RR vs RCB Highlights, IPL 2026: Royals Maintain Perfect Streak With Dominant Win In Guwahati

The battle for the top spot in IPL 2026 lived up to its billing in Guwahati as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) extended their winning streak to four matches, handing the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), their first defeat of the season.

In a clash of titans, it was the youthful exuberance of RR that overcame the veteran-heavy depth of RCB. With this victory, the Royals sit “head and shoulders” above the league with 8 points from 4 games.

Sooryavanshi vs. The Stars: The 15-Year-Old Phenomenon
All eyes were on the teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and he did not disappoint. Facing a formidable RCB opening attack led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the 15-year-old continued his destructive form.

The Start: Sooryavanshi blazed to a quickfire 42 off 18 balls, taking particular a liking to the pace of Jacob Duffy.

The Partnership: Alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, the duo put on a 70-run opening stand in just 5.2 overs, effectively killing the powerplay for RCB and setting a platform for a massive total.

The Captain’s Knock: Local hero and RR captain Riyan Parag anchored the middle order with a composed 45*, ensuring RR reached a formidable 212/5.

RCB’s Chase: Tim David’s Lone Resistance
Chasing 213, RCB’s star-studded top order struggled against the raw pace of Jofra Archer and the discipline of Sandeep Sharma.

Key Moments of the Chase:

Kohli’s Struggle: Virat Kohli was trapped LBW by Nandre Burger early in the powerplay for just 12.

The Middle Order Collapse: Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal failed to find the boundary regularly against the spin duo of Ravi Bishnoi and Ravindra Jadeja, who choked the scoring rate in the middle overs.

David’s Onslaught: As he did against CSK, Tim David launched a late-innings counter-attack, smashing five sixes in a 24-ball 60. However, the mountain was too high to climb.

Final Score:

RR: 212/5 (20 overs)

RCB: 188/8 (20 overs)

Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 24 runs.

The “New” Royals: Playoff Locks?
With four wins from four games, RR has proven that their bowling group—consisting of Archer, Burger, and Bishnoi—is arguably the most balanced in the tournament. Their ability to defend totals in the high-scoring Guwahati conditions cements their status as the current favorites for the trophy.

Meanwhile, for RCB, this serves as a wake-up call. While their “winning machine” tag took a hit, their 200+ chase ability remains a threat that no team can afford to ignore.