RR vs RCB, IPL 2026 Highlights: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel power Rajasthan Royals to dominating win

Dhruv Jurel finishes things off in style, smashing a six over deep backward square leg to bring RR level before calmly taking a single to seal the win. Alongside Ravindra Jadeja, he ensures there are no late hiccups, rotating strike with ease. It’s a composed finish after the earlier fireworks, as RR chase down the target comfortably and remain unbeaten, ending RCB’s winning streak in the process. RR finish at 202/4 after 18 overs with 6 wickets in hand.

Dhruv Jurel shows great determination despite struggling with cramps, continuing to guide RR closer to the target. He picks up a couple of twos with smart running and keeps rotating strike alongside Ravindra Jadeja. There’s a brief interruption as Jurel requires medical attention after collapsing while running, but he carries on. RR also lose a review for a wide, but overall it’s another controlled over with steady accumulation, keeping them firmly on track in the chase.

Rajasthan Royals 191/4 after 17 overs. They now need just 11 runs off 18 balls.

RR continue to play it smart, focusing on strike rotation rather than big shots against Romario Shepherd. Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja pick up singles almost every ball, with Jurel adding a couple with sharp running between the wickets. There are no boundaries in the over, but the partnership keeps building steadily. With the target within touching distance, RR prioritize control and composure, ensuring there are no further hiccups in the chase.

Rajasthan Royals 184/4 after 16 overs

Dhruv Jurel continues to anchor the chase with timely boundaries, taking on Abhinandan Singh in this over. He finds the fence twice, once with a crisp square drive and then via a thick outside edge past the keeper. Ravindra Jadeja rotates strike but largely plays second fiddle as Jurel keeps the momentum going. A couple of wides add to RCB’s woes as RR collect steady runs without taking big risks, keeping themselves firmly on course in the chase.

Rajasthan Royals 177/4 after 15 overs.

Dhruv Jurel reaches a well-crafted half-century, holding the innings together after the flurry of wickets. He plays a controlled knock, highlighted by a crisp pull shot for four, while continuing to rotate strike with Ravindra Jadeja. There’s a brief moment of drama with a missed run-out chance and a failed review by RCB, but RR keep the scoreboard ticking with singles. With no major breakthroughs in the over, RR continue to edge closer to the target, guided by Jurel’s composed innings.

Rajasthan Royals 163/4 after 14 overs.

Krunal Pandya keeps a tight grip on proceedings, even though Ravindra Jadeja manages a boundary early in the over thanks to an inside edge racing to the fence. Apart from that, RR struggle to find fluency as both Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel are restricted to singles and a couple. Jadeja even attempts an innovative reverse shot but fails to connect. Krunal’s variations and pace changes continue to trouble the batters, ensuring RCB maintain pressure despite the chase still being within reach.

RR need 48 runs in 42 balls.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivers a controlled over, not allowing the batters to break free. Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja manage to rotate strike but struggle to find boundaries against disciplined line and length. Jadeja tries to work the ball around but repeatedly finds fielders, with only a couple and singles coming off the over. After the earlier breakthroughs, RCB continue to build pressure as RR’s scoring rate takes a noticeable dip.

Rajasthan Royals 145/4 after 12 overs

Krunal Pandya continues to apply the brakes with a disciplined over, conceding just a few runs. Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel look to rebuild after the earlier setbacks, but Krunal mixes his pace cleverly, even surprising Jadeja with a couple of bouncers. The batters manage only singles and a couple, struggling to find boundaries. After the double strike in his previous over, Krunal maintains control and keeps RCB in the contest with another economical spell.

Rajasthan Royals 141/4 after 11 overs

Josh Hazlewood delivers another crucial blow, removing Riyan Parag with a well-directed short-of-length delivery. Parag attempts to go big but fails to get the elevation, and Krunal Pandya completes a good catch at long-on. Ravindra Jadeja walks in and looks to settle, rotating strike with Dhruv Jurel. The over sees a mix of singles and a couple, with RR unable to find boundaries. After a flying start, RCB continue to chip away at wickets and slowly pull things back with disciplined bowling.

Krunal Pandya turns the game around with a sensational over, striking twice in quick succession. He first removes the well-set Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who departs for a blistering 78, and then gets Shimron Hetmyer for a duck on the very next ball, putting himself on a hat-trick. Riyan Parag walks in under pressure and manages to survive, rotating the strike with Jurel as RR look to steady themselves. Despite the double blow, the asking rate remains under control, but RCB have finally found some momentum with a game-changing over.

RR 132/3 after 9 overs.

The carnage continues as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel pile on the runs against Tim David. Jurel starts the over with a boundary and rotates strike, bringing up a massive 100-run partnership. Then Sooryavanshi takes over once again, pulling one over deep mid-wicket for six and following it up with another maximum with ease. The pair look unstoppable, scoring freely all around the ground. RR continue their dominant charge, with 18 runs coming off the over and the chase firmly in their control.

Rajasthan Royals 129/1 after 8 overs

Rajasthan Royals continue their relentless assault, crossing the 100-run mark inside seven overs. Krunal Pandya comes into the attack but gets little respite as Dhruv Jurel pulls a short ball for four to bring up the hundred. Both batters rotate strike comfortably, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finishes the over in emphatic fashion, flicking one off his pads over deep square leg for a towering six. RR race to 111/1 after 7 overs.

Dhruv Jurel caps off a sensational powerplay for Rajasthan Royals with a brutal over against Abhinandan Singh. He gets going with a boundary off an inside edge, then smashes a length ball over long-on for six. Jurel continues to find gaps with ease, carving another four through the off-side before taking on a full toss and flicking it over fine leg for yet another six. He finishes the over with a boundary, taking RR to a massive 97 in the powerplay. RCB are under immense pressure as RR’s top order completely dominates the first six overs.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues his breathtaking assault, taking apart Bhuvneshwar Kumar in another big over. Dhruv Jurel starts with a single before Sooryavanshi goes on the attack again, smashing a short ball over long-on for a six. He follows it up with another maximum, this time a top-edged pull that sails over fine leg, bringing up a stunning fifty off just 15 balls. Despite a couple of dot balls, he finishes the over with a boundary past third man, keeping the pressure firmly on RCB. A sensational knock so far, with RR cruising in the powerplay.

Rajasthan Royals 73/1 after 5 overs.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi completely takes apart Josh Hazlewood in a sensational over, shifting the momentum firmly in RR’s favour. After Dhruv Jurel rotates strike early, Sooryavanshi unleashes a flurry of boundaries, first guiding one late past third man, then smashing another over mid-on. He follows it up with a classy cover drive, making it three boundaries in a row. And he doesn’t stop there, finishing the over with a towering six over deep square leg. A brutal assault from the young opener as Hazlewood is put under serious pressure.

Rajasthan Royals 56/1 after 4 overs.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi keeps RR on the front foot with an explosive over against Abhinandan Singh. After a quiet first ball, he breaks free with a powerful straight drive for four, followed by another boundary off an inside edge that races away past the keeper. He continues to dominate, picking up a single before Dhruv Jurel rotates strike. Sooryavanshi then caps off the over in style, flicking a full delivery over deep mid-wicket for a six. He looks in sublime touch, taking the attack to the bowlers and putting RCB under early pressure.

Rajasthan Royals 37/1 after 3 overs.

Josh Hazlewood provides the early breakthrough for RCB, but not before Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a few attacking shots. Jaiswal gets going with a powerful six over deep backward point and later pulls another short ball over mid-wicket for a second maximum, showing intent. However, Hazlewood keeps testing him with hard lengths and movement, and eventually gets the reward on the final ball. Jaiswal miscues one and Jitesh Sharma completes the catch, ending a quick cameo. A wicket at the end of the over gives RCB an early boost.

Rajasthan Royals 21/1 after 2 overs.

Rajasthan Royals get a steady start with 9 runs off the opening over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Yashasvi Jaiswal begins cautiously, picking up a single, before Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets going in style. He first drives a pinpoint yorker straight down the ground for a boundary and later adds another four with an aggressive slash over the infield. In between, Bhuvneshwar tests him with a short ball, but Sooryavanshi looks intent on attacking early. A confident start from RR without losing a wicket.

Venkatesh Iyer provides a strong finish to the innings with an impactful final over. He starts with innovation, pulling off a clever reverse lap to third man for four. After missing out on a yorker, he cashes in on anything in his arc, smashing a clean six over deep mid-wicket off a length delivery. A couple of runs and a wide follow as Sandeep Sharma struggles with execution under pressure. Iyer continues to capitalize, picking up another couple before finishing in style with a powerful six to end the innings on a high. A late surge from the impact sub gives RCB much-needed momentum heading into the break.

RCB post 201/8 after 20 overs.

Brijesh Sharma keeps things largely under control in the penultimate over despite a boundary from Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Venkatesh Iyer starts with a single, and Bhuvneshwar takes his time to settle, even ducking under a slower bouncer. He then capitalizes on a rare bit of width, making room and smashing it over covers for a boundary, a clean strike under pressure. Apart from that, it’s mostly singles as RR restrict the scoring effectively. A tidy over overall, with no major damage done as Rajasthan Royals hold the upper hand heading into the final over.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru 180/8 after 19 overs.