April 22 has turned into a strangely special date. Rajasthan RoyalsEspecially when it comes to centuries. Over the years, the same day has repeatedly produced big hundreds from RR batsmen, creating a remarkable pattern.Started from Shane Watsonwho scored 101 against Chennai Super Kings on 22 April 2013. six years later, Ajinkya Rahane In 2019, he added his name to the list by scoring an unbeaten 105 against Delhi Capitals on the same date. This trend continued in 2022 when Jose Butler Scored 116 again against Delhi. recently, Yeshsavi Jaiswal Continued the legacy with a brilliant 104* against Mumbai Indians on 22 April 2024.Four different batsmen, four different seasons, same history. It’s the kind of coincidence that naturally creates intrigue around this fixture every year.Now, on April 22, 2026, Rajasthan are back in action, this time against Lucknow Supergiants. With Lucknow winning the toss and electing to field, the spotlight once again shifted to the RR batting unit. All eyes will be on Jaiswal and young sensation Vibhu Suryavanshi to see if the ‘April 22 trend of the century’ continues.Apart from numbers and coincidences, it is also an important game for both sides. Rajasthan started their campaign in a dominant fashion with four straight wins but have since slipped away, losing their last two matches. Lucknow’s situation is even more dire, with three consecutive defeats putting them under pressure.Competition can be well shaped at an early stage. Rajasthan have the most dangerous opening combination of the tournament, capable of killing the game early. Teams:Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashvi Jaiswal, Vibhu Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jural (W), Ryan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre BurgerLucknow Supergiants (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Baduni, Rishabh Pant (W/C), Nicholas Pooran, Aidan Markram, Mukul Chaudhary, Mohammad Shami, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mayank Yadav.The stage is set in Lucknow, with form, pressure and a quirky historical trend all coming together. Now the question is simple: Will April 22 produce another century for Rajasthan Royals?
