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IPL 2026: Kohli applauds Sooryavanshi for match winning knock vs RCB

For a young cricketer, a few words of praise from superstar Virat Kohli can feel like a standing ovation, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had his moment after yet another breathtaking performance in the IPL. The 15-year-old continues to carve a fearless reputation, taking on the best with remarkable ease. Fresh from unsettling Jasprit Bumrah, he went after Australian quick Josh Hazlewood, smashing a stunning 78 off just 26 balls to steer Rajasthan Royals to a comfortable six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Friday. After the match, Kohli signed the youngster's cap and left a simple but special message: "Dear Vaibhav, well done." The innings also propelled Sooryavanshi to the top of the run charts this season, earning him the Orange Cap. Rajasthan Royals stayed unbeaten with four wins in as many games, while the defending champions suffered their first loss of the campaign.

IPL 2026: RR's Dhruv Jurel unfazed by No.3 role, calls it just a number

With two fifties, including a career-best unbeaten 81, from four innings wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is relishing his new-found role at No. 3 but insists it is "just a number" and he is willing to bat wherever the team needs him. Walking in at a tricky 21/1 in just the second over of a 202-run chase, Jurel anchored Rajasthan Royals' innings to perfection with a composed 43-ball effort, guiding them to a comfortable victory over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in just 18 overs and extending their unbeaten run to four matches. "I was batting at No. 5-6 last year. At the end, you have to win the match. The management showed faith in me to promote me to No. 3," Jurel said at the post-match press conference here on Friday. "It's just a number, I would say. I don't want a particular number. My character is like that... Even if you give me No. 8-9, I will happily contribute, even if it means hitting the winning six. Wherever the team needs me, I'm there." Coming in aft

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits 15-ball fifty against RCB in Guwahati

From the very first over, there was intent with the youngster hitting 8 boundaries and 4 sixes.

IPL 2026: RCB pacer Bhuvneshwar impressed by Sooryavanshi's maturity at 15

He may be just 15 years of age, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already batting with a clarity and composure that defy his age, said Royal Challengers Bengaluru seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Sooryavanshi blazed his way to a stunning 78 off just 26 balls before Dhruv Jurel anchored the chase with an unbeaten 81, as Rajasthan Royals put past defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets and two overs to spare, stretching their unbeaten run to four matches this season. "The way he is hitting shots. He is not slogging, he is hitting proper shots. For a 15-year-old, he is too mature. So yes, I think we should give him credit for the way he is batting, and he is batting really well. So he deserves all the credit," Bhuvneshwar Kumar said at the post-match press conference on Friday. Despite Sooryavanshi's onslaught, which included eight fours and seven sixes, Bhuvneshwar maintained that RCB never felt completely outplayed. "It's a T20 game, I mean. Yes, he is young, and he is ...

RR vs RCB HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: Vaibhav-Jurel keep RR's unbeaten run going with 6-wicket win at home

Vaibhav's 15-ball fifty alongside Dhruv Jurel mature 81* steered RR to a victory in Guwahati and keeps them at the top of the table.

IPL 2026: RR vs RCB Playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming

RCB's key focus will be to contain Rajasthan's opening duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who have been in destructive form throughout the tournament.

IPL 2026 Today's Match: RR vs RCB playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups

RCB's strategy will likely focus on curbing the destructive start provided by Rajasthan's opening pair, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

RR vs RCB Live streaming details: Where to watch today's IPL 2026 match?

JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on their app and website.

IPL 2026 stats: RR vs RCB pitch report, Barsapara stadium highest score

Rajasthan Royals have enjoyed a perfect start to the season, winning all three of their opening matches against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians, placing them firmly at the top.

IPL 2026 RR vs RCB: Guwahati weather forecast, hourly rain prediction

If the RR vs RCB IPL 2026 match on Friday at Barsapara Stadium gets washed away, both teams will be given one point each.

IPL 2026 points table: DC, MI, KKR, GT standings; top batters and bowlers

RR's Yashasvi Jaiswal is currently leading the Orange Cap leaderboard, while RR's Ravi Bishnoi holds the lead in the Purple Cap leaderboard

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians lacked intent and purpose with ball, says Kumble

Mumbai Indians appeared to lack intent and purpose in their 27-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals, said former India captain Anil Kumble as he lauded young swashbuckler Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his "brilliant" offensive against pace ace Jasprit Bumrah in an IPL clash in Guwahati. RR cruised to the comfortable win over Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians, powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal's scintillating unbeaten 77 and Sooryavanshi's 14-ball blitzkrieg of 39. Their performance set the tone for a 150-run total in the rain-shortened, 11-overs-a-side contest. Mumbai Indians fell well short, restricted to 123 for 9, with their entire top order failing to make an impact. This was Rajasthan Royals' third consecutive win, while MI endured their second loss in three matches. "It felt like the Mumbai Indians lacked a bit of purpose and intent with the ball, and that certainly spilled over into the batting. It was always going to be a big task to score 151 in 11 overs," said Kumble on 'JioStar'. Kumble was

IPL 2026: MI blown away by Jaiswal and Vaibhav, says Mahela Jayawardene

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted his side was blown off course by a blistering onslaught from Rajasthan Royals openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the bowlers missed their lines and lengths on a night when even Jasprit Bumrah "probably missed the length by a little bit". Mumbai Indians suffered a 27-run defeat in a rain-curtailed IPL clash as Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi lit up the night with a blistering display that powered Rajasthan Royals to 150 for 3 in 11 overs before their bowlers tightened the screws to restrict Mumbai Indians to 123 for 9 on Tuesday night. This was MI's second loss after starting the season with a win over Kolkata Knight Riders. "We were not good enough, and that's what we have to work on. I think we had some plans, but...we never executed those plans the way we wanted. These guys are batting really well. We knew the danger, especially when rain curtailed (the match), and you have the license to go up front. "We neede

IPL 2026: Jaiswal credits Sooryavanshi for easing pressure vs Bumrah

Amazed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's seemingly effortless takedown of Jasprit Bumrah, Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal said his 15-year-old opening partner eased the pressure on him in the 27-run IPL win over Mumbai Indians on a rain-soaked evening here. The talking point before the match was the first face-off between the redoubtable pacer and the teen sensation, and Sooryavanshi lived up to the hype, smashing an incoming Bumrah 131kph delivery on middle and leg for a first-ball six over mid-on. "First ball, he hit him for a six, and I told him to just keep playing his shots," said Jaiswal, who scored a 32-ball 77 not out to lift RR to 150/3 in the 11-overs a side match that was truncated because of inclement weather. Mumbai Indians, in reply, managed 123/9 to slump to a second loss on the trot, while Rajasthan Royals climbed to the top of the table with three wins from three matches. The Bihar left-hander, who was signed by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore during the 2025 IP

IPL 2026: Pandya urges MI bowlers to take responsibility after RR loss

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya said the bowlers need to take responsibility after his side lost to Rajasthan Royals by 27 runs in their rain-curtailed Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday. Pandya opted to bowl after the start of the match was delayed by more than two hours due to persistent rain. Mumbai bowlers conceded 150 runs. "We did not execute the deliveries we were supposed to (in powerplay). They (RR openers) played well. Bowlers need to take responsibility. As a bowling group, we were not up to the mark," Pandya said at the post-match presentation. "I would not put this game on the batting. Definitely the bowling unit which had to take responsibility. It is always about bowling those good balls. If we would have executed, we would have been in the game." Man of the Match Yashasvi Jaiswal (77 not out off 32 balls) and teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (39 off 14 balls) put on 80 runs for the opening wicket in just five overs to set up Rajasthan Royal's ...

RR vs MI HIGHLIGHTS IPL 2026: Jaiswal, bowlers power Rajasthan Royals to third straight win

IPL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: RR, with this win, have also regained their spot at the top of the points table with 6 points from three matches, replacing Punjab Kings

RR vs MI Live streaming details: Where to watch today's IPL 2026 match?

JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between the Rajasthan Royals and the Mumbai Indians through its app and website

IPL 2026: RR vs MI playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming

Rajasthan Royals will be aiming to secure their third win of the season when they take on Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday

IPL 2026 Today's Match: RR vs MI playing 11, batters vs bowlers match-ups

Rajasthan Royals will be hoping to get back at the top of the points table with a win over five-time champions Mumbai Indians in Guwahati

IPL 2026 RR vs MI: Pitch report, highest score, Guwahati Stadium stats

RR and MI will face each other for the first time at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati when they take the field for Match 13 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday