Teen Sensation Suryavanshi, Jurel Crush RCB's Hopes
Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 78 off just 26 balls. Dhruv Jurel wasn't far behind, unbeaten on 81 as they chased down 202 in 18 overs flat.
Rajasthan Royals pulled off a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Chasing 202. They got there in 18 overs flat, all down to fireworks from 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel—Suryavanshi with 78 off 26 balls, capping it with a 15-ball fifty, his second joint third-fastest in IPL history. Kid now leads IPL 2026 scoring, 200 runs in four innings at 266.66 strike rate.
Jurel unbeaten on 81 off 43. Ice-cool maturity all the way. Ambati Rayudu called him a complete batsman with top technique and temperament. Aaron Finch picked up on his awareness against pace and spin. At No. 3 this season, he's piled up 176 runs. RR bowlers laid the groundwork—Jofra Archer 3/33-2, Ravi Bishnoi 4/32-2, Ravindra Jadeja 2/14-1. RCB's Rajat Patidar managed 63 off 40. Kohli's 32 off 16 fell short, even after their 43-run win over CSK.
Came right after RR's 27-run triumph over MI in a rain-cut game. Suryavanshi and Jurel. Young guns carrying RR's charge.
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