Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals (ANI photo)

22nd April has become a strange special date Rajasthan RoyalsEspecially when it comes to centuries. Over the years, RR batsmen have repeatedly scored big centuries on this day, forming a remarkable pattern.it started shane watsonWho scored 101 runs against Chennai Super Kings on 22 April 2013. After six years, Ajinkya Rahane Added his name to the list by scoring an unbeaten 105 against Delhi Capitals on the same date in 2019. This trend continued in 2022 also when jos buttler Once again played an inning of 116 runs against Delhi. Most recently, Yashasvi Jaiswal Carried the legacy forward by scoring a brilliant 104* against Mumbai Indians on April 22, 2024.Four different batsmen, four different seasons, same date. 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 Super Giants. With Lucknow winning the toss and choosing to field, the focus once again turns to the RR batting unit. All eyes will be on Jaiswal and young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi to see if the ’22 April century trend’ continues.Beyond numbers and coincidences, it is also an important game for both sides. Rajasthan started their campaign in impressive fashion with four consecutive wins, but have since slumped and lost their last two matches. Lucknow’s situation is even more worrying, it is under pressure due to three consecutive defeats.The outline of the competition may be good in the initial phase. Rajasthan have arguably one of the most dangerous opening combinations in the tournament, capable of taking the game away early. Teams:Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Joffra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Berger.Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (wk/captain), Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Mukul Chaudhary, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mayank Yadav.With form, pressure and a strange historical trend all coming together, the stage is set in Lucknow. Now the question is simple: Will Rajasthan Royals score another century on April 22?