Cricket t20
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets
Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets
Indian Premier League · Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh · June 13, 2026
Rajasthan Royals won
Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets
Match Summary
**Rajasthan Royals** defeated **Punjab Kings** in this T20 match at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, New Chandigarh.
**Result:** Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets
**Toss:** Rajasthan Royals elected to field
**Punjab Kings:** 222/4 (20.0 overs)
**Rajasthan Royals:** 228/4 (20.0 overs)
Why the Loser Lost
Against the backdrop of Punjab Kings's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 15.5 (10 boundaries).
Scorecard Summary
**Punjab Kings — 222/4 (20.0 overs)**
- MP Stoinis 62 (22) [4x4, 6x6] SR: 281.8 — not out
- P Simran Singh 59 (44) [6x4, 1x6] SR: 134.1 — caught
- SS Iyer 30 (27) [1x4, 1x6] SR: 111.1 — caught
- C Connolly 30 (14) [2x4, 3x6] SR: 214.3 — caught
- Priyansh Arya 29 (11) [5x4, 1x6] SR: 263.6 — caught
- *...and 1 more*
- Yash Raj Punja 4-0-41-2 (Econ: 10.25)
- JC Archer 4-0-44-1 (Econ: 11.00)
- N Burger 4-0-59-1 (Econ: 14.75)
- RA Jadeja 4-0-36-0 (Econ: 9.00)
**Rajasthan Royals — 228/4 (20.0 overs)**
- D Ferreira 52 (26) [6x4, 3x6] SR: 200.0 — not out
- YBK Jaiswal 51 (27) [7x4, 1x6] SR: 188.9 — caught
- V Suryavanshi 43 (16) [3x4, 5x6] SR: 268.8 — caught
- SB Dubey 31 (12) [3x4, 2x6] SR: 258.3 — not out
- R Parag 29 (15) [2x4, 2x6] SR: 193.3 — caught
- *...and 1 more*
- YS Chahal 4-0-36-3 (Econ: 9.00)
- Arshdeep Singh 4-0-68-1 (Econ: 17.00)
- Harpreet Brar 4-0-25-0 (Econ: 6.25)
- M Jansen 3.2-0-42-0 (Econ: 12.60)
Key Performers
MP Stoinis
MP Stoinis: 62 off 22 (4x4, 6x6)
batter V Suryavanshi
V Suryavanshi: 43 off 16 (3x4, 5x6)
batter D Ferreira
D Ferreira: 52 off 26 (6x4, 3x6)
batter SB Dubey
SB Dubey: 31 off 12 (3x4, 2x6)
batter YBK Jaiswal
YBK Jaiswal: 51 off 27 (7x4, 1x6)
batter P Simran Singh
P Simran Singh: 59 off 44 (6x4, 1x6)
batter C Connolly
C Connolly: 30 off 14 (2x4, 3x6)
batter SS Iyer
SS Iyer: 30 off 27 (1x4, 1x6)
batter YS Chahal
YS Chahal: 3/36 (4 ov)
bowler Yash Raj Punja
Yash Raj Punja: 2/41 (4 ov)
bowlerTurning Points
- **Acceleration** (over 16): Death-overs acceleration: 72 runs at 14.4 RPO
- **Acceleration** (over 16): Death-overs acceleration: 63 runs at 14.5 RPO
- **Partnership** (over 2): 59-run partnership between C Connolly and P Simran Singh from over 3
- **Partnership** (over 3): 54-run partnership between Dhruv Jurel and YBK Jaiswal from over 4
- **Partnership** (over 0): 51-run partnership between V Suryavanshi and YBK Jaiswal from over 1
Innings Phases
**Punjab Kings:**
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 65 runs, 1 wickets at 10.8 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 85 runs, 2 wickets at 9.4 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 72 runs, 1 wickets at 14.4 RPO
**Rajasthan Royals:**
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 84 runs, 1 wickets at 14.0 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 81 runs, 3 wickets at 9.0 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 63 runs, 0 wickets at 14.5 RPO
Bowling Analysis
**Rajasthan Royals:**
- Yash Raj Punja 4-0-41-2 (Econ: 10.25)
- JC Archer 4-0-44-1 (Econ: 11.00)
- N Burger 4-0-59-1 (Econ: 14.75)
- RA Jadeja 4-0-36-0 (Econ: 9.00)
- Brijesh Sharma 4-0-42-0 (Econ: 10.50)
**Punjab Kings:**
- YS Chahal 4-0-36-3 (Econ: 9.00)
- Arshdeep Singh 4-0-68-1 (Econ: 17.00)
- Harpreet Brar 4-0-25-0 (Econ: 6.25)
- M Jansen 3.2-0-42-0 (Econ: 12.60)
- LH Ferguson 4-0-57-0 (Econ: 14.25)
Conclusion
Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings — Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets. The victory was built on MP Stoinis: 62 off 22 (4x4, 6x6). Punjab Kings posted 222/4 and Rajasthan Royals replied with 228/4.
Rajasthan Royals made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 12.5 (1w). Rajasthan Royals performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 13: impact 1.00. In a critical phase, Rajasthan Royals put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 17: impact 0.88.
Execution Errors
Rajasthan Royals faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 14.4 (8 boundaries). Against the backdrop of N Burger's the death overs difficulties, N Burger conceded at an economy of 14.8 in 4 overs.
Strategic Successes
Punjab Kings made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 12.0 (1w). Punjab Kings steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 58 runs (10.88 RPO).