Fans on Twitter are currently witnessing another Rajasthan Royals batting collapse, with the team struggling at 47/3 in just 6.1 overs against Lucknow Super Giants. This latest stumble follows back-to-back defeats for the Royals, intensifying pressure on their newly appointed captain, Riyan Parag. RR lost explosive openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (22) and 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (8) and Dhruv Jurel for a duck during the powerplay.The collapse has left Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer at the crease, tasked with rebuilding the innings on a tricky red-soil pitch.
Mohammed Shami (2 wickets) and Mohsin Khan (1 wicket) have dismantled the RR top order, with Mayank Yadav currently applying heat with high-speed deliveries. Netizens are debating Parag’s form; while he has been praised for his leadership during RR's initial 4-0 run, his batting average of 12.21 this season has drawn sharp criticism from former players like Krishnamachari Srikkanth.Following the loss to KKR, Twitter was flooded with memes mocking the captain's "zero impact" with the bat.Loyal RR fans are calling for a "captain’s knock" today to silence critics and stabilize the middle order, which has recently looked fragile without contributions from the top three.
LSG exposed the RR top 3 sloggers👏👏#RRvsLSG
— Jalsa_Naidu (@KalyanCult213) April 22, 2026
Let’s be honest… this match was decided in the powerplay 👀#rrvslsg
— Mukul (@Mukuleka41) April 22, 2026
A total collapse at the Ekana! Lucknow Super Giants have dismantled the Rajasthan Royals' top order, leaving them reeling at 32/3 within just 4 overs. Shami and Mohsin have set the stage on fire! Can RR recover from this early blitz? 🏏🔥#RRvsLSG #IPL2026 #LSGvRR
— Amiya Kumar Nag (@AmiyaKumar7733) April 22, 2026
Prince Yadav Whatt! a fielding Effort Bro’s India call coming soon #ipl #lsg #rrvslsg
— Desi Spiderman (@FulltruthX) April 22, 2026
It’s a big test for the middle order of Rajasthan Royals. How they handle the situation from here will be crucial.#LSGvsRR #RRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/kSSJBlCKCv
— Vilas Patil (@vilas_jaihind) April 22, 2026
RR vale vaibhav sooryawanshi ko apna natural game khelne se rok rahi hai varna aise to kabhi nahi khelta vo #RrvsLsg #LsgvsRr https://t.co/7EA1QANfbt
— Bhaisahab (@Bhai_saheb) April 22, 2026
LSG bowlers shine in Powerplay dismantle RR batting order
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pace attack effectively dismantled the Rajasthan Royals (RR) top order, reducing them to 32/3 in 4 overs during the Powerplay at the Ekana Stadium. Mohammed Shami and Mohsin Khan used movement and pressure to silence a usually explosive RR batting unit. After conceding three early boundaries, Mohammed Shami bounced back in the 3rd over. He first dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal (22 off 12) with a sharp bouncer and followed it immediately by removing Dhruv Jurel for a golden duck.
Mohsin Khan built immense pressure in the 4th over, bowling five consecutive dot balls to 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The pressure forced a rash shot, resulting in a top-edge caught at cover to end the over as a wicket-maiden.Rajasthan Royals managed to crawl to 44/3 after 6 overs, with Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer left to rebuild.
