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JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants through its app and website

RR, who are sitting fifth on the table with 12 points from 12 matches, have the best chance to book their place in the final four out of the five teams still in contention

Riyan earlier missed out on the May 9 clash against GT, where RR lost the game by 77 runs

RR are currently sixth on the table and can return to the top four with a win over LSG in their crucial IPL 2026 clash in Jaipur on Tuesday

With three playoff spots still undecided, every game has become crucial, especially for RR, who are currently placed sixth in the standings

Rajasthan Royals have played 50 matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, winning 28 and losing 21, while one game ended without a result

Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock and pace-bowling all-rounder Raj Angad Bawa were on Tuesday ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season due to injuries. Already eliminated from the playoff race, Mumbai Indians have two matches left this season -- against Kolkata Knight Riders here on Wednesday and Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. De Kock has been ruled out with a tendon injury in his left wrist, which he sustained ahead of MI's home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bawa, meanwhile, suffered a ligament tear in his right thumb during MI's previous match against Punjab Kings. De Kock played three matches this season after beginning his campaign with an unbeaten 112 against Punjab Kings on April 16. He last featured against Chennai Super Kings on April 23 before missing the SRH clash after being hit on the wrist during practice. Bawa made three appearances for MI this season. "Both Quinton and Raj Bawa will continue their rehab in their respective homes, with support

The venue, home to IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, has emerged as the frontrunner after months of discussions involving Cricket Australia, the BCCI, and the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association

Rajasthan-based Manav Suthar has also received his maiden national call-up for the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan, starting June 6

Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed their IPL 2026 playoff berth with a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings, while Gujarat Titans also confirmed qualification for the top four

CSK also dropped down to sixth spot in the table with 12 points from 13 matches. However, they still have an outside chance to finish in the top four with just 14 points

CSK, with the loss, not only need to win their final game against GT to keep their playoff hopes alive, but will also need many other results to go their way

CSK can spring the surprise return of MS Dhoni in the SRH game to strengthen their death-overs batting

Both SRH and CSK will need to win two full points today to stay ahead in the race to the playoffs

The Tests are expected to take place after the conclusion of the Lanka Premier League, which ends on August 9

DC, with the win, have also jumped back to seventh spot on the points table with 12 points from 13 matches

DC will be eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoffs race if they lose any of their two remaining games

JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals through its app and website

A 23-run win by the defending champions means that RCB could end their league points tally on 20 points, also confirming a top 2 finish this year.