In a surprising show of power-hitting, Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel performed a wide ranging knocks, serving to their aspect chase down Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)’s 201/8 with two overs to spare on the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The six-wicket victory prolonged RR’s unbeaten run to 4 matches, whereas handing defending champions RCB their first lack of IPL 2026.
RCB innings: Rajat Patidar’s rescue act after top-order collapse
Opting to bowl first after profitable the toss, Rajasthan’s new-ball bowlers struck early. Jofra Archer eliminated Phil Salt for a golden duck off the very first ball of the innings. Virat Kohli (32 off 16) counter-attacked with seven fours, including 45 runs with Devdutt Padikkal (14). Nevertheless, Ravi Bishnoi turned the sport by dismissing Kohli and Krunal Pandya (1) in fast succession.
RCB slumped to 76/5 when Jitesh Sharma (5) fell, and shortly Tim David (13) departed, leaving them at 94/6. Captain Rajat Patidar then performed a captain’s knock, scoring 63 off 40 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes). He discovered assist from Romario Shepherd (22 off 11) and Venkatesh Iyer (29 not out off 15), who added 41 runs within the final three overs to push RCB to 201/8. For RR, Bishnoi (2/32), Archer (2/33), and Brijesh Sharma (2/37) have been the decide of the bowlers.
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The chase: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel blitz
Chasing 202, Rajasthan misplaced Yashasvi Jaiswal (13) early. However then got here Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the uncapped Indian opener, who performed a blistering knock. He smashed 78 runs off simply 26 deliveries, together with 8 fours and seven sixes, at a staggering strike price of 300. He tore into RCB’s tempo assault, notably Abhinandan Singh who conceded 18 runs in his solely over, and Romario Shepherd who went for 18 in his sole over.
Sooryavanshi added 108 runs off simply 37 balls for the second wicket with Dhruv Jurel, who performed the proper anchor position. Jurel remained unbeaten on 81 off 43 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes), rotating strike and discovering boundaries at will. After Sooryavanshi fell to Krunal Pandya, and Shimron Hetmyer (0) and Riyan Parag (3) departed cheaply, Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja (24 not out off 25) steered the chase dwelling with 12 balls to spare.
Right here’s how followers reacted:
TAKE A BOW, VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI.
– 78 (26) with 8 fours and seven sixes towards RCB in Guwahati whereas chasing 202. A panoramic knock by Vaibhav, he’s a field workplace on the age of 15. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9vT0uaHZYv
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 10, 2026
One other day, one other scintillating efficiency from the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi#cricket #RRvRCB #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/2Qf1826qyF
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 10, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in IPL
1st ball v Bumrah – 6
1st ball v Bhuvi – 4
1st ball v Shardul – 6
1st ball v Washington- 6
1st ball v Arshdeep – 4
1st ball v Hazlewood – 4Unreal Expertise, Unreal Hitting pic.twitter.com/XGQT8SnR4u
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) April 10, 2026
Have a look at Josh Hazlewood and Virat Kohli’s response when Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit him for 2 again to again sixes !!😭❤🔥
Bro is an actual nightmare for RCB !!😅💯
— Gillfied⁷ (@Gill_Iss) April 10, 2026
“15 saal ka hoon toh 15 ball mein hello fifty banaunga” – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 2026
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 10, 2026
15-Years previous Vaibhav Suryavanshi & Dhruv Jurel Cooked RCB.🥶 pic.twitter.com/BSscQhs3na
— Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) April 10, 2026
Dhruv Jurel hits the profitable runs for RR 🔥#cricket #IPL2026 #RRvRCB #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/KvpWYVO353
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 10, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi single handedly destroyed Mighty RCB. He confronted Josh Hazlewood for the primary time and smashed him 19 runs in simply 5 balls 🔥
After Vaibhav acquired dismissed, Dhruv Jurel smashed RCB and chased down 202 in simply 18 overs 👏#RRvsRCB pic.twitter.com/RfBgeElnFp
— Ajay Jadeja (@AjayJadeja171) April 10, 2026
Fifty vs GT.
Fifty vs RCB.Dhruv Jurel, getting is finest place and making it depend, exhibiting why selectors all the time belief him 👌#IPL2026#KOHLI #VAIBHAV#RCBVSRR pic.twitter.com/MmuchyHRss
— Harshit Vats (@Class9Scholar) April 10, 2026
Dhruv Jurel Ruined New Comer’s Profession 😭😂
Bowler Too Keen To Be a part of Dinda Academy 🤪 pic.twitter.com/1E7ZZdtNfZ
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) April 10, 2026
Rajasthan Royals beat RCB in Guwahati
Dhruv Jurel performed a match-winning unbeaten 81 off 43 balls
One of many most interesting knocks of his IPL profession#RRvsRCB #VaibhavSuryaVanshi #VaibhavSooryavanshi#DhurvJurel pic.twitter.com/FW4mgt1lyb
— MK Sharma ✍️ (@EmediaManoj) April 10, 2026
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