IPL 2026: Royals Deliver Epic Smackdown to Punjab Kings

In a blockbuster IPL 2026 showdown, the Rajasthan Royals delivered a stunning six-wicket smackdown to the Punjab Kings, handing them their first loss of the season. The Kings flexed first with a mighty 222/6, thanks to Marcus Stoinis's explosive 62 off 22 balls. But the Royals roared back, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal leading the charge, sealing the deal with a fierce 77-run partnership.