Rajasthan Royals won by six wickets against Punjab Kings on April 28, 2026, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. This match marked Punjab’s first defeat of the season.
Match statistics:
- Punjab Kings scored 222 runs for 4 wickets.
- Rajasthan Royals chased down the target, scoring 228 runs for 4 wickets.
- Jaiswal scored a half-century in just 26 balls for Rajasthan Royals.
- Stoinis contributed significantly with 62 runs from 22 deliveries for Punjab Kings.
The pitch at Mullanpur is generally batting-friendly. Rajasthan Royals opted to field after winning the toss. Prior to this match, Punjab Kings had six wins from seven matches while Rajasthan Royals had five wins from eight matches.
Historically, Rajasthan Royals have had the upper hand in head-to-head matches against Punjab Kings. They have played a total of 30 matches, with Rajasthan winning 17 and Punjab winning only 13.
This match was part of IPL 2026, Match No. 40. The performance of both teams continues to shape predictions for the rest of the tournament.
