Rajasthan Royals Hand Royal Challengers Bengaluru First Defeat in IPL 2026
IPL 2026 Points Table: Sooryavanshi, Jurel Hand Defending Champions RCB A First Defeat
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In a thrilling match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets, marking RCB's first loss of the IPL 2026 season. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel were standout performers, leading RR to a commanding victory with explosive batting.
- 01Rajasthan Royals secured a dominant win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- 02Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 78 runs off 26 balls, equaling his record for the fastest fifty in IPL 2026.
- 03Dhruv Jurel contributed an unbeaten 81 runs off 43 balls to help RR chase down the target.
- 04RCB's innings included a recovery led by captain Rajat Patidar, who scored 63 runs.
- 05This victory solidifies Rajasthan Royals' position at the top of the IPL 2026 points table.
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Rajasthan Royals (RR) continued their impressive form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by defeating the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), by six wickets at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. After winning the toss, RR opted to bowl first and managed to restrict RCB to 201 runs for 8 wickets, despite RCB being in a precarious position at 94 for 6 at one point. Captain Rajat Patidar played a crucial role in RCB's recovery with 63 runs off 40 balls, while Venkatesh Iyer added a late flourish with 29 runs off 15 balls. RR's bowlers, including Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, and Jofra Archer, each took two wickets to maintain pressure on RCB.
In response, RR's chase was highlighted by the explosive performance of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 78 runs off just 26 balls, matching his own record for the fastest fifty of the season in 15 balls. Dhruv Jurel supported him with an unbeaten 81 runs off 43 balls, leading RR to successfully chase down the target with two overs to spare. This victory not only extends RR's winning streak but also places them firmly at the top of the IPL 2026 points table, while RCB faces their first defeat after winning their maiden title.
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This match highlights the growing talent in the IPL, particularly with young players like Sooryavanshi making significant contributions.
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