RR Chase 221 As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Powers Rajasthan Royals Win
Rajasthan Royals Stay Alive In Playoff Race
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 93 became the turning point as Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets in IPL 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Chasing a tough target of 221, RR finished at 225/3 in 19.1 overs and kept their playoff hopes alive. The victory gave Rajasthan fresh momentum as they continued their push for the final playoff spot.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Plays Match-Winning Knock
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the biggest highlight of the match with a stunning 93 off 38 balls. His aggressive innings helped RR control the chase after Yashasvi Jaiswal gave the team a quick start with 43 off 23 balls. Sooryavanshi missed a century, but his powerful hitting made the target look easier and put LSG’s bowlers under pressure.
Earlier, Lucknow Super Giants posted 220/5 in 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh led their batting with a brilliant 96 off 57 balls, while Josh Inglis added 60 off 29 balls. Rishabh Pant also chipped in with 35. For RR, Yash Raj Punja picked up 2 wickets for 35 runs. Donovan Ferreira completed the chase with a six, sealing an important win for the Rajasthan Royals.
