CricketMAN2 brings you a simple update from the PBKS vs RR match in IPL 2026. The game had big scores and a shocking moment when a fan was injured by a six.
Fan injured after Priyansh Arya’s six
The incident happened in the second over of Punjab Kings’ innings.
Nandre Burger bowled a fast delivery, and Priyansh Arya hit a powerful six. The ball went into the stands and hit a fan on the face.
The fan started bleeding, and people nearby rushed to help. Medical staff treated the person quickly and then took them to a hospital in Mullanpur.
This moment created panic in the crowd and became a major talking point from the match.
Arya was later dismissed in the third over by Jofra Archer. He scored 29 runs off 11 balls.
Punjab Kings innings
Punjab Kings scored a big total of 222 runs in 20 overs.
Prabhsimran Singh played a steady innings of 59 runs. Priyansh Arya gave a quick start with 29 runs.
Marcus Stoinis finished strongly with an unbeaten 62 runs off just 22 balls.
PBKS Batting Summary
| Player | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | 59 | 44 |
| Priyansh Arya | 29 | 11 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 62* | 22 |
PBKS came into this match in top form and remained at the top of the points table even after this game.
Rajasthan Royals chase
Rajasthan Royals chased the target of 223 runs successfully.
They got a strong start from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Sooryavanshi scored 43 runs off 16 balls, while Jaiswal added 51 runs.
In the final overs, Donovan Ferreira played a match-winning innings. He scored 52 runs off 26 balls and stayed not out.
Shubham Dubey supported him with 31 runs off 12 balls.
RR Batting Summary
| Player | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 51 | 27 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 43 | 16 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 52* | 26 |
| Shubham Dubey | 31* | 12 |
Rajasthan Royals won the match by 6 wickets.
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Points table impact
| Team | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 1st | Still top of table |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3rd | Strong playoff chance |
Punjab Kings still lead the table with 13 points. Rajasthan Royals moved to third place with this win.
Punjab Kings will play their next match against Gujarat Titans on May 3.
Rajasthan Royals will look to continue their winning form in upcoming matches.
Summary
This match had everything: big scores, fast batting, and a shocking crowd incident.
Priyansh Arya’s six became the biggest talking point, while Donovan Ferreira’s finishing helped RR win the match.
Fans can expect more exciting matches as IPL 2026 continues.
