In the IPL 2026 match held at PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) triumphed over the Punjab Kings (PBKS), handing them their first defeat of the season. PBKS set a formidable target of 222 runs, bolstered by half-centuries from Prabhsimran Singh and Marcus Stoinis, who scored an explosive 62 runs off 22 balls. In response, RR's batting was anchored by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Donovan Ferreira, both scoring fifties. Shubam Dubey made a significant impact, scoring an unbeaten 31 runs off 12 balls, which helped RR secure the win with four balls to spare. The team's batting coach, Vikram Rathour, praised Dubey's performance, highlighting the faith the team has placed in him since day one. RR's bowling was spearheaded by Yash Punja, who took two wickets, contributing to the team's successful chase.