US EditionRajasthan Hands Punjab Its First Defeat in Indian Premier League
Punjab Kings posted 222/4 after Marcus Stoinis' explosive 62 off 22 balls, but Rajasthan Royals completed the chase in Match 40 of IPL 2026.
- On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the Rajasthan Royals ended the Punjab Kings' unbeaten run, securing a six-wicket victory at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.
- Propelled by Marcus Stoinis' powerful, unbeaten 62 off just 22 balls, the Punjab Kings posted 222-4 after being invited to bat first, with Stoinis' late blitz helping the team recover from a stuttering middle phase.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal's 51 off 27 balls anchored Rajasthan's chase, while Donovan Ferreira struck an aggressive 52 not out off 26 balls, supported by impact player Shubham Dubey's unbeaten 31 off 12 balls.
- Ferreira finished the match in 19.2 overs by hitting a six to reach his half-century, clinching victory and neutralizing Punjab's previously dominant form through Rajasthan's aggressive hitting in the final overs.
- With 13 points, the Punjab Kings remain table-toppers, while the Rajasthan Royals moved to third with 12 points, sitting behind the defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru on net run-rate.
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