Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Aditya Primier League • Rajasthan Royals won the match by 10 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Aditya Primier League, Royal Challengers Bangalore took on Rajasthan Royals on Mar 28, 2026, 06:38 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rajasthan Royals won the match by 10 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 312 runs and 10 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bangalore (154/10 in 20.0 overs) and Rajasthan Royals (158/0 in 13.0 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore Innings Breakdown (154/10)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bangalore finished on 154/10 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.70 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bangalore accumulated 47 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Jitesh Sharma spearheaded the batting effort with 31 runs off 17 balls (including 0 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 182.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Rajat Patidar, who contributed 30 runs off 18 deliveries, while Yash Dayal added 20 (22b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Ravindra Jadeja led the bowling figures with 4/24 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Jofra Archer (2/27 in 4.0 overs).
3. Rajasthan Royals Chase & Second Innings Summary (158/0)
Pursuing a target of 155 runs for victory, Rajasthan Royals recorded 158/0 in 13.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.15 runs per over. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi anchored the chase for Rajasthan Royals with 84 runs from 44 balls (4 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 190.9), alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal who chipped in with 74 off 34 balls. Defending the total, Romario Shepherd delivered a key spell of 0/11 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.50, while Krunal Pandya finished with 0/28 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals ), who combined for 158 runs off 78 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with SHIMRON HETMYER making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Ravindra Jadeja (Rajasthan Royals ) topped the match rankings with 157.0 total points, followed closely by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (124.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.