Rajasthan Royals grabbed attention both on and off the field after beating Punjab Kings in a high-scoring IPL 2026 match. After the win, RR shared a funny social media post inspired by Salman Khan, which quickly went viral.
RR’s Viral Social Media Moment
After the match, Rajasthan Royals posted “Sorry Bhai, Aaj Nahi!” as a playful reply to an old tweet by Salman Khan.
They also shared a video where Donovan Ferreira humorously said “Sorry Bhai, not today.” Fans loved this mix of cricket and Bollywood-style fun, and the post spread quickly across social media.
Punjab Kings’ Strong Batting
Punjab Kings put up a big total after batting first.
| Player | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | 59 | 44 |
| Priyansh Arya | 29 | 11 |
| Cooper Connolly | 30 | 14 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 62* | 22 |
Punjab Kings scored 222/4 in 20 overs. Stoinis played a powerful finish, hitting six sixes and pushing the total beyond 220.
Rajasthan Royals’ Aggressive Chase
Rajasthan Royals started the chase with attacking intent.
| Player | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 43 | 16 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 51 | 27 |
| Riyan Parag | 29 | 16 |
They kept the required run rate under control throughout the innings.
Match Result and Finish
RR finished the chase strongly in the final overs.
| Player | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Donovan Ferreira | 52* | 26 |
| Shubham Dubey | 31 | 12 |
Rajasthan Royals reached 223/4 with four balls remaining and won the match by 6 wickets.
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Bowling Highlights
| Bowler | Team | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | 3/36 |
| Yash Raj Punja | RR | 2/41 |
Chahal tried to bring Punjab back into the game, but RR’s batting depth proved too strong.
Final Take
Rajasthan Royals not only won a thrilling match but also entertained fans with their social media creativity.
The win keeps RR’s momentum going in IPL 2026, while Punjab Kings will look to bounce back in upcoming matches.
