The Rajasthan Royals (RR) continued their dominant run in IPL 2026, securing a clinical six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on April 10. A historic blitz from teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a composed finishing act by Dhruv Jurel ensured RR chased down a formidable target of 202 with two overs to spare.
𝙐𝙣𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙣 & 𝙐𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 🫡
A sensational win for #RR to sign off from Guwahati in style 🩷
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Match Summary
RCB: 201/8 in 20 overs (Rajat Patidar 63, Virat
Kohli 32; Ravi Bishnoi 2/32, Jofra Archer 2/33)
RR: 202/4 in 18 overs (Dhruv Jurel 81*, Vaibhav
Sooryavanshi 78; Krunal Pandya 2/21)
Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named the Player of the Match.
Another DAZZLING knock from the teenager 🫡
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is adjudged the Player of the Match for his 78 off only 26 balls 🌟
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Innings Breakdowns
RCB: Patidar Rescues the Challengers
RCB’s innings got off to a disastrous start as Jofra Archer removed Phil Salt on the very first ball. Virat Kohli attempted to shift the momentum with a brisk 32 off 16 balls, but the RR spinners quickly tightened the screws.
The Bengaluru side slipped to a precarious 94/6, threatening a total collapse. However, skipper Rajat Patidar played a captain’s knock, scoring 63 off 40 balls. Supported by late cameos from Romario Shepherd (22) and Venkatesh Iyer (29 off 15*), RCB managed to claw their way back to a competitive 201/8.
RR: The Sooryavanshi Storm
The chase was defined by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who turned the game into a highlight reel. He equaled his own record for the season’s fastest half-century, reaching the milestone in just 15 balls. Sooryavanshi’s whirlwind 78 off 26 balls (including 8 fours and 7 sixes) dismantled the RCB powerplay, helping RR reach 97/1 in just 6 overs.
1️⃣5️⃣ years of age. 1️⃣5️⃣ deliveries for a half-century 🤯
🎥 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi taking on the best in the business with ease 🤌
What a special talent 💎
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Jurel Finishes the Job
Despite a brief wobble where Krunal Pandya dismissed Sooryavanshi and Shimron Hetmyer in quick succession, Dhruv Jurel remained the anchor. Jurel shifted gears effortlessly, scoring an unbeaten 81 to see the Royals home. His partnership with Ravindra Jadeja stabilized the innings after a mid-over flurry of wickets, turning a potentially tense finish into a comfortable stroll.
There’s no stopping him 🤩
🎥 Glimpses of another powerful knock from Dhruv Jurel scoring 81* (43) 💪
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Key Stats Highlights
Record-Breaker: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 15-ball fifty matches the fastest of the 2026 season.
Points Table: The win cements Rajasthan Royals’ position at the top of the table with 8 points and a massive NRR of +2.055.
Guwahati Sweep: RR finishes their Guwahati leg undefeated, having beaten CSK, MI, and now RCB at their secondary home.
Never satisfied. Never settling for less 🫡
🎥 THE VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI MINDSET ✨#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #RRvRCB | @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/rdwKH9eReH
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”We knew the wicket was good, but the way Vaibhav played took the pressure off everyone else. It’s about keeping that momentum going now.” — Sanju Samson, RR Captain
