RR vs RCB Highlights, IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Blitz & Dhruv Jurel's Masterclass Power Rajasthan to Six-Wicket Win
In a breathtaking display of batting power, Rajasthan Royals (RR) demolished Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets in IPL 2026 Match 16 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on April 10, 2026. The teenage phenomenon Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up Guwahati with a stunning 78 off just 26 balls, before Dhruv Jurel anchored the chase with a mature 81* off 43 balls, as Rajasthan chased down a challenging 202-run target with two overs to spare.
🏏 Full Time — IPL 2026, Match 16 | April 10, 2026 | Guwahati
Match Report: Sooryavanshi & Jurel Demolish RCB
After Jofra Archer dismissed Phil Salt for a golden duck off the very first ball of the match, RCB's innings was briefly threatened. However, Virat Kohli responded with a counter-attacking 32 off 16 balls before being cleaned up by Ravi Bishnoi's arm ball. The spin-heavy RR attack kept picking wickets in the middle overs, with Bishnoi striking twice as RCB wobbled to 94 for 6 after 11 overs.
Captain Rajat Patidar played an outstanding knock of 63 to drag RCB towards 200, and a blitzing 29 off 16 balls from Venkatesh Iyer — introduced as an impact player — helped RCB reach a competitive 201/8.
The chase began explosively. After a brief rain delay, Sooryavanshi walked out and immediately launched into RCB's bowlers, reaching his half-century in just 15 balls — one of the fastest in IPL history. He raced to 78 off 26 balls, producing one of the most stunning powerplay displays the tournament has ever seen. RR were 129/1 at that point, but then lost three wickets in quick succession to slump to 134/4 as Krunal Pandya struck twice in quick succession.
Enter Dhruv Jurel, who batted with remarkable composure under pressure. The wicketkeeper-batter put on a partnership with Ravindra Jadeja and calmly guided RR home, finishing unbeaten on 81 off 43 balls. Rajasthan crossed the line with 12 balls to spare, registering their fourth consecutive win of IPL 2026.
78 runs off 26 balls | 15-ball fifty | Highest powerplay score in IPL 2026
81 not out off 43 balls | Anchored the chase after mid-innings collapse
Scorecard Summary
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 201/8 (20 overs) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Batter | R | B | SR |
| Phil Salt | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Virat Kohli | 32 | 16 | 200 |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | 63 | — | — |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 29* | 16 | 181 |
| RR Bowling: Jofra Archer 1/—, Ravi Bishnoi 2/—, Nandre Burger 1/— | |||
| Rajasthan Royals — 202/4 (18 overs) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Batter | R | B | SR |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 78 | 26 | 300 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | — | — | — |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | 81* | 43 | — |
| Ravindra Jadeja | — | — | — |
| RCB Bowling: Krunal Pandya 2/—, Josh Hazlewood 1/—, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1/— | |||
Key Talking Points
- Rajasthan Royals remain unbeaten: RR now have four wins from four matches (8 points) — a perfect start to the 2026 campaign, and they look like the most balanced side in the tournament.
- Sooryavanshi's 15-ball fifty: The 15-year-old sensation brought up his half-century off just 15 deliveries — one of the fastest in IPL history — taking on both Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood with stunning authority.
- Jofra Archer's golden-ball opener: Archer struck with the very first ball of the match to remove Phil Salt for a duck, setting an electric tone for Rajasthan's bowling performance.
- RCB's first loss: Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered their first defeat of the season. Despite Patidar's gritty 63, their bowlers had no answer to Sooryavanshi's ferocity.
- Krunal Pandya's double-strike: His two wickets triggered a brief RR collapse from 129/1 to 134/4, making the chase briefly tense before Jurel took control.
IPL 2026 Points Table Update
| # | Team | M | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🏆 Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Gujarat Titans | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
FAQs — RR vs RCB IPL 2026
What was the result of RR vs RCB IPL 2026?
Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in IPL 2026 Match 16 at Guwahati on April 10, 2026. RR chased down 202 in 18 overs.
Who scored the most runs in RR vs RCB?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 78 off 26 balls for RR. Dhruv Jurel added an unbeaten 81 off 43 balls. For RCB, Rajat Patidar top-scored with 63.
How many balls did Sooryavanshi's fifty take?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reached his fifty in just 15 balls — an exceptional feat in IPL 2026 history.
Are Rajasthan Royals still unbeaten in IPL 2026?
Yes, after this win, Rajasthan Royals remain unbeaten with four wins from four matches and are top of the IPL 2026 points table with 8 points.