In an exciting IPL 2026 match at PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) handed the Punjab Kings (PBKS) their first defeat of the season by chasing down a target of 223 runs with six wickets remaining. PBKS, who batted first, set a challenging total of 222/4, thanks to half-centuries from Prabhsimran Singh, who scored 59, and Marcus Stoinis, who finished with an impressive 62 off 22 balls. RR's innings was spearheaded by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Donovan Ferreira, who both contributed significantly to the chase. RR skipper Riyan Parag opted to field first after winning the toss, a decision that paid off as they restricted PBKS effectively. Following the match, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the need for improvement, stating that execution is key in modern cricket and that the team must learn from this experience. Despite this setback, Iyer remains optimistic about the team's performance this season.