Rajasthan Royals displayed a scintillating mode of batting as they gunned down the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday (April 10).
Chasing 202 runs in Guwahati, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel starred with the bat as they won the match comfortably by 6 wickets.
RCB posted 201/8 in 20 overs after RR won the toss and elected to bowl. Rajat Patidar top-scored with a gritty 63 off 40, while Venkatesh Iyer remained unbeaten on 29. Jofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi picked up 2 wickets each for RR, restricting RCB despite a strong platform.
In reply, RR chased down the target in just 18 overs, finishing at 202/4. Young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blazed 78 off 26 balls (8 fours, 7 sixes) at a staggering 300 strike rate, while Dhruv Jurel anchored with an unbeaten 81 off 43. Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya took 2 wickets apiece for RCB.RR's explosive top order and composed middle-order chase powered a convincing win, keeping their unbeaten run intact.
RR vs RCB: What was the Turning Point?
Rajasthan Royals delivered a masterful powerplay display against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 clash at Guwahati, setting a blistering tone. Yashasvi Jaiswal and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi unleashed aggressive intent right from the outset, capitalizing on the new ball with fearless strokeplay.
Their explosive opening partnership, built on precise timing and powerful hitting, propelled RR to an imposing 97/1 in six overs-a run rate exceeding 16, featuring multiple boundaries and towering sixes. Jaiswal's elegant drives and Sooryavanshi's raw power overwhelmed RCB's pacers, including early pressure from Josh Hazlewood.
Despite Jaiswal departing after a start, Dhruv Jurel came in and also played a stellar knock in the powerplay itself. He later went on to score an unbeaten 82 as the Royals continue their winning run this season.
