RR gives PBKS it's first defeat of IPL 2026, fans on X applaud their innings

Rajasthan Royals (RR) ended Punjab Kings' (PBKS) unbeaten streak in IPL 2026 with a thrilling 6-wicket victory on 28 April 2026. Chasing a massive target of 223, RR crossed the line with 4 balls to spare, handing PBKS their first defeat of the season. Young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set the tone with 43 off just 16 balls, hitting 5 sixes.Donovan Ferreira (52* off 26) and Shubham Dubey (31* off 12) shared a match-winning unbeaten 50-run stand to seal the win.Earlier, PBKS posted 222/4, powered by Marcus Stoinis (62* off 22) and Prabhsimran Singh (59 off 44).

Fans on X (formerly Twitter) were quick to praise the high-octane encounter and the fearless approach of the RR batters. Fans were "jaw-dropped" by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who

regained the Orange Cap during his blitz.Users applauded the composure of Ferreira and Dubey, noting how they "crushed Punjab's hopes" in the final overs.Many posts celebrated RR's "revival" after a recent slump, while others paid tribute to the "Invincibles" PBKS for their historic 7-game winning start. Yuzvendra Chahal's spell (3/36) and Jofra Archer's early wicket of Priyansh Arya were highlighted as crucial turning points.

RR gives the first defeat to PBKS in this season!! What a chase it is!!#RRvsPBKS

Are bhai ye hame galat dube mil gaya what is the process for trading of Shivam to Shubham dube 💥🙏#ipl,#rrvspbks

— shivam dube nation🏏❤️ (@KendreMina58166) April 28, 2026

This is how an impact player should leave his impact. Great knock from Shubham Dubey. #RRvsPBKS

#RR middle order finding rhythm at the right time & best the unbeaten #PBKS💥 Parag, Don, Dubey 💥💥💥 Still Jaddu Shanaka to come !!#RRvsPBKS

Win or lose, I stand with Punjab Kings ❤️🔥 Form temporary hai, loyalty permanent 💯 #PBKSvsRR #RRvsPBKS #rrvmi

— Ashu Patel (@Al0neBoy8) April 28, 2026

PBKS’ unbeaten streak finally gets broken at Dharamshala

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) had their historic unbeaten streak in the IPL 2026 season snapped on 28 April 2026, following a loss to the Rajasthan Royals (RR). Prior to this defeat, PBKS had made league history by becoming the first team to remain unbeaten through their opening matches of the season. Before this loss, the Kings were the "monsters of the chase," pulling off several massive victories. They scripted history by chasing down 265 runs against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the highest successful run chase in IPL history.

They secured dominant wins over major teams like Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.The unbeaten run was powered by captain Shreyas Iyer, opener Prabhsimran Singh, and young talent Priyansh Arya.