Skipper Rajat Patidar’s resilient 63 off 40 balls and Venkatesh Iyer’s quick 29 off 15 propelled RCB to 201/8 against RR in the IPL 2026 match at Baraspara Cricket Stadium. The match began dramatically with Jofra Archer dismissing Phil Salt on the first ball. Despite early pressure, Kohli and Padikkal’s partnership briefly put RCB ahead with a 45-run stand.
Archer’s fiery spell saw the dismissal of Padikkal and Kohli, shifting the momentum in RR’s favor. Bishnoi’s clever bowling further dented RCB, reducing them to 76/5. Romario Shepherd’s brief spark with a six was overshadowed by wickets falling around him. Venkatesh Iyer, replacing Padikkal, made a notable impact, accelerating RCB’s innings with Patidar.
Patidar’s explosive half-century, featuring powerful shots against Burger and Bishnoi, was a highlight. Despite his dismissal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Iyer’s quick runs helped RCB reach 201/8 in 20 overs. Archer, Bishnoi, and Brijesh took two wickets each for RR, while Sandeep Sharma and Jadeja claimed one each.
