IPL 2026: Punjab Kings vs RR Updates: RR stun Punjab

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi came out firing and gave the innings early momentum, with Yashasvi Jaiswal soon joining the party to keep things moving at a brisk pace.

There was a slight slowdown in the middle overs, but Riyan Parag and Shubham Dubey played smart little knocks to keep the chase on track.

From there, it was all about Donovan Ferreira, who took charge in the final stretch and made sure there were no late nerves, calmly steering the team home.

Lockie Ferguson continues, but Donovan Ferreira takes him on immediately--smashing a boundary before launching a massive six deep into the midwicket stands.

The equation quickly tightens--just 8 needed. Ferreira swings hard next ball and misses, but responds in style with another boundary, bringing the target down to just 4 from 8 balls.

He then works one towards deep midwicket for a single, and Shubham Dubey calmly adds another run.

A huge over for Rajasthan Royals--16 runs from it. After 19 overs, they are 221 for 4, needing just 2 runs from the final 6 balls.

Marco Jansen is handed the final over with just a couple needed. Shubham Dubey skies the first ball but manages to get a single.

That brings Donovan Ferreira on strike--and he finishes it in style, launching a six to seal the win. In the process, he also brings up a spectacular fifty off just 26 balls.

Rajasthan Royals pull off a stunning chase, handing Punjab Kings their first loss of the season.

RR win by 6 wickets, with 4 balls to spare.

Lockie Ferguson returns to bowl a crucial over, and Donovan Ferreira starts with a swing and a miss. A wide follows, but Ferreira will feel he missed out on a juicy low full toss.

Ferguson tightens things up brilliantly, delivering another dot to build pressure. Just when it looks like a quiet over, Shubham Dubey breaks the shackles with a well-timed boundary and then adds a couple more runs to keep the chase alive.

A disciplined over overall--8 runs come from it.

After 17 overs, Rajasthan Royals are 188 for 4, needing 35 runs from 18 balls.

Arshdeep Singh returns for a crucial over, and Donovan Ferreira wastes no time--launching a massive six straight back over the bowler's head. He follows it up with a crisp boundary, keeping the pressure firmly on Punjab.

Arshdeep hits back with a couple of tight deliveries, producing rare dot balls at this stage to slow things down slightly.

But Shubham Dubey has the final say in the over, finishing it in style with a towering six.

A big over for Rajasthan Royals--17 runs come from it. After 18 overs, they are 205 for 4, needing just 18 runs from 12 balls.

Rajasthan Royals bring in Shubham Dubey as their Impact Player, replacing Yash Raj Punja.

Arshdeep Singh returns to the attack. Donovan Ferreira starts cautiously, hitting one straight to the fielder, but quickly finds rhythm with a boundary, followed by a single. Dubey makes an immediate impact--getting off the mark with a confident boundary and then rotating strike.

Ferreira caps off the over with another boundary, ensuring a strong finish. Rajasthan Royals collect 14 runs from it and move to 165 for 4, needing 58 from 30 balls.

Marco Jansen comes back into the attack. Dubey begins with a single, while Ferreira mistimes one towards long-on for another run.

Then Dubey shifts gears--smashing a huge six, followed by a boundary to pile the pressure back on the bowler. A wide adds to the tally before Dubey finds the gap for one more, with a slight fumble in the field allowing an extra run.

Another big over for RR--15 runs come from it. After 16 overs, they are 180 for 4, needing 43 runs from 24 balls.

Marco Jansen is back into the attack, and Donovan Ferreira starts positively--jabbing one towards long-on for a single. Riyan Parag is beaten on the bounce next ball but responds with a quick single.

Ferreira then finds the gap brilliantly, collecting a boundary to keep the scoreboard moving. A swing and a miss follows, but they sneak in a leg bye along with another single to finish the over.

A useful over for Rajasthan Royals--8 runs from it. After 13 overs, they are 139 for 3.

Yuzvendra Chahal completes his spell, and Parag wastes no time--welcoming him with a clean six, followed by a crisp boundary. But Chahal keeps it tight otherwise, forcing a single and keeping Donovan Ferreira quiet with a grounded stroke.

Then comes the breakthrough. Chahal strikes again--Parag goes for one shot too many and finds Priyansh Arya (deep midwicket) who takes a safe catch. Parag departs for 29 off 16 balls, throwing it away at a crucial stage.

A strong over for Punjab Kings--12 runs and a wicket. After 14 overs, Rajasthan Royals are 151 for 4, needing 72 from 36 balls.

Harpreet Brar continues, and Yashasvi Jaiswal along with Riyan Parag rotate strike smartly with singles. Parag then steps up and clears the ropes with a commanding six, shifting momentum back towards Rajasthan Royals. A solid over brings 9 runs, with RR moving to 118 for 2 after 11 overs.

Yuzvendra Chahal continues, and Jaiswal opens up in style--hitting a boundary to bring up a well-made fifty off just 26 balls. But there's a twist in the tale: he goes for another big shot, gets it all wrong, and is caught by Suryansh Shedge at long-off. A wide is also called in the over.

Jaiswal departs for 51 off 27 balls, giving Punjab Kings a timely breakthrough. Donovan Ferreira joins Parag, nudging one to long-on for a single, while Parag adds a couple more.

Chahal oversteps, giving RR a free hit and extra runs, and the over ends with 13 runs and a wicket. After 12 overs, Rajasthan Royals are 131 for 3, needing 92 from 48 balls.

Yuzvendra Chahal continues his spell, and Dhruv Jurel along with Yashasvi Jaiswal keep things ticking with steady singles.

But Chahal finally breaks through--Jurel goes for a big shot but completely miscues it. Marco Jansen settles under it and takes a clean catch.

There's a brief check for a no-ball, but the replays confirm it's a fair delivery. Jurel has to walk back after a patient 16 off 20 balls.

After the timeout, Harpreet Brar continues. Dhruv Jurel backs away and chops one towards backward point for a single, before both batters rotate strike comfortably with a couple of quick singles. Yashasvi Jaiswal chips in with a couple of runs as well, and the over ends with another single. Rajasthan Royals add 6 runs from it and move to 90 for 1 after 7 overs.

Yuzvendra Chahal is introduced into the attack next, and Jaiswal works one towards deep midwicket for a single. Jurel also keeps things ticking with a single. A tidy over from Chahal--just 5 runs come from it, with RR at 95 for 1 after 8 overs.

Brar returns again, and Jaiswal jabs one over cover for a single. Jurel responds with a cut towards long-on for another run, followed by a single for Jaiswal as well. Jurel then mistimes one straight to the fielder for no run.

But RR finish the over strongly--Jaiswal ends it with a boundary, with Nehal Wadhera misfielding on the rope. Rajasthan Royals add 8 runs from the over and reach 103 for 1 after 9 overs.

Harpreet Brar is brought into the attack, and Dhruv Jurel starts cautiously--defending solidly before rotating strike with a single.

Yashasvi Jaiswal then tries to break free but finds timing tricky, clearing the front leg and hitting one straight to long-on for just a couple of runs. It's tight bowling--only 2 runs come from the over. After 5 overs, Rajasthan Royals are 68 for 1.

Lockie Ferguson comes back for his second over, and Jaiswal responds immediately with a boundary. He keeps the pressure on, rotating strike with a single.

Jurel looks to counterattack, driving one firmly but straight to the fielder at cover. He makes up for it soon after, smashing a clean six over the ropes. Jaiswal then finishes the over in style with another boundary.

A strong comeback over for Rajasthan Royals--16 runs from it. After 6 overs, they are 84 for 1, needing 139 runs from 84 balls.

Marco Jansen is introduced into the attack, and Yashasvi Jaiswal welcomes him immediately--picking a gap and finding the boundary with ease. He then rotates strike with a single towards backward point.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi looks to keep the tempo going but is initially tied down, jabbing one towards point for no run. Jansen then misses his length, and a slower ball disappears into the stands for a huge six. After a brief swing and a miss, Sooryavanshi collects a single to finish the over.

A strong passage for Rajasthan Royals--12 runs from the over, and after 3 overs they are 44 without loss.

Punjab Kings make an early change as Harpreet Brar comes in as a substitution for Priyansh Arya.

Arshdeep Singh returns to the attack, but his attempted yorker goes down the leg side--wide called. He follows it up with another missed yorker, and Sooryavanshi punishes it with a clean six over long-on.

But Arshdeep strikes back immediately. Sooryavanshi mistimes his next shot, and Shreyas Iyer takes a good catch running back from mid-off.

Sooryavanshi departs for a blazing 43 off 16 balls and Arshdeep swings the momentum firmly back in Punjab Kings' favour.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi open the chase for Rajasthan Royals, with Arshdeep Singh starting the attack.

Jaiswal begins cautiously, pushing one aerially into the gap at cover-point for a single. Sooryavanshi is tested straight away--he brings his bat down firmly to dig out a delivery to short cover.

Arshdeep then produces a superb outswinging yorker, which Sooryavanshi does well to keep out. But he soon frees his arms, launching a huge six that sails over the rope despite a desperate effort from Suryansh Shedge in the deep.

Jaiswal finishes the over in style with a crisp boundary.

A strong start for Rajasthan Royals--15 runs from the opening over, reaching 15 without loss.

Punjab Kings will be thrilled that Marcus Stoinis clicked exactly when it mattered. When he walked in, the innings was drifting--but by the end, he had turned it on its head with a blistering unbeaten 62 off just 22 balls.

Priyansh Arya had given Punjab a flying start before being stopped by Jofra Archer. In the middle overs, Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer struggled to maintain the tempo, and for a while it looked like Rajasthan Royals were clawing their way back into control.

But just as RR began to squeeze, Stoinis exploded and powered Punjab Kings to a commanding finish.

Suryansh Shedge walks in as the new batter and initially stays at the non-striker's end. Marcus Stoinis takes strike against Jofra Archer and immediately shifts momentum--smashing back-to-back sixes to light up the over.

Archer responds with a tighter delivery next up, forcing Stoinis into just a single as the charge is briefly checked.

After the timeout, Brijesh Sharma continues the 17th over. Shreyas Iyer gets on his toes and eases one to long-off for a single, while Marcus Stoinis works another into the point region.

Iyer then takes a couple of deliveries to settle--first leaving one alone, then defending solidly. He soon breaks free with a well-timed boundary, before Stoinis rotates strike again. Punjab add 7 runs from the over and move to 167 for 3 after 17 overs.

Nandre Burger returns to finish his spell. Iyer starts with a single, and Stoinis immediately shifts gears--smashing a six followed by a boundary to put pressure back on the bowler.

A slower bumper follows, but Stoinis adjusts well to collect a couple of runs, then adds another single. Iyer changes his bat mid-over but soon miscues one off the toe end. Dhruv Jurel settles under it and takes a safe catch.

Iyer departs for 30 off 27 balls. A strong over for Punjab Kings with 14 runs and a wicket, taking them to 181 for 4 after 18 overs.

Marcus Stoinis walks in as the new batter while Ravindra Jadeja continues his spell. Shreyas Iyer and Stoinis keep things steady, rotating strike comfortably with singles. A controlled over sees Punjab Kings add 6 runs and move to 150 for 3 after 15 overs.

Yash Raj Punja comes back to complete his spell, and Stoinis starts cautiously, working one into the midwicket region for a single. Iyer responds in kind at the other end as both batters continue to trade singles and keep the scoreboard moving.

Then Stoinis shifts gears--he clears the front leg and launches a massive six, changing the tempo instantly. Punjab finish the over strongly, collecting 10 runs from it and reaching 160 for 3 after 16 overs.

Brijesh Sharma returns into the attack and nearly strikes straight away--Prabhsimran Singh gets a top edge but manages to survive. The next ball is tighter, but Prabhsimran adjusts quickly and rotates strike with a couple of singles as Punjab keep ticking over.

The rest of the over is built on steady accumulation--mostly singles--with Punjab adding 7 runs. After 13 overs, they move to 134 for 2.

Yash Raj Punja continues, and Prabhsimran starts positively, skipping down the track to work one towards long-off. Shreyas Iyer tries to break free but mistimes a shot off the lower part of the bat, sending it towards long-on for just a single.

Punjab's momentum slows briefly, prompting a bat change for Iyer. But he responds in style--launching a massive six to bring the crowd alive. Prabhsimran then keeps strike ticking with a single.

The breakthrough arrives next ball--Prabhsimran goes for one shot too many and is caught by Riyan Parag. The Chandigarh crowd falls silent as the local boy departs.

Punja picks up his second wicket. Prabhsimran walks back after a brilliant 59 off 40 balls. After 14 overs, Punjab Kings are 144 for 3.

Ravindra Jadeja continues, and the batters keep things simple--rotating strike with singles. A steady over, with 6 runs coming from it. After 10 overs, Punjab Kings are 107 for 2.

Jofra Archer is brought back into the attack, and Prabhsimran Singh starts cautiously, rising on his toes to dab one towards backward point for no run.

Archer overpitches next up, and Prabhsimran makes him pay--cracking it for a boundary. He follows it up with another classy four after dancing down the track. A quick single takes him to 47 off 32 balls.

Shreyas Iyer joins the rotation with a single towards long-on, and Prabhsimran continues to work the gaps with ease. The over brings 11 runs, and Punjab move to 118 for 2 after 11 overs.

Jadeja returns once again, and Prabhsimran keeps the momentum going with a push to long-on for a single. Iyer follows suit, rotating strike comfortably.

Prabhsimran then nudges one to deep midwicket for another run--and brings up a well-made fifty off just 35 balls.

A missed chance follows as Iyer goes after one and misses, with Dhruv Jurel also unable to gather cleanly, giving away bonus runs.

Two more singles finish the over. Punjab Kings add 9 runs and reach 127 for 2 after 12 overs.

After the timeout, Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack. Prabhsimran Singh starts steadily, picking up an easy single. Cooper Connolly follows with a controlled flick towards long-on for one more.

Prabhsimran then works it nicely into the gap at midwicket for a couple before pushing a grounded drive to long-off for another single.

Connolly finishes the over in style--smashing one cleanly over straight long-on for a six, and capping it off with a boundary to end the over on a high.

A strong over for Punjab Kings--15 runs come from it, and after 8 overs they move to 95 for 1.

Yash Raj Punja is back into the attack, and Prabhsimran Singh starts the over with a quick single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

But the momentum shifts immediately--Cooper Connolly tries to go big but doesn't quite get it right. He's caught by Donovan Ferreira, ending a dangerous knock.

Connolly departs for 30 off just 14 balls, and Punjab Kings are now two down.

Yash Raj Punja is introduced into the attack, and Prabhsimran Singh starts the over with a soft flick behind point for a single.

Cooper Connolly then takes charge in style--hammering back-to-back sixes to shift the momentum instantly. He follows it up with a quick single as the pressure stays on the bowler.

Prabhsimran rotates strike with a pull towards deep midwicket for another run. The over ends with a rare dot ball, but it's another expensive one for the bowling side.

Punjab Kings continue their strong start--15 runs from the over, moving to 80 for 1 after 7 overs.

Nandre Burger continues his spell, and Prabhsimran Singh begins confidently, dead-batting one straight back to the bowler.

He soon frees his arms, stepping out to collect a couple, before smashing back-to-back boundaries in quick succession. A single to finish the over keeps the scoreboard moving. Punjab Kings add 11 off the over and reach 48 for 1 after 4.

Next up, Brijesh Sharma is introduced into the attack. Prabhsimran mistimes his drive to mid-off for no run but rotates strike with a single soon after. Cooper Connolly looks compact, defending well and picking up a couple of singles alongside his partner. Just 4 runs come from the over, with Punjab at 52 for 1 after 5.

Burger returns for his third over of the powerplay, and Prabhsimran greets him in style--launching a huge six. He follows it up with a quick single as Connolly nudges one to mid-off, where a sharp dive from Jofra Archer saves a few runs.

Connolly then joins in, picking a full toss and dispatching it for four. A strong finish to the over brings 13 runs from it. After 6 overs, Punjab Kings are cruising at 65 for 1.

Jofra Archer continues, and it starts with a bit of luck for Priyansh Arya--an outside edge flies past Dhruv Jurel to his left and races away for four. Archer responds well with a couple of tight dot balls.

More fortune for Arya next ball--he goes aerial, and Yashasvi Jaiswal leaps for it, but the ball sails just over him and runs away to the boundary.

But the luck doesn't last long. Archer gets his man--Arya holes out, and Nandre Burger makes no mistake with the catch. A fiery cameo comes to an end as Arya departs for 29 off just 11 balls.

Punjab openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya walk out to begin the innings, with Jofra Archer taking the new ball.

Prabhsimran is on strike. He starts watchfully, defending the first delivery, but quickly shifts gears--cracking the next ball to the boundary. He follows it up with another four, getting things moving early.

A delivery down the leg side brushes his thigh pad and races away past the keeper for a leg bye. Archer then tightens things up, beating Prabhsimran with a fuller ball that nearly sneaks back onto the stumps.

A dot ball to finish, but it's still a positive start--eight runs come off the opening over.

Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Subs: Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Xavier Bartlett, Harpreet Brar, Musheer Khan

Rajasthan Royals: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja

Impact Subs: Ravi Bishnoi, Ravi Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer

Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag got it right at the toss, calling correctly and opting to bowl first. He mentioned the surface looks good for batting, but a few passing showers earlier influenced the decision to chase.

Parag also confirmed a couple of changes to the lineup -- Shimron Hetmyer and Ravi Bishnoi make way, while Dasun Shanaka and Yash come into the XI.

Shreyas Iyer admitted they would have preferred to bowl first as well, noting that the pitch had been under covers for the past couple of days.

He also confirmed a couple of changes to the side -- Suryansh comes in as a forced replacement with Shashank Singh missing out, while Lockie Ferguson replaces Xavier Bartlett in the XI.

Out-of-form skipper Riyan Parag faces mounting pressure to deliver as Rajasthan Royals take on a red-hot Punjab Kings in their IPL clash in Mullanpur on Tuesday.

Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and guidance of Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings have transformed into one of the most consistent sides this season. Calm under pressure, Iyer is fast building a reputation as a chase specialist--drawing comparisons with Virat Kohli.

Their campaign has been near flawless: six wins in seven games, powered by fearless batting and a well-rounded team effort. They've already defended a record low total this season and chased down a staggering 265 in Delhi with ease.

Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have been explosive, including a 116-run powerplay blitz that set up a historic chase. Even when bowlers were taken apart on batting-friendly tracks, the team's overall balance has stood out.

In contrast, Rajasthan Royals have lost momentum after a strong start. Despite flashes of brilliance from youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, consistency has eluded them.

Parag's struggles with the bat--just 88 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 112.82--have only added to the team's woes. Their fielding lapses and inability to defend big totals, including conceding a 229 chase to Sunrisers Hyderabad, have further exposed cracks.

"We don't know how Chandigarh will play --¦ it's a new wicket," Parag said, hoping conditions might offer some relief.

With Punjab Kings firing on all cylinders and thriving in chases, Rajasthan Royals may prefer to bowl first--but unless Parag leads from the front, stopping this in-form Punjab unit looks like a tall order.