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Sooryavanshi And Jurel Power RR To 4-0 Start Over RCB
Rajasthan Royals maintain their flawless start to TATA IPL 2026 by successfully chasing a 202-run target against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati.
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The Essentials
- The Sooryavanshi Storm: 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi effectively ended the contest in the powerplay. He blasted a 15-ball half-century, his second of the season on his way to a breathtaking 78 off 26 balls, inclusive of 8 fours and 7 sixes.
- The Captain’s Recovery: After RCB was left reeling at 62/4, skipper Rajat Patidar played a resilient knock of 63 (40). His efforts, combined with a late cameo from Venkatesh Iyer (29* off 15), propelled RCB to a competitive 201/8.
- The Unbeaten Streak: With this victory, Rajasthan Royals become the first team to reach 8 points, marking the third time in franchise history they have started a season with four consecutive wins.
The Pulse
The evening began with a rain-delayed toss, where RR elected to bowl under the lights. The decision paid immediate dividends as Jofra Archer removed Phil Salt for a golden duck. While Virat Kohli (32) and Devdutt Padikkal (14) attempted a counter-attack, the introduction of Ravi Bishnoi turned the tide. Bishnoi’s double-strike left RCB gasping at 62/4, forcing Rajat Patidar into a rescue mission. Patidar’s calculated aggression took RCB past 150 before Venkatesh Iyer provided the final flourish to set a target of 202.
RR’s chase was a one-man show for the first six overs. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi treated seasoned veterans Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar like club bowlers, striking boundaries at will to guide RR to a massive 97/1 in the Powerplay.
However, Krunal Pandya briefly silenced the Guwahati crowd, removing Sooryavanshi and Shimron Hetmyer in consecutive deliveries. When Hazlewood dismissed Riyan Parag shortly after, RR slipped to 134/4. The nerves were eventually settled by Dhruv Jurel, who was composed 81 (43)*, supported by an experienced Ravindra Jadeja (24*), ensured the Royals crossed the finish line with clinical ease.
The Snapshot
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| POS | TEAM | P | W | L | NR | NRR | PTS | RECENT FORM |
| 1 | RR | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.055 | 8 | W W W W |
| 2 | PBKS | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.637 | 5 | N W W |
| 3 | RCB | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.231 | 4 | L W W |
| 4 | DC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.811 | 4 | L W W |
| 5 | LSG | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -0.359 | 4 | W W L |
| 6 | SRH | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.275 | 2 | L W L |
| 7 | GT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.270 | 2 | W L L |
| 8 | MI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.715 | 2 | L L W |
| 9 | KKR | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1.315 | 1 | L N L L |
| 10 | CSK | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.517 | 0 | L L L |
Top Performers
- Orange Cap Leader: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) – 200 Runs
- Purple Cap Leader: Ravi Bishnoi (RR) –9 Wickets (Added 2 tonight)
- Most Sixes: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) –12 Sixes (Overtakes Mukul Choudhary)
The Inside Intel
Tactically, RR’s decision to pair the youthful exuberance of Sooryavanshi with the ice-cool temperament of Dhruv Jurel is paying massive dividends. While Sooryavanshi breaks the back of the chase early, Jurel’s ability to anchor and then accelerate prevents the “middle-over collapses” that often plague high chases. For RCB, the bowling concerns are mounting; despite Krunal Pandya’s brilliance, the lack of Powerplay wickets against a rampaging 15-year-old will lead to some tough conversations in the dressing room.
The Unboxed Truth
At Unbox Daily HQ, we are witnessing the birth of a superstar. To see a 15-year-old score a 15-ball fifty against a bowling attack boasting Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar is nothing short of surreal. Rajasthan has built a juggernaut that looks balanced in every department; Archer and Bishnoi are clinical with the ball, and their batting depth allows them to survive even a triple-wicket hiccup. RCB fought hard through Patidar but they simply ran into a Royal storm they weren’t prepared for.
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