Watch: Mohammed Shami's double strike in an over puts RR on back foot in LSG vs RR IPL 2026 match

The IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) took a dramatic turn as Mohammed Shami produced a moment of brilliance with the ball. In a high-pressure encounter, both teams were looking to seize early control, but Shami’s fiery spell shifted the momentum sharply in LSG’s favour. His precision and pace once again underlined why he remains one of the most trusted new-ball bowlers in the tournament.

The defining passage of play came when Shami struck twice in a single over, leaving the RR batting line-up rattled. The double blow came at a crucial stage, breaking through set intentions and disrupting any rhythm Rajasthan were trying to build. With wickets falling in quick succession, RR suddenly found themselves on the back foot, struggling to recover from the sudden collapse triggered by Shami’s disciplined attack.

As the pressure mounted, LSG tightened their grip on the contest, feeding off the energy created by the breakthrough over. The crowd responded to the shift in momentum as RR were forced into rebuilding mode far earlier than planned. What began as a balanced contest quickly tilted, with Shami’s incisive spell emerging as a potential turning point in a match that now leaned strongly towards Lucknow.

Watch Mohammed Shami’s magical spell here:

Shami’s Early Strikes Put RR Under Pressure in Powerplay

LSG won the toss and opted to field first, a decision that paid immediate dividends as Mohammed Shami delivered a sensational opening spell to put Rajasthan Royals on the back foot. Operating with precision and control, Shami struck twice in quick succession, dismantling RR’s top order and setting the tone early in the contest.

His first breakthrough came when he removed Yashasvi Jaiswal for 22 off just 12 deliveries. Anticipating the batter’s vulnerability against short-pitched bowling, Shami unleashed a sharp, well-directed bouncer. Jaiswal, who had already struck four boundaries, could only manage a faint edge, which was safely taken by the wicketkeeper in a sharp diving catch. The early aggression from RR was brought to an abrupt halt.

The Lucknow Pacer continued his onslaught in the same over, dismissing Dhruv Jurel for a golden duck. Bowling a probing delivery around the fourth stump channel, he induced a thick outside edge that flew straight to the wicketkeeper once again. The dismissal left RR reeling, and Shami was suddenly on a hat-trick, although Riyan Parag managed to survive the hat-trick ball and steady the innings briefly.

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LSG Bowlers Dominate as RR Post 159, LSG Stumble in Shaky Chase

Mohammed Shami was well supported by a disciplined bowling unit as Lucknow Super Giants maintained control through the middle overs to restrict Rajasthan Royals to 159/6 in their 20 overs. Among the standout performers, Mohsin Khan impressed with his tight lines and relentless pressure. He first removed the promising Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after building sustained dot-ball pressure, before returning to dismiss Shimron Hetmyer for 22 off 18 deliveries, halting RR’s attempts to accelerate.

Prince Yadav also played a key role in breaking partnerships at crucial moments. He struck by removing Riyan Parag for 20 off 19 balls with a well-directed spell that forced a false shot. Yadav later came back to dismiss Donovan Ferreira for 20, further denting RR’s lower-middle order and preventing any late flourish.

Despite brief resistance from Ravindra Jadeja, who remained unbeaten on 43, and Shubham Dubey’s 19 not out, RR were restricted to a below-par total of 159/6, unable to build sustained momentum against LSG’s disciplined attack.

In response, LSG’s chase began in complete disarray. Ayush Badoni was run out for a duck, setting an early tone of pressure. The situation worsened quickly as skipper Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram both fell for zero, dismissed by Nandre Burger and Jofra Archer, respectively. With top-order wickets tumbling rapidly, the Lucknow innings was left in early turmoil, leaving the home crowd stunned and the chase hanging in uncertainty.

Brief Scores:

Rajasthan Royals (RR) 159/6 (20 overs)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) 119 all out (18 overs)

Result: Rajasthan Royals (RR) won by 40 runs.