In a high-scoring encounter on the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Rajasthan Royals (RR) successfully chased down a formidable goal to defeat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets.
This victory was particularly significant because it ended the unbeaten streak of the Punjab Kings within the IPL 2026 season. Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to field first, a call that originally seemed dangerous given the batting-friendly conditions of the Recent Chandigarh track.
The Punjab Kings innings was characterised 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 high quality form, anchoring the highest order with 59 runs off 44 deliveries.
Nevertheless, the true momentum shift occurred within the death overs. Marcus Stoinis unleashed a brutal assault, remaining unbeaten with a powerful 62 off just 22 balls*, striking at an incredible rate of 281.82.
His late-innings cameo, which included 24 runs off the ultimate over, propelled PBKS to a large total of 222/4 of their 20 overs.For the Royals, Yash Raj Punja was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2/41.
Listed here are some twitter reactions:
Deroven Ferrea finishes it off in style 💥 — smashing the winning six as Rajasthan Royals chase down their highest total in IPL history! 🔥
A dominant show as RR outclass Punjab Kings and climb as much as third spot on the points table 📈
RR vs PBKS dominance continues… history pic.twitter.com/bsS92ICyuX
— CricNationX 🏏 (@CricNationX) April 28, 2026
RR Vs PBKS ⚔️
RR end the wining streak of PBKS 💪
RR beats PBKS by 6 wickets 🎉
Amazing batting from Ferreira 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tnj6ZCQ9RP— Muhammad Hamza (@hamza__929) April 28, 2026
Twitter after PBKS lost their 1st match#PBKS pic.twitter.com/9VUkbKCHp9
— Kamal (@kamalpbks) April 28, 2026
Punjab kings on Lost vs Rajasthan Royals & Arshdeep Singh.
Shreyas Iyer said -“224 was sensible rating. It was an exceptional performance by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Donovan Ferreira & Shubham Dubey with Bat. This can be a format where quite a lot of players have modified… pic.twitter.com/pyGgSlCsf5
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) April 28, 2026
Shreyas Iyer-led KKR couldn’t defend 223 vs RR
Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS couldn’t defend 245 vs SRH
Shreyas Iyer-led KKR couldn’t defend 261 vs PBKS
Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS couldn’t defend 222 vs RR
But yeah…he have to be India’s next captain, saar. Otherwise it’s India’s loss,saar pic.twitter.com/dOnMWgE93H
— 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒂🧋 (@iamdisha07) April 28, 2026
Pbks vs RR is real el classico identical to how barcelona manages to one way or the other defeat madrid even when madrid are going through their peaks and vice versa. Same way RR and PBKS all the time gives us good matches and it doesn’t matter which team is in form, any of them can win in el classico
— Hydraaa..!! (@Besttroller49) April 28, 2026
Mullanpur Stadium light show during Pbks vs RR match 🔥
– But Sadley Punjab winning Streak today break 💔 pic.twitter.com/SCGlXToC58
— Sam (@Cricsam01) April 28, 2026
Sooryavanshi’s blitz, Jaiswal’s fifty power RR to 84/1 in explosive Powerplay response
Rajasthan’s response was equally aggressive, as they raced to 84/1 inside the Powerplay. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played an important cameo of 43 off 16 balls, while Yashasvi Jaiswalprovided the mandatory stability with a composed 51 off 27 balls.
Despite Yuzvendra Chahal striking back for Punjab with 3/36, the Royals’ 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 fast 31 off 12 balls*, Ferreira guided the team home with 4 balls to spare, ending the match with a six to succeed in a complete of 228/4. Ferreira was rightfully named the Player of the Match for his match-winning performance.
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