Ferreira, Shubham, RR openers hand PBKS their first defeat
Chahal picked 3 for 36 and Stoinis smashed 62* off 22 but the efforts weren't enough as Rajasthan Royals jumped to third place
28/04Result
40th Match (N), Indian Premier League at New Chandigarh, Apr 28 2026
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![Punjab Kings]( "Punjab Kings")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
228/4 (19.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
28/04Result
40th Match (N), Indian Premier League at New Chandigarh, Apr 28 2026
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![Punjab Kings]( "Punjab Kings")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
228/4 (19.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Parag penalised after being caught vaping during PBKS vs RR match
The BCCI said it was "exploring other options to initiate proceedings for stringent action against the erring team, its officials and player/s to ensure that the reputation of IPL remains intact"
Shubham Dubey comes good in 'very difficult role' for RR
A journeyman cricketer, he has found in RR a team that backs him, and has played back-to-back innings of impact for them
Arshdeep's form 'a concern' as PBKS get their first 'reality check'
"You're not going to go through the IPL and not lose a game," James Hopes, PBKS' fast-bowling coach, said of their slightly below-par bowling
Being dropped will 'dent his confidence massively' - Abhinav on Bishnoi
"I thought he was in good form," says fellow legspinner Piyush Chawla after RR dropped Ravi Bishnoi forYash Raj Punja
Sooryavanshi back at the top of IPL 2026 Orange Cap table
Here's how things stand at the top of the Orange and Purple Cap tables at IPL 2026 at the end of Rajasthan Royals' win over Punjab Kings
Ferreira after match-winning 52*: 'Kept my mind clear, like a kid playing with a toy truck'
RR allrounder struck an unbeaten 52 to hand PBKS their first defeat of IPL 2026
RR opt to bowl and leave out Hetmyer, Bishnoi
Punjab Kings also made two changes while Parag said there was a "cloud cover and little showers as well"
A timely warning for PBKS as bowling cracks widen
A lack of slower balls from Punjab Kings, especially Arshdeep Singh, pointed towards the bowling woes their formidable batting had made up for so far this season
Preview
Can Rajasthan Royals stop the Punjab Kings juggernaut?
PBKS' mighty batting line-up will face a stern test against Archer and Burger
