In a high-stakes IPL match held in Mullanpur, Rajasthan Royals handed Punjab Kings their first defeat of the season, winning by six wickets. Chasing a target of 223, RR found themselves needing 71 runs off the last six overs. Donovan Ferreira played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 52 runs off 26 balls, while Shubham Dubey supported him with a quick 31 off 12 balls, sealing the victory with four balls to spare. Earlier, Punjab Kings set a challenging total of 222 for 4, thanks to Marcus Stoinis, who smashed a rapid 62 off just 22 balls. Despite a strong start from PBKS's top order, it was Stoinis's late onslaught that propelled them to a formidable score. The match was marked by impressive performances from both teams, particularly Yuzvendra Chahal, who took 3 wickets for 36 runs in his four overs, but ultimately, RR's late batting heroics overshadowed his efforts.