"Bacche ne peeta..." Fans react as RR beats RCB by 6 wickets in IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals produced a completely dominant performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati during the Indian Premier League 2026. Rajasthan Royals successfully chased a target of 202 runs and secured a comfortable 6-wicket win with two overs remaining. With this result, RR continued their unbeaten run in the season and moved to the top of the points table with 4 wins in 4 matches.

The chase was led by a brilliant batting display from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored a quick 78 runs off just 26 balls. He was well supported by Dhruv Jurel, who played a composed and powerful innings of 81 runs. Together, they built a strong partnership that completely shifted the match in Rajasthan Royals’ favour and made the chase look comfortable.

Sooryavanshi’s innings stood out for its fearless approach and clean hitting. He attacked the RCB bowling unit from the very beginning and maintained a high scoring rate throughout his stay at the crease. Even experienced bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar were put under pressure as he kept finding boundaries with ease. By the time he was dismissed, the Rajasthan Royals were already in a commanding position with the chase almost under control.

This defeat marked the first loss of the season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who had previously enjoyed a strong start to their campaign. While the result was disappointing for RCB, it further highlighted Rajasthan Royals’ excellent form and growing confidence in IPL 2026.

Following the match, reactions on social media were mixed. Many Rajasthan Royals supporters praised the match-winning performances of Sooryavanshi and Jurel, calling it a dominant display of batting. On the other hand, RCB fans showed support for their team and urged patience despite the loss. Some fans also raised concerns about the bowling performance, while others acknowledged the quality and impact of the Rajasthan Royals’ batting effort.

Key moments that defined the RR vs RCB clash

Batting first, the defending champions started their innings in a poor way as Jofra Archer took a wicket on the very first ball, dismissing Phil Salt. This gave Rajasthan Royals an early boost. Virat Kohli looked in good touch but was later dismissed by Ravi Bishnoi after scoring 32 runs.

RCB lost wickets at regular intervals and could not build strong partnerships. The score dropped to 76/5 and then 94/6 in 12 overs. Rajasthan Royals kept control with tight bowling and did not allow easy runs. Because of the pressure, RCB also used Venkatesh Iyer as an impact substitute to strengthen the batting.

In the middle overs, skipper Rajat Patidar played an important innings of 63 runs off 40 balls. He tried to hold the innings together while wickets kept falling. In the final overs, Romario Shepherd scored 22 runs and Venkatesh Iyer added 29 runs, helping RCB reach a fighting total of 201/8.

For Rajasthan Royals, the bowling unit performed very well as a group. Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, and Brijesh Sharma took two wickets each. They bowled with control and stopped RCB from scoring freely at any stage of the innings.

In the chase of 202, the Rajasthan Royals started aggressively. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi attacked the bowlers from the first over and played a fast innings of 78 runs off just 26 balls. He hit boundaries regularly and did not allow RCB bowlers to settle.

At the other end, Dhruv Jurel also played a key role. He stayed at the crease and built his innings carefully while still keeping the run rate high. He later finished with an unbeaten 81 runs off 43 balls. Together, Sooryavanshi and Jurel made a big 108-run partnership in just 37 balls for the second wicket. This partnership completely changed the match and put Rajasthan Royals in control of the chase.

Even though Krunal Pandya took a few quick wickets and tried to bring RCB back into the game, the Rajasthan Royals did not panic. They continued to play normal shots and kept the scoreboard moving. Later in the innings, Ravindra Jadeja joined Jurel and added another 68 runs. This partnership made sure there were no late problems in the chase.

Rajasthan Royals finally reached 202/4 in 18 overs and won the match with two overs remaining. The team showed strong batting depth, smart bowling, and full control throughout the match, which helped them continue their unbeaten run in IPL 2026.

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Fans React as RR beats RCB by 6 wickets

Fans reacted strongly after the Rajasthan Royals defeated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in the Indian Premier League 2026. Many fans praised the Rajasthan Royals for their strong batting and all-round performance. At the same time, some RCB fans were disappointed with the loss and questioned the bowling performance. Here is how the fans reacted: