In Yesterday's (April 28) IPL 2026 match, Punjab Kings played Rajasthan Royals at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur.
Shreyas Iyer captained the Kings while Riyan Parag captained the Royals. PBKS started the match as table toppers with 13 points in seven matches, while RR had 10 points in eight matches.
PBKS vs RR - As It Happened
Rajasthan Royals ended Punjab Kings' unbeaten run in a high-scoring thriller at New Chandigarh, chasing down 223 to win by 6 wickets with 4 balls to spare.
RR captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first on a batting-friendly pitch. Punjab Kings posted a challenging total of 222 for 4 in 20 overs. Priyansh Arya gave a flying start with 29 off 11, while Prabhsimran Singh played a steady knock of 59 off 44. Cooper Connolly and skipper
Shreyas Iyer added quick cameos, but it was Marcus Stoinis who stole the show with an unbeaten 62 off just 22 balls, smashing 4 fours and 6 sixes. His explosive finish powered PBKS to a formidable score. Yash Raj Punja was the pick of RR bowlers with 2 for 41.
In reply, Rajasthan Royals got off to a blazing start. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hammered 43 off 16 and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brisk 51 off 27. However, Harshal Patel's 3 for 36 triggered a mid-innings slump, reducing RR to 151 for 4. Donovan Ferreira then played a match-winning unbeaten 52 off 26, well supported by Shubham Dubey's explosive 31 off 12, as RR sealed a thrilling victory in 19.2 overs.
PBKS vs RR Award Winners
Sierra Super Striker of the Match: Marcus Stoinis (PBKS) - SR: 281.82
Rupay Most Fours in the Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) - 7 fours
Angel One Most Sixes in the Match: Marcus Stoinis (PBKS) - 6 Sixes
TATA IPL Green Dot Balls in the Match: Jofra Archer (RR) - 10 dot balls
Player of the Match: Donovan Ferreira (RR) - 52* off 26 balls
PBKS vs RR Points Table Aftermath
Despite the loss, PBKS remained on top of the table with 13 points now in 8 matches. The Royals came up to 3rd spot with 12 points in nine matches.
PBKS vs RR Top Players
Most Runs: Marcus Stoinis (PBKS) - 62* off 22 balls (4 x 4s, 6 x 6s)
Most Wickets: Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS) - 3/36 in 4 overs
Who will play in Today's IPL 2026 Match?
Mumbai Indians will lock horns against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium in today's IPL 2026 match.
