Archer’s late burst seals RR’s 40-run win over LSG; pacer becomes franchise’s all-time top wicket-taker

Rajasthan Royals closed out a 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Match 32 of the IPL 2026, with Jofra Archer’s final-over strikes sealing the result and capping a personal milestone. Archer removed Mayank Yadav with a nick behind and then bowled Mohsin Khan to end the contest, a finish that underlined both control and pace.

The dismissal of Mayank made Archer Rajasthan’s leading wicket-taker in the IPL; his final scalp then moved him top across all competitions for the franchise as well, a tally that, as noted during the broadcast, took him past Shane Watson. Wicketkeeper Jurel’s one-handed dive to his right to dismiss Mayank was a standout moment as the visitors tightened the screws.

The game had swung decisively the previous over when Brijesh Sharma delivered a superb spell under pressure. He first forced Mukul Choudhary into a mis-hit that was claimed low by skipper Riyan Parag, then crashed a yorker into Mohammad Shami’s leg stump to leave the hosts in deep trouble.

Sharma’s over read W, wide, 1, W, 1, 0, 0, and his figures stood at 3-0-18-2 by the end of that burst. LSG were left needing 41 off 15 at 119 for 9, briefly lifted by a six from Shami off Nandre Burger earlier, but Archer’s closing act ensured the visitors kept command through the finish.

Rajasthan Royals left Lucknow with a convincing margin and a landmark evening for their spearhead.