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In a high-scoring thriller of the 2026 Indian Premier League, the Rajasthan Royals continued their unbeaten streak with a magnificent 6-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati. The match turned out to be a spectacular showcase of explosive batting, with young players taking center stage.
Batting first, RCB posted a formidable total of 201/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Rajat Patidar provided momentum to the innings with a brilliant knock of 60 runs off 40 balls, while Virat Kohli contributed a brisk 32 runs. Despite a strong start, RCB lost their rhythm in the middle overs as the Rajasthan bowlers staged a comeback. Jofra Archer impressed by claiming early wickets, while Ravi Bishnoi picked up crucial breakthroughs that helped restrict RCB’s total.
Chasing a target of 202 runs, the Rajasthan Royals got off to a blistering start, largely thanks to young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 15-year-old left-handed batsman delivered a stellar performance, smashing 78 runs off just 26 balls.
His innings featured powerful strokes played against seasoned bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood. Suryavanshi also reached his half-century in a mere 15 balls—one of the fastest half-centuries in the history of the IPL.
One brought the 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, the other brought the 𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫. ⚡️
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 10, 2026
A batting masterclass from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi & Dhruv Jurel to keep the winning momentum 🙌#TATAIPL #VaibhavSooryavanshi #DhruvJurel #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/LrFDsywBwp
However, the true hero of the match proved to be Dhruv Jurel. Displaying remarkable maturity and confidence, the young wicketkeeper-batsman remained unbeaten with a score of 81 runs off 43 balls. Jurel forged a pivotal 108-run partnership with Suryavanshi, a stand that decisively tilted the match in Rajasthan’s favor during the Powerplay itself.
Following Suryavanshi’s dismissal, the Rajasthan innings witnessed a brief wobble as the score slipped from 129/1 to 134/4. However, Jurel maintained his composure and, through a blend of calculated aggression and astute decision-making, guided the team to victory.
Earlier in the match, RCB had attempted to stage a comeback—aided by players like Romario Shepherd and Venkatesh Iyer—which helped propel their total score past the 200-run mark. However, Rajasthan’s strong start during the chase effectively nullified all of RCB’s efforts.
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This victory marked the Rajasthan Royals’ fourth consecutive win in IPL 2026, placing them at the very top of the points table. Conversely, RCB suffered their first defeat of the season.
With such performances, Dhruv Jurel is now establishing himself as a reliable match-winner, while Vaibhav continues to emerge as one of the top rising stars of IPL 2026.
