Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Rajasthan Royals won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Rajasthan Royals took on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Apr 10, 2026, 03:57 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rajasthan Royals won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 403 runs and 12 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (201/8 in 20.0 overs) and Rajasthan Royals (202/4 in 18.0 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (201/8)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 201/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru accumulated 61 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Rajat Patidar spearheaded the batting effort with 63 runs off 40 balls (including 4 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 157.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Virat Kohli , who contributed 32 runs off 16 deliveries, while Venkatesh Iyer added 29 (15b). The bowling side conceded 13 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 0, byes: 4, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Ravi Bishnoi led the bowling figures with 2/32 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by Brijesh Sharma (2/37 in 4.0 overs).
3. Rajasthan Royals Chase & Second Innings Summary (202/4)
Pursuing a target of 202 runs for victory, Rajasthan Royals recorded 202/4 in 18.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.22 runs per over. Dhruv Jurel anchored the chase for Rajasthan Royals with 81 runs from 43 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 188.4), alongside Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who chipped in with 78 off 26 balls. Defending the total, Krunal Pandya delivered a key spell of 2/30 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.50, while Josh Hazlewood finished with 2/44 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals ), who combined for 108 runs off 37 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 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—Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals ) topped the match rankings with 123.0 total points, followed closely by Dhruv Jurel (122.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Dhruv Jurel .