Rajasthan Royals End Punjab Kings’ Unbeaten Run In IPL 2026

Punjab Kings entered the clash unbeaten, but Rajasthan Royals showcased resilience and firepower to chase down one of the highest totals of the season. The thrilling contest kept fans on edge until RR’s middle-order brilliance sealed the victory.  

Punjab Kings Innings  

PBKS posted 222/4 in 20 overs. Marcus Stoinis smashed 62* off 22 balls, while Prabhsimran Singh scored 59. Shreyas Iyer and Cooper Connolly added crucial runs, setting up a formidable total.  

Rajasthan Royals Chase  

RR openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (51) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (43) gave a strong start. Donovan Ferreira’s 52* and Shubham Dubey’s 31* off 12 balls turned the chase into a comfortable finish. Yuzvendra Chahal’s 3 wickets earlier helped restrict PBKS momentum.  

Points Table Impact  

With this win, RR climbed to third place with 12 points from 9 matches. PBKS remain on top with 13 points from 8 matches despite their first defeat.  

Key Highlights  

• PBKS posted 222/4 with Stoinis’ explosive 62*  
• RR chased 223 in 19.2 overs, finishing at 228/4  
• Ferreira and Dubey added 77 runs for the fifth wicket  
• Chahal picked 3 wickets for RR  
• RR moved to third place, PBKS stayed top despite loss  

Sources: ESPN Cricinfo, Sportstar, Hindustan Times