Rajasthan Royals Achieve Record Powerplay Score in IPL 2026: 97/1 in 6 Overs

Rajasthan Royals produced a blistering opening six overs in Guwahati during IPL 2026. Chasing 202, the Royals raced to 97/1 in the powerplay at Barsapara Stadium.

Explosive batting display

Vaibhav Suryavanshi led the assault with a 15-ball half-century. He struck eight fours and four sixes in a high-octane cameo.

Suryavanshi began with a check drive off Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He then targeted Abhinandan Singh and Josh Hazlewood, hitting a flurry of boundaries.

Support from Dhruv Jurel

Dhruv Jurel played a strong supporting role. He hit three fours and two sixes, notably punishing Abhinandan Singh.

An early wicket for Yashasvi Jaiswal did not slow the chase. The pair pushed the run rate to an exceptional level.

Record and historical context

The 97/1 in 6 overs is the highest powerplay total in the 2026 IPL season. It also stands as the Rajasthan Royals’ quickest powerplay tally.

Overall, it ranks as the fifth-highest powerplay score in IPL history. The effort refocused the chase for a target of 202.

This innings underlines the Rajasthan Royals’ powerplay intent. The record powerplay score reshaped the match from the start.

Report by Filmogaz.com.