IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals beat RCB by 6 wickets as Sooryavanshi and Jurel dominate chase

Rajasthan Royals (RR) produced a dominant batting display to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets in IPL 2026. RR achieved an impressive target of 202 in only 18 overs and proved their depth of batting and intent on attacking the ball. Both teams produced a high-scoring match with plenty of good entertainment value, especially given how aggressive Rajasthan Royals had been from ball 1; therefore, maintaining the run rate required throughout their innings kept them on schedule to achieve their goal.

RCB recorded 201 runs for eight wickets after the first innings of play after the solid innings of Rajat Patidar who scored 63 runs off 40 balls. Other contributing players who helped RCB reach their total early in the innings were Virat Kohli (32 runs), Romario Shepherd (16 runs) and Venkatesh Iyer (9 runs). Even though RCB reached an excellent total; they did not take full advantage of their good position due to constant loss of wickets throughout the innings.

Rajasthan’s bowlers delivered a mixed performance but managed to pick up key wickets at crucial moments. Jofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi claimed two wickets each, while Brijesh Sharma also chipped in with a couple of scalps. Their efforts ensured RCB didn’t run away with the game, keeping the target within reach. Although the bowling was slightly expensive, timely breakthroughs helped Rajasthan stay competitive heading into the chase.

Sooryavanshi and Jurel Power Chase

In reply, Rajasthan Royals got off to a brisk start, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi playing a sensational knock of 78 off just 26 balls. His aggressive innings, filled with boundaries and sixes, shifted the momentum heavily in Rajasthan’s favor. Dhruv Jurel anchored the chase with a brilliant unbeaten 81, ensuring stability after a few quick wickets in the middle overs. Their partnership effectively sealed the game early.

Despite picking up a couple of wickets, Royal Challengers Bengaluru failed to contain Rajasthan’s scoring rate. The target was chased down comfortably with 12 balls to spare, highlighting Rajasthan’s dominance in the contest. Contributions from Ravindra Jadeja towards the end helped finish the game smoothly. This comprehensive win strengthens Rajasthan’s position in IPL 2026, while RCB will look to regroup after conceding a high-scoring defeat.

RR vs RCB: Key Performances

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated with a blistering 78 off 26 balls, while Dhruv Jurel anchored the chase with an unbeaten 81. Rajat Patidar starred for RCB with 63, and Virat Kohli added a quick 32. With the ball, Jofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi picked up two wickets each, ensuring Rajasthan stayed in control of the contest.