Rajasthan Royals maintain their unbeaten streak

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old batting sensation, dismantled the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bowling attack with a breathtaking 78 off just 26 deliveries to secure a six-wicket victory for Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Friday.Chasing a stiff target of 202 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, the young left-hander reached his half-century in just 15 balls, equaling the record for the fastest fifty of the season.His fearless assault included seven towering sixes and eight boundaries, leaving experienced bowlers like Josh Hazlewood struggling for answers.

Jurel Anchors the Chase

While Sooryavanshi provided the initial explosion, Dhruv Jurel ensured there were no late hiccups in the pursuit.Jurel remained unbeaten on 81 from 43 balls, showcasing elite temperament after a brief middle-order wobble where Krunal Pandya claimed two wickets in two balls.The wicketkeeper-batter combined effectively with Ravindra Jadeja to cross the finish line with 12 balls to spare.This victory marks Rajasthan's fourth consecutive win, solidifying their position at the top of the IPL 2026 points table.

Bengaluru Hopes Dashed In Guwahati

Earlier, RCB captain Rajat Patidar led from the front with a gritty 63, helping his side post 201/8 after a shaky start.Impact Player Venkatesh Iyer added late fireworks with a 15-ball 29, but the total proved insufficient against the Rajasthan onslaught.Historically, the Guwahati surface has favored high-scoring encounters, and the Royals utilized the local conditions perfectly to record their highest-ever Powerplay score of 97/1.nJofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi were the pick of the bowlers for the Royals, claiming two wickets each to restrict RCB's momentum during the middle overs.Despite the loss, Krunal Pandya's double strike provided a glimmer of hope for the defending champions before Jurel took control.

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