PBKS vs RR Highlights, IPL 2026 Match 40: Scorecard & Stats | RR Won By 6 Wkts

Match Overview

• Fixture: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
• Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
• Match: 40th Match
• Date & Time: 28 April 2026, 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
• Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets

What Happened in This Match?

Punjab Kings had a great start in IPL 2026. They won six matches in a row and no one could stop them. But on the night of 28 April 2026, Rajasthan Royals finally broke that winning streak. RR chased down a huge target of 223 runs and won the match by 6 wickets with 4 balls to spare. It was one of the most exciting matches of IPL 2026.
The match was played at the Maharaja Yadvinder Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. RR captain Riyan Parag won the toss and decided to bowl first. That decision turned out to be very good for Rajasthan.

PBKS Batting: 222/4 in 20 Overs

Punjab Kings bat first and their openers are swinging hard from the very first ball. Priyansh Arya scores 29 runs in just 11 balls. He hits the ball so hard that the crowd boos him. But Jofra Archer dismisses him early. Even after that wicket, Punjab does not slow down.

Prabhsimran Singh is strong and smart at the top. He scores 59 runs in 44 balls and gives Punjab a strong platform. His innings is not just about hitting big shots – he chooses the right balls to attack and leaves the bad ones. Cooper Connolly also scores a quick 30 runs in 14 balls, giving Punjab another big push in the powerplay.

Captain Shreyas Iyer finds the surface a bit difficult. He scores 30 runs in 27 balls before getting the wicket of Nandre Burger. Punjab is doing well, but the best is yet to come.

Then comes Marcus Stoinis. He walks in at the end of the innings and destroys the bowling. He scored an unbeaten 62 off just 22 balls. This is cricket from another planet. He hit 4 fours and 6 sixes. He scored 24 runs in the last over. Stoinis and Suryansh Shedge (32 not out off 21 balls) ensured that Punjab reached 222/4. This is a big score on any ground.

PBKS Scorecard (Batting)

Fall of Wickets: 1-37 (Arya, 2.5 ov), 2-96 (Connolly, 8.2 ov), 3-144 (Prabhsimran, 13.6 ov), 4-181 (Iyer, 17.6 ov)

RR Bowling Figures

RR Chase: 228/4 in 19.2 Overs

Rajasthan Royals need 223 runs to win. This is a big target. But their openers are not scared at all. In fact, they look like they are playing a warm-up game.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi comes out and bowls like a storm. He scores 43 runs in just 16 balls. He has hit 3 fours and 5 sixes. His strike rate is 268.75. Arshdeep Singh and Lockie Ferguson are top-class bowlers, but Suryavanshi makes them ordinary tonight. RR reaches 50 runs in just 3.1 overs. The spectators can hardly believe what they are seeing.

Yashasvi Jaiswal continues the pressure at the other end. He scores 51 runs in 27 balls with 7 fours and a six. Together, the two openers put Rajasthan in a good position. It seems like the game is almost over for Punjab.

But then Yuzvendra Chahal steps up and gives Punjab some hope. Chahal is a smart leg-spinner and he uses his brains against Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag. He takes 3 wickets for just 36 runs. Suddenly, Rajasthan’s score is 151 for 4 in 14 overs. They still need 72 runs in 36 balls. It’s not easy. Punjab starts to believe that they can win.

That’s when Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dube come in and settle everything for Rajasthan. Both the batsmen are calm, smart and powerful. Together they scored 77 runs in just 32 balls without getting out. Shubham Dube is an impressive player and he scores 31 not out in 12 balls. He hits the ball into the stands when it matters most.

But Ferreira was the real hero of the night. He scored an unbeaten 52 off 26 balls, with 6 fours and 3 sixes. When Rajasthan needed just 2 runs in the last over, Ferreira ended the match with a six over long-on. Rajasthan won with 4 balls to spare.

RR Scorecard (Batting)

Fall of Wickets: 1-51 (Sooryavanshi, 3.2 ov), 2-105 (Jurel, 9.4 ov), 3-123 (Jaiswal, 11.2 ov), 4-151 (Parag, 13.6 ov)

PBKS Bowling Figures

Match Summary Table

Player of the Match – Donovan Ferreira

Donovan Ferreira got the Player of the Match award and he fully deserves it. When Rajasthan are in trouble, he comes on the field and keeps his cool. He doesn’t try to hit sixes on every ball. He chooses his moments, runs hard between the wickets and hits big shots when the team needs them. His unbeaten 52 runs off 26 balls is the best innings to win the match. Ferreira sealed the game with a six – the most stylish end to IPL 2026 so far.

Key Highlights of the Match

RR’s powerplay was unstoppable: Rajasthan scored 84 runs in the first 6 overs and lost just 1 wicket. That’s almost 14 runs per over. It changes everything about the chase game.

Stoinis goes empty-handed: Marcus Stoinis scored 62 runs in 22 balls, including 6 sixes. He turns a good score into a huge score and gives Punjab something to defend.

Chahal brings Punjab back: When Rajasthan looked certain to win, Yuzvendra Chahal took 3 wickets and brought Punjab back into the match. His spell is the best bowling performance of the night.

Ferreira and Dube win: Needing 72 runs in 36 balls, Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dube put on 77 runs without losing a wicket. That partnership wins the match for Rajasthan.

Harpreet Brar Best: In a match where almost every bowler goes for runs, Harpreet Brar gives away just 25 runs in 4 overs. He is the best bowler for Punjab team tonight.

What the Captains Said

Riyan Parag (RR, winning captain): “As a team, what we planned before the tournament, we showed in this game. The worry is always from outside – inside our dressing room, we trust every player. Shubham and Donovan, the way they batted at the end, was commendable. They took the game away from Punjab.”

Shreyas Iyer (PBKS, losing captain): “I think the score of 222 on the board was brilliant. The batsmen were exceptional. But we fell a little short in the bowling execution. We had planned to bowl slow and yorkers but it didn’t work out. The partnership between Ferreira and Shubham Dube really hurt us. This is our first defeat of the season and it teaches us a lot. We will go back to the drawing board and come back strong.”

Points Table Impact

Even after this defeat, Punjab Kings are still at the top of the IPL 2026 points table with 13 points from 8 matches. But their unbeaten streak is now over. Rajasthan Royals have moved up by 12 points and their playoff position now looks even stronger. They are confident, they are dangerous, and after chasing 223 runs, they believe they can beat anyone.

Top Performers Summary

Top Run-Scorer of the Match

Top Wicket-Taker of the Match

Cricket Match Prediction Is True [RR Won By 6 Wkts]

Cricbites Match Insight

Rajasthan Royals showed everyone in IPL 2026 that no target is too big if your top order performs strongly in the powerplay. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is turning into one of the most exciting young players in the world. His ability to score at a strike rate of around 270 in big match situations is very special. Punjab Kings have suffered their first defeat, but their team is still the strongest in the table. The way Stoinis bats in the death overs makes them a very dangerous team to play against.

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Disclaimer

All match data, scores and statistics given in this article are based on the official match results of IPL 2026 Match 40 played on 28 April 2026. Cricketers present this information for the fans and followers of the game. Cricket is full of surprises, and records are always made to be broken.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who won the IPL 2026 Match 40 between PBKS and RR?

Rajasthan Royals won the match by 6 wickets. They chased down 223 runs in 19.2 overs.

Q2. Who was the Player of the Match in PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 Match 40?

Donovan Ferreira won the Player of the Match award for his brilliant innings of 52 not out off 26 balls.

Q3. What was the final score in PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 Match 40?

Punjab Kings scored 222/4 in 20 overs. Rajasthan Royals chased down 228/4 in 19.2 overs.

Q4. Where was PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 Match 40 played?

This match was played at Maharaja Yadvinder Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh.

Q5. Who scored the most runs for Punjab Kings in Match 40?

Marcus Stoinis scored the most runs for Punjab Kings, in which he scored an unbeaten 62 runs in just 22 balls.

Q6. Who took the most wickets in PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 Match 40?

Yuzvendra Chahal was the best bowler with 3 wickets for 36 runs in 4 overs. He single-handedly brought Punjab back into the match.