IPL 2026: 4 centuries, same date! Will RR continue April 22 magic vs LSG?
Rajasthan Royals batters have a peculiar knack for centuries on April 22, with Watson, Rahane, Buttler, and Jaiswal all achieving the feat. Today, against Lucknow Super Giants, all eyes are on Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi to see if this remarkable trend continues. Both teams are under pressure after recent losses, making this a crucial encounter.
April 22 has turned into a strangely special date for the Rajasthan Royals, especially when it comes to centuries. Over the years, this very day has repeatedly produced big hundreds from RR batters, creating a remarkable pattern. It began with Shane Watson, who smashed 101 against Chennai Super Kings on April 22, 2013.
Six years later, Ajinkya Rahane added his name to the list with an unbeaten 105 against Delhi Capitals on the same date in 2019. The trend continued in 2022 when Jos Buttler hammered 116, again against Delhi. Most recently, Yashasvi Jaiswal carried the legacy forward with a stunning 104* against Mumbai Indians on April 22, 2024.
Four different batters, four different seasons, one identical date. It is the kind of coincidence that naturally builds intrigue around this fixture every year. Now, on April 22, 2026, Rajasthan are back in action, this time against Lucknow Super Giants.
With Lucknow winning the toss and opting to field, the spotlight once again shifts to the RR batting unit. All eyes will be on Jaiswal and young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to see if the curious ‘April 22 century trend’ continues. Beyond the numbers and coincidences, this is also a crucial game for both sides.