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.