Cricket t20
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets
Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets
Indian Premier League · Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati · June 13, 2026
Rajasthan Royals won
Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets
Match Summary
**Rajasthan Royals** defeated **Royal Challengers Bengaluru** in this T20 match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, Guwahati.
**Result:** Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets
**Toss:** Rajasthan Royals elected to field
**Royal Challengers Bengaluru:** 201/8 (20.0 overs)
**Rajasthan Royals:** 202/4 (18.2 overs)
Why the Loser Lost
Against the backdrop of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 12.75 (6 boundaries). the team had defensive difficulties in the 11th over — the batting side suffered a collapse of 3 wickets for 18 runs. the team faced pressure in the 9th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 10th and 10th overs.
Scorecard Summary
**Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 201/8 (20.0 overs)**
- RM Patidar 63 (40) [4x4, 4x6] SR: 157.5 — caught
- V Kohli 32 (16) [7x4] SR: 200.0 — bowled
- VR Iyer 29 (15) [1x4, 2x6] SR: 193.3 — not out
- R Shepherd 22 (11) [2x4, 1x6] SR: 200.0 — caught
- D Padikkal 14 (7) [3x4] SR: 200.0 — caught
- *...and 5 more*
- JC Archer 3-0-33-2 (Econ: 11.00)
- Ravi Bishnoi 4-0-33-2 (Econ: 8.25)
- Brijesh Sharma 4-0-38-2 (Econ: 9.50)
- RA Jadeja 2-0-14-1 (Econ: 7.00)
**Rajasthan Royals — 202/4 (18.2 overs)**
- Dhruv Jurel 81 (43) [8x4, 3x6] SR: 188.4 — not out
- V Suryavanshi 78 (26) [8x4, 7x6] SR: 300.0 — caught
- RA Jadeja 24 (25) [1x4] SR: 96.0 — not out
- YBK Jaiswal 13 (8) [2x6] SR: 162.5 — caught
- R Parag 3 (5) SR: 60.0 — caught
- *...and 1 more*
- KH Pandya 4-0-30-2 (Econ: 7.50)
- JR Hazlewood 4-0-45-2 (Econ: 11.25)
- TH David 1-0-18-0 (Econ: 18.00)
- R Shepherd 2-0-18-0 (Econ: 9.00)
The decisive phases of this contest were the 11th over and the 9th over. the team faced pressure in the 9th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 10th and 11th overs. the team faced pressure in the 9th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 10th and 11th overs.
Key Performers
V Suryavanshi
V Suryavanshi: 78 off 26 (8x4, 7x6)
batter Dhruv Jurel
Dhruv Jurel: 81 off 43 (8x4, 3x6)
batter RM Patidar
RM Patidar: 63 off 40 (4x4, 4x6)
batter V Kohli
V Kohli: 32 off 16 (7x4)
batter KH Pandya
KH Pandya: 2/30 (4 ov)
bowler JC Archer
JC Archer: 2/33 (3 ov)
bowler Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi: 2/33 (4 ov)
bowler Brijesh Sharma
Brijesh Sharma: 2/38 (4 ov)
bowler JR Hazlewood
JR Hazlewood: 2/45 (4 ov)
bowlerTurning Points
- **Partnership** (over 1): 108-run partnership between Dhruv Jurel and V Suryavanshi from over 2
- **Collapse** (over 10): Collapse: 3 wickets for 18 runs (V Suryavanshi, SO Hetmyer, R Parag)
- **Wicket Cluster** (over 8): Wicket cluster in overs 9-9 (V Suryavanshi, SO Hetmyer)
- **Wicket Cluster** (over 8): Wicket cluster in overs 9-10 (SO Hetmyer, R Parag)
- **Acceleration** (over 16): Death-overs acceleration: 62 runs at 12.4 RPO
Innings Phases
**Royal Challengers Bengaluru:**
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 61 runs, 3 wickets at 10.2 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 78 runs, 4 wickets at 8.7 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 62 runs, 1 wickets at 12.4 RPO
**Rajasthan Royals:**
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 97 runs, 1 wickets at 16.2 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 80 runs, 3 wickets at 8.9 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 25 runs, 0 wickets at 8.3 RPO
Bowling Analysis
**Rajasthan Royals:**
- JC Archer 3-0-33-2 (Econ: 11.00)
- Ravi Bishnoi 4-0-33-2 (Econ: 8.25)
- Brijesh Sharma 4-0-38-2 (Econ: 9.50)
- RA Jadeja 2-0-14-1 (Econ: 7.00)
- Sandeep Sharma 4-0-47-1 (Econ: 11.75)
- N Burger 3-0-36-0 (Econ: 12.00)
**Royal Challengers Bengaluru:**
- KH Pandya 4-0-30-2 (Econ: 7.50)
- JR Hazlewood 4-0-45-2 (Econ: 11.25)
- TH David 1-0-18-0 (Econ: 18.00)
- R Shepherd 2-0-18-0 (Econ: 9.00)
- B Kumar 4-0-37-0 (Econ: 9.25)
- Abhinandan Singh 3-0-54-0 (Econ: 18.00)
Conclusion
Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets. The victory was built on V Suryavanshi: 78 off 26 (8x4, 7x6). Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 201/8 and Rajasthan Royals replied with 202/4.
Rajasthan Royals made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 17.0 (1w). Rajasthan Royals performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 17: impact 1.00. In a critical phase, Rajasthan Royals put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 4: impact 0.87.
Execution Errors
Abhinandan Singh faced challenges in the death overs, where Abhinandan Singh conceded at an economy of 18.0 in 3 overs.
Strategic Successes
Royal Challengers Bengaluru steadied things in a critical phase — Rescue partnership: 41 runs (13.67 RPO). Rajasthan Royals steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 108 runs (18.0 RPO).