New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals Young sensation Vibhu Suryavanshi produced a brilliant batting performance that gave him a record-breaking start against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. Chasing 202, RR raced to 97/1 in the Powerplay, their highest ever total in the first six overs and one of the best in IPL history. Suryavanshi, who was dismissed for 78 off 26, played a brilliant innings of 57 off just 18 balls inside the powerplay, while Dhruv Jurel followed him with a brisk 27 off 10 balls.
The sixth over alone scored 24 runs, underscoring RR’s dominance.The effort gave RR the highest powerplay score in IPL history, behind some explosive totals by Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. Highest Power Play Total In IPL
- 125/0 – SRH v DC, Delhi, 2024
- 107/0 – SRH v LSG, Hyderabad, 2024
- 105/0 – KKR vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2017
- 100/2 – CSK vs PBKS, Wankhede, 2014
- 97/1 – RR vs RCB, Guwahati, 2026*
- 94/1 – SRH v RR, Hyderabad, 2025
The aggressive approach ensured that RR took control of the chase early, putting a lot of pressure on RCB’s bowling attack.Earlier, RCB had posted 201/8, largely thanks to a battling knock from the skipper. Rajat PatidarWho scored 63 runs off 40 balls. During the collapse, Patidar steadied the innings and kept the scoreboard ticking despite wickets falling at the other end. Virat Kohli provided a quick start with 32 off 16 balls but fell trying to accelerate.Led by the bowlers of RR Jofra Archer And Ravi Bishnoi triggered a middle-order collapse, which reduced RCB to 94/6 at one stage. Bishnoi’s variations proved crucial, while Brijesh Sharma impressed with key hits.However, a late surge from impact sub Venkatesh Iyer, who scored 29 off 15 balls, including 21 in the last over, pushed RCB past the 200-run mark. Despite the late flourishes, the overall surface appeared a little down on the bounce but also the value of the shots.In reply, RR’s fearless style in the powerplay led by Suryavanshi decisively swung the game in their favour, scripting a memorable night and heralding the arrival of a new batting star in the IPL.
