Rajasthan Royals Triumph Over RCB with Powerplay Dominance

In an exciting IPL 2026 match, Rajasthan Royals triumphed over Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets, thanks to a stellar powerplay performance led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. RCB, despite a challenging start, managed to post a competitive total of 201 runs. However, RR's strong batting partnership between Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel proved decisive, allowing them to chase down the target comfortably. This victory marks RR's fourth consecutive win, while RCB faces their first defeat of the season.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 11, 2026, 05:42 IST

Patidar Acknowledges RR's Powerplay Performance

In a thrilling encounter during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Rajat Patidar, the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), praised the Rajasthan Royals (RR) batters, particularly Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, for their explosive performance that shifted the momentum in the powerplay. Rajasthan Royals secured a six-wicket victory over RCB, chasing down a target of 202 runs. Sooryavanshi's remarkable innings of 78 runs off just 26 balls, along with Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 81, propelled RR to a commanding position at 97/1 within the first six overs.

'Valuable Lessons from the Match'

Patidar reflected on RCB's batting struggles, noting that despite a rocky start, they managed to score 201 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted overs. He emphasized the importance of learning from this defeat, stating, "Our powerplay performance and the early wickets we lost were crucial. However, reaching 202 runs is a positive takeaway for us, and there are many lessons to be learned from this match."

Match Overview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced a challenging start against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, initially falling to 62/4 and later 94/6. Captain Rajat Patidar played a pivotal role, scoring 63 runs off 40 balls, while Venkatesh Iyer contributed a quick 29 runs off 15 balls, helping RCB surpass the 200-run mark. However, Rajasthan Royals continued their impressive form, marking their fourth consecutive win and handing RCB their first defeat of the season. In their chase, Sooryavanshi and Jurel formed a formidable partnership, amassing 108 runs together, with Ravindra Jadeja adding an unbeaten 24 runs, leading RR to victory in just 18 overs.