In a thrilling encounter at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on April 10, 2026, Rajasthan Royals chased down Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s total of 201\/8 with ease, securing a six-wicket victory with 12 balls to spare. The match was highlighted by a scintillating 78-run performance from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was named Player of the Match for his explosive knock. (ipl.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Opting to bat first, Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced early setbacks, losing opener Phil Salt for a duck. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal steadied the innings with a partnership of 46 runs, but both fell in quick succession. Captain Rajat Patidar anchored the innings with a resilient 63 off 40 balls, while contributions from Romario Shepherd (22 off 11) and Venkatesh Iyer (29* off 15) propelled RCB to a competitive total of 201\/8 in their 20 overs. (ipl.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Rajasthan Royals’ chase was led by the dynamic duo of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel. Sooryavanshi’s aggressive 78 off 26 balls, including 8 fours and 7 sixes, set the tone for the chase. Jurel supported with an unbeaten 81 off 43 balls, guiding RR to a comfortable victory with 12 balls remaining. (ipl.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Sooryavanshi’s explosive innings was the highlight of the match, earning him the Player of the Match award. His aggressive stroke play dismantled RCB’s bowling attack, setting up a successful chase for Rajasthan. (ipl.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Jurel’s composed knock of 81 not out was instrumental in guiding Rajasthan to victory. His partnership with Sooryavanshi ensured RR’s chase was both steady and swift. (ipl.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Pandya was the standout bowler for RCB, claiming 2 wickets for 30 runs in his 4-over spell. His disciplined bowling provided crucial breakthroughs, including the key wicket of Sooryavanshi. (ipl.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Bishnoi supported well, taking 2 wickets for 32 runs in his 4 overs. His performance was vital in containing RR’s chase and taking important wickets. (ipl.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n This victory propelled Rajasthan Royals up the points table, enhancing their net run rate and solidifying their position in the top half. For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the loss was a setback, but their strong total indicated potential for future matches. Both teams will look to build on their performances as the tournament progresses.<\/p>\n For a detailed recap of the match, you can watch the official highlights here: (youtube.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in IPL 2026 Match 16, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 78 leading the chase.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3373,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35,207,213,224],"tags":[220,215,28],"class_list":["post-2814","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cricket","category-ipl","category-ipl-results","category-t20","tag-ipl","tag-ipl-breaking-news","tag-video"],"blocksy_meta":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tFirst Innings Summary<\/h2>\n
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Top Performers \u2014 Batting<\/h2>\n
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi<\/h3>\n
Dhruv Jurel<\/h3>\n
Top Performers \u2014 Bowling<\/h2>\n
Krunal Pandya<\/h3>\n
Ravi Bishnoi<\/h3>\n
Turning Points<\/h2>\n
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