New Delhi: It started with Virat Kohli‘Nagan Dance’ and ended with a breathtaking blitz by Vaibhu Suryavanshi. gave Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 was played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday with entertainment written both on and off the field.With the toss delayed due to rain and a wet outfield, Kohli slipped into his fun mode. Amidst loud chants from the stands, the RCB star broke out into his trademark ‘nagan dance’ during the warm-up, to huge cheers. The crowd chanted “Kohli! Kohli!” The slogans echoed. As the former India captain soaked in the moment with a smile.But once the game started, it was Rajasthan Royals who did the victory dance.Chasing 202, RR were bolstered by a brilliant attack from young sensation Vibhu Suryavanshi, who scored 78 off just 26 balls. His fearless strokeplay, combined with Dhruv Jural’s calm and unbeaten 81 off 43 balls, helped Rajasthan to a comfortable six-wicket win.The duo put on a match-defining stand of 108 runs for the second wicket in just 37 balls to take the game away from RCB.Earlier, Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 201 runs for 8 wickets after coming in to bat. Skipper Rajat Patidar led from the front with 63, while Kohli (32), Romario Shepherd (22) and Venkatesh Iyer (29) made useful contributions.Krunal Pandya attempted a comeback with two quick wickets, but Jorrell combined with Ravindra Jadeja (24) to ensure there was no late turnaround, completing the chase with two overs to spare.Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi and Brijesh Sharma took two wickets each for Rajasthan.Kohli may have won over the crowd with his dance moves before the match, but it was Suryavanshi and Jorrell who had a say in the final, registering another resounding win for the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals.RR next face Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 13, while RCB face Mumbai Indians on Sunday.
