The Rajasthan Royals achieved a crucial victory against the Punjab Kings by six wickets on April 28, 2026, effectively ending Punjab's unbeaten streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The match, held in New Chandigarh, saw the Royals restrict Punjab to 222 runs despite a late surge from Marcus Stoinis, who scored 62 runs off just 22 balls. In response, the Royals' openers, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, set a solid foundation, with Sooryavanshi scoring 43 runs off 16 balls. This performance catapulted him to the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard with 400 runs this season. Jofra Archer also made headlines by taking a wicket, bringing his total to 14, tying him for the Purple Cap lead. Following this win, the Rajasthan Royals now have 12 points from 9 matches, tightening the competition at the top of the table, where only one point separates the top three teams.