14 IST

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match No. 64 of the Indian Premier League 2026 season on May 19 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RR currently occupy the fifth spot on the points table with six wins from 12 matches and remain in contention for a playoff berth. Meanwhile, LSG have already been eliminated from the tournament after managing just four victories in 12 games this season.

Rajasthan Royals captain Yashasvi Jaiswal won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants. Jaiswal mentioned that the pitch is expected to improve for batting later in the game and added that dew could play a major factor in the second innings. Meanwhile, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant said the team wants to put its best foot forward and take pride in every game despite being out of the playoff race.

Rajasthan Royals made several changes to their playing XI, with Riyan Parag missing out due to a hamstring injury. The franchise brought in Sushant Mishra, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, and Sandeep Sharma for the clash. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants were without Aiden Markram, who missed the match due to personal reasons. Ayush Badoni came into the side, while Mohsin Khan replaced Mohammed Shami in the playing XI.

We're going to bowl first and I feel like it's a good wicket. Later on, there will be some dew, I hope. So, we are going to chase. (On being the captain) it means a lot to me and it's proud always to represent the Rajasthan Royals franchise. (on Riyan Parag) He had some hamstring injury and he'll be fine soon, I hope so. So, he's not playing this game. We have three changes. Sandy, Sushant Mishra and Lhuan-dre Pretorious come in. (on the improvements needed) I think we all are speaking to everyone and I think the mindset and attitude what we will bring out into the ground and just enjoy the game. (on their winless record in Jaipur) I think I'll just smile and enjoy the game and play. That said, I think it's a wonderful, wonderful day and we have the opportunity to play good cricket. So we are going to enjoy the game. (On Jadeja) Nothing much at the moment. Jadu bhai is recovering. He has some niggles, but he'll be fine soon.

Pretty confident, we know this is a good wicket to bat on. Happy to either bat or bowl first. Definitely, as I said in the last few games, we have a lot to play for. As a team, we take pride and confidence in playing every match for our fans. At the same time, we want to put our best foot forward because we know we have a good team and we can do it. Aiden (Markram) is not there because he has gone (home) for his personal thing. And just one more, Shami is not playing and Mohsin is playing. Badoni comes in for Aiden.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Sushant Mishra, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Punja

Impact Players: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yudhvir Singh, Aman Rao, Ravi Bishnoi, Riyan Parag

Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav

Impact Players: Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Himmat Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Mukul Choudhary