Rajasthan chased 228 and never blinked.
The rajasthan royals vs punjab kings match scorecard from Match 40 tells a story of raw power and one cold-blooded finish.
If you’ve been following IPL 2026, this run-fest won’t come as a surprise. RR won by 6 wickets at Mullanpur, hunting 223 with four balls to spare.
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What Are the Key Takeaways?
- Punjab Kings posted 222/4, powered by Marcus Stoinis 62*(22) and Prabhsimran Singh’s 59.
- Rajasthan Royals replied with 228/4 in just 19.2 overs, sealing a 6-wicket win.
- Donovan Ferreira stayed unbeaten on 52*(26) while Yuzvendra Chahal grabbed 3/36.
How Did Punjab Kings Reach 222?
Prabhsimran Singh set the base with a 59 off 44. Our sports desk observed that his tempo held Punjab together after early hits.
Then Marcus Stoinis turned brutal, smashing 62 not out from 22 balls with six sixes. Cooper Connolly chipped in 30 off 14, and the innings closed at a daunting 222/4.
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PBKS Batting Card at a Glance
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Prabhsimran Singh (wk) | 59 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 134.09 |
| Priyansh Arya | 29 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 263.64 |
| Cooper Connolly | 30 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 214.29 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | 30 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 62* | 22 | 4 | 6 | 281.82 |
| Suryansh Shedge | 3* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150.00 |
Extras: 9. Total: 222/4 (20 overs, RR 11.10).
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Why Was the RR Chase So Clinical?
A 223 target should scare most sides. Not this Rajasthan line-up.
Yashasvi Jaiswal opened with a 51 off 27, and teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blazed 43 off 16 with five sixes.
Our analysis suggests the powerplay, worth 84 runs, effectively won the match right there.
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Who Finished It for the Royals?
The middle overs demanded a cool head. Riyan Parag added a brisk 29, then Donovan Ferreira took charge.
His 52*(26) and Shubham Dubey’s 31*(12) turned pressure into celebration. That partnership is the reason RR crossed the line with balls to spare.
RR Batting Card at a Glance
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 51 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 188.89 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 43 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 268.75 |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | 16 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 80.00 |
| Riyan Parag (c) | 29 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 181.25 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 52* | 26 | 6 | 3 | 200.00 |
| Shubham Dubey | 31* | 12 | 3 | 2 | 258.33 |
Extras: 6. Total: 228/4 (19.2 overs, RR 11.79).
Which Bowler Held His Nerve?
The Mullanpur pitch offered little for the bowlers. Still, Yuzvendra Chahal shone with 3/36, removing Jaiswal, Parag and Jurel.
His spell was the only real dent Punjab managed all night. Arshdeep Singh took 1/68, while Harpreet Brar stayed tidy at 6.20 an over.
What Were the Turning Points?
- Sooryavanshi’s assault in the powerplay: 43 off 16 balls set the chase alight.
- Stoinis’ late blitz: six sixes pushed PBKS past 220.
- Ferreira’s finish: an unbeaten 52 that never let the game slip.
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What Does the Result Mean?
This RR vs PBKS clash proved batting depth wins IPL 2026 run chases.
Dressing room insiders are noting that Rajasthan’s fearless top order is now their biggest weapon. For Punjab, 222 simply wasn’t enough on this surface.
We found the IPL 2026 scorecard here a clear signal: on flat Mullanpur decks, chasing teams hold the edge.
Quick Match Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
| Match | 40th, IPL 2026 |
| Date | April 28 |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the impact | Donovan Ferreira (52*) |
Rajasthan’s message is loud. They chase anything, anywhere.
Punjab must find sharper death bowling before the season slips away.
Punjab Kings Innings (222/4 – 20 Overs)
| Batter | Status | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Prabhsimran Singh (wk) | c Parag b Punja | 59 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 134.09 |
| Priyansh Arya | c Burger b Archer | 29 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 263.64 |
| Cooper Connolly | c Ferreira b Punja | 30 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 214.29 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | c Jurel b Burger | 30 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Marcus Stoinis | not out | 62 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 281.82 |
| Suryansh Shedge | not out | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Nandre Burger | 4 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 14.75 |
| Brijesh Sharma | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Yash Punja | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 10.25 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8.00 |
Rajasthan Royals Innings (228/4 – 19.2 Overs)
| Batter | Status | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | c Iyer b Arshdeep | 43 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 268.75 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | c Shedge b Chahal | 51 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 188.89 |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | c Jansen b Chahal | 16 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 80.00 |
| Riyan Parag (c) | c Shedge b Chahal | 29 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 181.25 |
| Donovan Ferreira | not out | 52 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 200.00 |
| Shubham Dubey | not out | 31 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 258.33 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 68 | 1 | 17.00 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 14.25 |
| Marco Jansen | 3.2 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 12.30 |
| Harpreet Brar | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 9.00 |
