PBKS vs RR — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • RR won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, PBKS took on RR on May 9, 2026, 05:16 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RR won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 450 runs and 8 wickets fall between PBKS (222/4 in 20.0 overs) and RR (228/4 in 19.2 overs).
2. PBKS Innings Breakdown (222/4)
Batting in the first innings, PBKS finished on 222/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, PBKS accumulated 65 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Marcus Stoinis spearheaded the batting effort with 62 runs off 22 balls (including 4 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 281.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Prabhsimran Singh , who contributed 59 runs off 44 deliveries, while Cooper Connolly added 30 (14b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 4, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Yash Raj Punja led the bowling figures with 2/41 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.25), assisted by Jofra Archer (1/40 in 4.0 overs).
3. RR Chase & Second Innings Summary (228/4)
Pursuing a target of 223 runs for victory, RR recorded 228/4 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 11.79 runs per over. Donovan Ferreira anchored the chase for RR with 52 runs from 26 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 200.0), alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal who chipped in with 51 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a key spell of 3/36 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while Arshdeep Singh finished with 1/68 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey (RR), who combined for 75 runs off 32 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Suryansh Shedge 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—Marcus Stoinis (PBKS) topped the match rankings with 102.0 total points, followed closely by Yuzvendra Chahal (102.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Donovan Ferreira .