Series #1778776808533
16/05/2026 - 02:39 PM
RA

Rajasthan Royals

249/620.0 Overs
VS
PB

PBKS

253/319.0 Overs

Rajasthan Royals won the match by 7 wicket.

Man of the MatchSteve Smith

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

PBKS Inning

249/620.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
M
Mayank Agarwal
b Jofra Archer10411250.0
S
Shaun Marsh
b Jofra Archer10257114178.9
G
Gurkeerat Singh
b Prasidh Krishna341552226.7
G
Glenn Maxwell
lbw Jofra Archer622636238.5
S
Shashank Singh
b Shane Watson331423235.7
J
Jitesh SharmaStriker
not out2200100.0
S
Sam Curran
c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Shane Watson6201300.0
H
Harpreet Brar
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total249/6 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
J
Jofra Archer
4.0040310.00
P
Prasidh Krishna
4.0051112.75
S
Shane Watson
4.0044211.00
R
Rahul Tewatia
4.0047011.75
R
Riyan Parag
4.0067016.75
Fielding Highlights
Yashasvi Jaiswal
1 C

Partnerships

Mayank Agarwal & Shaun Marsh
Mayank Agarwal 10 · Shaun Marsh 0
10 (4b)
Glenn Maxwell & Shaun Marsh
Glenn Maxwell 62 · Shaun Marsh 68
130 (61b)
Shaun Marsh & Shashank Singh
Shaun Marsh 18 · Shashank Singh 17
35 (21b)
Gurkeerat Singh & Shaun Marsh
Gurkeerat Singh 34 · Shaun Marsh 16
50 (25b)
Jitesh Sharma & Shashank Singh
Jitesh Sharma 2 · Shashank Singh 16
18 (7b)
Sam Curran & Jitesh Sharma
Sam Curran 6 · Jitesh Sharma 0
6 (2b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Shane Watson
2 Wkt17 Runs
1
4
6
W
6
W
Over 19Jofra Archer
1 Wkt9 Runs
1
1
W
1
6
0
Over 18Prasidh Krishna
14 Runs
6
1
1
4
1
1
Over 17Shane Watson
8 Runs
1
1
1
1
0
4
Over 16Prasidh Krishna
11 Runs
1
1
6
1
1
1
Over 15Jofra Archer
1 Wkt7 Runs
1
1
4
0
1
W
Over 14Riyan Parag
12 Runs
1
4
1
1
4
1
Over 13Rahul Tewatia
14 Runs
6
1
1
4
1
1
Over 12Riyan Parag
21 Runs
1
6
4
4
0
6
Over 11Rahul Tewatia
11 Runs
4
0
1
1
4
1
Over 10Riyan Parag
21 Runs
1
6
6
6
1
1
Over 9Rahul Tewatia
11 Runs
1
1
1
1
6
1
Over 8Riyan Parag
13 Runs
1
1
6
0
1
4
Over 7Rahul Tewatia
11 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
6
Over 6Shane Watson
9 Runs
1
1
1
1
4
1
Over 5Prasidh Krishna
1 Wkt11 Runs
0
1
6
4
W
0
Over 4Shane Watson
10 Runs
1
1
4
0
4
0
Over 3Jofra Archer
14 Runs
4
1
4
4
0
1
Over 2Prasidh Krishna
15 Runs
4
0
4
0
1
6
Over 1Jofra Archer
1 Wkt10 Runs
0
4
6
W
0
0

Rajasthan Royals Inning

253/319.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
Y
Yashasvi Jaiswal
c Shaun Marsh b Arshdeep Singh854276202.4
J
Jos Buttler
b Arshdeep Singh231041230.0
S
Steve Smith
not out10347117219.1
S
Sanju Samson
c Shashank Singh b Sandeep Sharma331152300.0
S
Shane WatsonStriker
not out9401225.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total253/3 (19.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Sandeep Sharma
3.0030110.00
A
Arshdeep Singh
4.0064216.00
S
Sam Curran
4.0060015.00
P
Piyush Chawla
4.0054013.50
H
Harpreet Brar
4.0045011.25
Fielding Highlights
Shaun Marsh
1 C
Shashank Singh
1 C

Partnerships

Yashasvi Jaiswal & Jos Buttler
Yashasvi Jaiswal 14 · Jos Buttler 23
37 (18b)
Yashasvi Jaiswal & Steve Smith
Yashasvi Jaiswal 71 · Steve Smith 68
139 (67b)
Sanju Samson & Steve Smith
Sanju Samson 33 · Steve Smith 30
63 (22b)
Shane Watson & Steve Smith
Shane Watson 9 · Steve Smith 5
14 (7b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Sandeep Sharma
0 Runs
Over 19Sam Curran
13 Runs
6
1
1
1
0
4
Over 18Sandeep Sharma
1 Wkt12 Runs
6
0
4
1
W
1
Over 17Arshdeep Singh
20 Runs
6
6
0
4
4
0
Over 16Sam Curran
18 Runs
0
6
4
0
4
4
Over 15Arshdeep Singh
1 Wkt14 Runs
W
1
1
4
4
4
Over 14Harpreet Brar
7 Runs
0
4
1
1
1
0
Over 13Piyush Chawla
13 Runs
6
1
1
1
0
4
Over 12Harpreet Brar
14 Runs
1
4
1
6
1
1
Over 11Piyush Chawla
13 Runs
0
6
1
1
1
4
Over 10Harpreet Brar
8 Runs
1
4
1
1
1
0
Over 9Piyush Chawla
7 Runs
1
0
0
1
1
4
Over 8Sam Curran
11 Runs
6
1
1
1
1
1
Over 7Harpreet Brar
16 Runs
1
6
4
4
1
0
Over 6Piyush Chawla
21 Runs
4
6
6
4
0
1
Over 5Sam Curran
18 Runs
6
4
6
1
0
1
Over 4Sandeep Sharma
11 Runs
0
0
0
1
6
4
Over 3Arshdeep Singh
1 Wkt19 Runs
1
4
4
6
4
W
Over 2Sandeep Sharma
7 Runs
1
1
1
4
0
0
Over 1Arshdeep Singh
11 Runs
0
0
6
4
1
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Rajasthan Royals vs PBKS — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

IPL • Rajasthan Royals won the match by 7 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 502 runs & 9 wickets
PBKS Top Batter: Shaun Marsh — 102 (57b, 11x4, 4x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Jofra Archer — 3/40 (4.0 ov)
Rajasthan Royals Top Batter: Steve Smith — 103 (47b, 11x4, 7x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Arshdeep Singh — 2/64 (4.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Yashasvi Jaiswal & Steve Smith — 139 runs (67b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Steve Smith (Rajasthan Royals) — 151.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of IPL, Rajasthan Royals took on PBKS on May 15, 2026, 02:10 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rajasthan Royals won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 502 runs and 9 wickets fall between PBKS (249/6 in 20.0 overs) and Rajasthan Royals (253/3 in 19.0 overs).

2. PBKS Innings Breakdown (249/6)

Batting in the first innings, PBKS finished on 249/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.45 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, PBKS accumulated 69 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Shaun Marsh spearheaded the batting effort with 102 runs off 57 balls (including 11 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 178.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Glenn Maxwell, who contributed 62 runs off 26 deliveries, while Gurkeerat Singh added 34 (15b). With the ball in the first innings, Jofra Archer led the bowling figures with 3/40 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Shane Watson (2/44 in 4.0 overs).

3. Rajasthan Royals Chase & Second Innings Summary (253/3)

Pursuing a target of 250 runs for victory, Rajasthan Royals recorded 253/3 in 19.0 overs at a scoring rate of 13.32 runs per over. Steve Smith anchored the chase for Rajasthan Royals with 103 runs from 47 balls (11 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 219.1), alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal who chipped in with 85 off 42 balls. Defending the total, Arshdeep Singh delivered a key spell of 2/64 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 16.00, while Sandeep Sharma finished with 1/30 (3.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Steve Smith (Rajasthan Royals), who combined for 139 runs off 67 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Yashasvi Jaiswal 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—Steve Smith (Rajasthan Royals) topped the match rankings with 151.0 total points, followed closely by Shaun Marsh (147.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Steve Smith.