In a high-scoring encounter at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Rajasthan Royals (RR) successfully chased down a formidable target to defeat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets.
This victory was particularly significant as it ended the unbeaten streak of the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2026 season. Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that initially seemed risky given the batting-friendly conditions of the New Chandigarh track.
The Punjab Kings innings was characterized by explosive starts and a sensational finish. Openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya set a blistering pace, with Arya contributing a rapid 29 off 11 balls.Prabhsimran Singh continued his fine form, anchoring the top order with 59 runs off 44 deliveries.
However, the true momentum shift occurred in the death overs. Marcus Stoinis unleashed a brutal assault, remaining unbeaten with a magnificent 62 off just 22 balls*, striking at an incredible rate of 281.82.
His late-innings cameo, which included 24 runs off the final over, propelled PBKS to a massive total of 222/4 in their 20 overs.For the Royals, Yash Raj Punja was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2/41.
Here are some twitter reactions:
Deroven Ferrea finishes it off in style đ„ â smashing the winning six as Rajasthan Royals chase down their highest total in IPL history! đ„
A dominant show as RR outclass Punjab Kings and climb up to 3rd spot on the points table đ
RR vs PBKS dominance continues⊠history pic.twitter.com/bsS92ICyuX
â CricNationX đ (@CricNationX) April 28, 2026
RR Vs PBKS âïž
RR end the wining streak of PBKS đȘ
RR beats PBKS by 6 wickets đ
Amazing batting from Ferreira đ„ pic.twitter.com/tnj6ZCQ9RPâ Muhammad Hamza (@hamza__929) April 28, 2026
Twitter after PBKS lost their 1st match#PBKS pic.twitter.com/9VUkbKCHp9
â Kamalđ«Ș (@kamalpbks) April 28, 2026
Punjab kings on Lost vs Rajasthan Royals & Arshdeep Singh.
Shreyas Iyer said -"224 was brilliant score. It was an exceptional performance by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Donovan Ferreira & Shubham Dubey with Bat. This is a format where a lot of players have changed⊠pic.twitter.com/pyGgSlCsf5
â MANU. (@IMManu_18) April 28, 2026
Shreyas Iyer-led KKR couldnât defend 223 vs RR
Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS couldnât defend 245 vs SRH
Shreyas Iyer-led KKR couldnât defend 261 vs PBKS
Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS couldnât defend 222 vs RR
But yeahâŠhe must be Indiaâs next captain, saar. Otherwise itâs Indiaâs loss,saar pic.twitter.com/dOnMWgE93H
â đ đđđđđ§ (@iamdisha07) April 28, 2026
Pbks vs RR is real el classico just like how barcelona manages to somehow defeat madrid even when madrid are going through their peaks and vice versa. Same way RR and PBKS always gives us good matches and it doesn't matter which team is in form, any of them can win in el classico
â Hydraaa..!! (@Besttroller49) April 28, 2026
Mullanpur Stadium light show during Pbks vs RR match đ„
â But Sadley Punjab winning Streak today break đ pic.twitter.com/SCGlXToC58
â Sam (@Cricsam01) April 28, 2026
Sooryavanshiâs blitz, Jaiswalâs fifty power RR to 84/1 in explosive Powerplay response
Rajasthanâs response was equally aggressive, as they raced to 84/1 within the Powerplay. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played a crucial cameo of 43 off 16 balls, while Yashasvi Jaiswalprovided the necessary stability with a composed 51 off 27 balls.
Despite Yuzvendra Chahal striking back for Punjab with 3/36, the Royalsâ middle order remained unfazed. Donovan Ferreira took charge of the chase, smashing an unbeaten 52 off 26 balls*.
Supported by Shubham Dubey, who scored a quick 31 off 12 balls*, Ferreira guided the team home with four balls to spare, finishing the match with a six to reach a total of 228/4. Ferreira was rightfully named the Player of the Match for his match-winning performance.
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