Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shines as Rajasthan Royals Defeat RCB in IPL 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Stellar Performance

In a thrilling match, young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored an impressive 78 runs, leading the Rajasthan Royals to their first victory over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. Following the game, he received a memorable token from former Indian captain Virat Kohli, who signed Sooryavanshi's cap with a note saying, 'Dear Vaibhav, Well done.' The 15-year-old opener was elated to receive this special gift from one of his idols.

Player of the Match and Orange Cap Winner

Sooryavanshi's remarkable innings earned him the Player of the Match title, as he played a crucial role in helping the Royals chase down a target of 202 runs with 12 balls remaining and six wickets in hand. His innings included eight fours and seven sixes. With this performance, he also claimed the Orange Cap for being the season's top scorer, amassing 200 runs in just four matches.

RCB Sets a Challenging Target

Royal Challengers Bengaluru managed to post a total of 201 runs for 8 wickets after recovering from a shaky start at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, where rain delayed the match. RCB found themselves struggling at 62 for 4 and later 94 for 6, despite early contributions from Jofra Archer and Virat Kohli. Captain Rajat Patidar steadied the innings with a solid 63 runs off 40 balls, while Venkatesh Iyer added an unbeaten 29 runs off 15 balls, helping RCB surpass the 200-run mark.

Rajasthan Royals Secure Victory

Ultimately, the Rajasthan Royals triumphed over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets, marking their fourth consecutive win and handing RCB their first defeat of the season. During the chase, Sooryavanshi and Jurel formed a formidable partnership, scoring 108 runs together, while Ravindra Jadeja contributed an unbeaten 24 runs, allowing RR to reach their target in just 18 overs.