Rajasthan Royals Beat RCB by Six Wickets in IPL

In a thrilling Indian Premier League encounter at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, the Rajasthan Royals secured a commanding six-wicket victory over the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, chasing down a target of 202 with ease in just 18 overs. The win marked the Royals' fourth successive triumph in the 2026 season, while handing the Bengaluru side their first defeat.

Rain delayed the toss and the start of play, but Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag eventually won it and elected to bowl first. The Royals made one change, bringing in Brijesh Sharma for Tushar Deshpande, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru welcomed back Josh Hazlewood in place of Jacob Duffy. Batting first, RCB posted 201 for eight in their 20 overs, powered by a strong innings from captain Rajat Patidar, who laid the foundation with a fluent knock that helped set a competitive total despite the pressure of the chase ahead.

The Royals' response was explosive from the outset. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided a blistering start, smashing 97 runs for one wicket in the powerplay six overs. Jaiswal fell early after two massive blows off...