Tridib BaparnashNew Delhi, May 18 -- Merely 48 hours after being beaten by Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals return to Jaipur on Tuesday with no room left for mistakes as they prepare to face Lucknow Super Giants in a must-win clash that could potentially decide the fate of their IPL 2026 campaign.
The Royals are still alive in the playoff race mathematically, but only just. Another defeat would almost certainly end their hopes after an inconsistent season in which they have struggled to build momentum at crucial stages. What makes the situation more frustrating for Rajasthan is their poor record at home. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium, usually considered a fortress, has not brought them a single win this season, and their final home game now a...