New Delhi, April 22 -- As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 heats up, all eyes turn to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) clash at Ekana Stadium. Two young captains, Riyan Parag and Rishabh Pant, bring contrasting form into this high-stakes match. While Parag has struggled with the bat despite leading RR, Pant has delivered steady knocks for LSG.

Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag has found the going tough this season. In six innings, he has scored just 61 runs at an average of 12.20 and a strike rate of 122. His highest score stands at 20. The 24-year-old's detailed scores tell the story: 12 (14) vs KKR, 4 (6) vs SRH, 3 (5) vs RCB, 20 (10) vs MI, 8 (4) vs GT, and 14* (11) vs CSK.

Parag's poor form comes as a su...