Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Mspl • Rajasthan Royals won the match by 49 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Mspl, Rajasthan Royals took on Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 29, 2026, 08:44 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rajasthan Royals won the match by 49 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 281 runs and 20 wickets fall between Rajasthan Royals (165/10 in 16.1 overs) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (116/10 in 16.1 overs).
2. Rajasthan Royals Innings Breakdown (165/10)
Batting in the first innings, Rajasthan Royals finished on 165/10 from 16.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.21 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Rajasthan Royals accumulated 63 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Jofra Archer spearheaded the batting effort with 73 runs off 28 balls (including 5 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 260.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Ravindra Jadeja, who contributed 39 runs off 27 deliveries, while Yashasvi Jaiswal added 15 (4b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the bowling figures with 3/29 in 3.0 overs (economy 9.67), assisted by Krunal Pandya (2/7 in 2.1 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore Chase & Second Innings Summary (116/10)
Pursuing a target of 166 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bangalore recorded 116/10 in 16.1 overs at a scoring rate of 7.18 runs per over. Krunal Pandya anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bangalore with 45 runs from 31 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 145.2), alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar who chipped in with 14 off 11 balls. Defending the total, Nandre Burger delivered a key spell of 4/22 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.33, while Jofra Archer finished with 2/3 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ravindra Jadeja and Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals ), who combined for 90 runs off 47 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Jitesh Sharma 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—Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals ) topped the match rankings with 220.0 total points, followed closely by Krunal Pandya (161.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jofra Archer.