In a match that will be remembered as one of the greatest run-chases in IPL history, the Rajasthan Royals stunned the previously undefeated Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium on Tuesday night. Chasing a mammoth target of 223, RR crossed the finish line with 4 balls to spare, led by an audacious unbeaten half-century from Donovan Ferreira.
📊 Match Summary (April 28, 2026)
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, Mullanpur
Toss: RR won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Scorecard: * PBKS: 222/4 (20.0 Overs)
RR: 228/4 (19.2 Overs)
Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets.
⚔️ The First Innings: Stoinis Storm Hits Mullanpur
Punjab Kings looked set for their sixth straight win after being put in to bat. Prabhsimran Singh (59 off 44) anchored the top order, but the real fireworks came late in the innings. Marcus Stoinis went into "Hulk Smash" mode, blasting an unbeaten 62 off just 22 balls. His final-over assault (4, 6, 6, 4, 4) propelled Punjab to a formidable 222/4.
PBKS Top Performers:
Marcus Stoinis: 62* (22)
Prabhsimran Singh: 59 (44)
Yash Raj Punja (RR Bowler): 2/41 (4)
🔥 The Chase: A Record-Breaking Pursuit
RR's response began with the "Wonderkid" Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed 43 off just 16 balls. Yashasvi Jaiswal (51 off 27) kept the momentum high, powering RR to 84 runs in the Powerplay.
However, the middle overs saw a brief wobble as Yuzvendra Chahal (playing for PBKS) struck thrice to remove Jaiswal, Jurel, and Parag, threatening to derail the chase.
The Finish: The Ferreira-Dubey Show
With 35 needed off the final three overs, the pressure was immense. Donovan Ferreira (52* off 26) and Impact Player Shubham Dubey (31* off 12) took the game away from Punjab. Their 77-run partnership was a masterclass in clean hitting, with Ferreira sealing the win in the final over with "ice in his veins."
RR Top Performers:
Donovan Ferreira: 52* (26) — Player of the Match
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 51 (27)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 43 (16)