Summary of this article
PBKS suffered their first loss of IPL 2026
Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey's end over heroics powered RR to victory
Ferreira was awarded the player of the match
In a high-scoring thriller that shattered Shreyas Iyer's side's winning streak, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) pulled off a sensational six-wicket victory over the table-topping Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 40 of IPL 2026 on April 28, Tuesday. Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, the Royals successfully chased down a daunting target of 223 with four balls to spare.
Punjab Kings, entering the game on a six-match unbeaten streak, batted first and posted a colossal 222/4. The innings was anchored by the ultra-consistent Prabhsimran Singh, who struck a responsible 59 off 44 balls. However, the momentum truly shifted in the death overs when Marcus Stoinis unleashed his power. Stoinis plundered an unbeaten 62 from just 22 deliveries, striking six towering maximums to propel Punjab to what appeared to be a match-winning total.
The Royals’ reply was explosive from the outset. 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a frantic tone, smashing 43 off 16 balls, while Yashasvi Jaiswal maintained the pressure with a brutal 51 off 27. Despite a brilliant mid-innings fightback from PBKS veteran Yuzvendra Chahal (3/36), who briefly choked the scoring rate, the Royals remained composed.
The hero of the night was Donovan Ferreira, who earned Player of the Match honors. Arriving at a high-pressure juncture, Ferreira played in a calm and composed manner, scoring an unbeaten 52 off 26 balls. Alongside Shubham Dubey (31 off 12), who also stayed unbeaten, Ferreira steered the chase perfectly, sealing the game with a massive six off Marco Jansen in the final over.
PBKS Vs RR, IPL 2026: Toss Update
Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and elected to bowl first.
PBKS Vs RR, IPL 2026: Playing XIs
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Cooper Connolly, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Rajasthan Royals: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja
PBKS Vs RR, IPL 2026: Streaming Details
The match 40 of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India. It will also be streamed live on the Jio Hotstar app.
Who won the toss between PBKS and RR?
RR have won the toss and elected to bowl first against PBKS.
Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi playing today against PBKS?
Yes, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is playing today for RR against PBKS.
