Rajasthan Royals continued their dominant run in IPL 2026, securing a convincing six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. With this victory, RR registered their fourth consecutive win, strengthening their position as one of the strongest contenders this season. The blend of fearless young talent and experienced campaigners has been central to their success, raising questions about whether this could finally be their title-winning year.
RCB posts a competitive total but lacks finishing punch
Batting first, RCB put up 201/8 on a challenging surface. Virat Kohli (32) and Rajat Patidar (63) provided stability, while Romario Shepherd (22) and Venkatesh Iyer (29) added valuable runs in the latter stages.
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However, frequent wickets prevented them from fully capitalising. Rajasthan’s bowling unit delivered a disciplined performance, with Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, and Brijesh Sharma claiming two wickets each, while Sandeep Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with one apiece.
Jurel, Sooryavanshi power RR’s commanding chase
In response, RR showcased a completely different batting approach. After Yashasvi Jaiswal’s early dismissal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel turned the game around with a stunning 108-run partnership off just 37 balls. Sooryavanshi smashed 78 off 26, laced with eight fours and seven sixes, setting the tone.
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Despite a brief middle-order wobble, Jurel anchored the chase brilliantly, remaining unbeaten on 81 off 43 balls. Supported by Ravindra Jadeja (24*), RR comfortably chased down the target in just 18 overs, highlighting their composure and depth under pressure.
