Rajasthan Royals Continue Winning Streak in IPL 2026
Rajasthan Royals have extended their winning streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, securing a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This marks their fourth consecutive win in the tournament, showcasing their dominance and strong performance this season.
Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has been a key figure in the team’s success. He spoke about the positive atmosphere within the squad, the noticeable improvements this season, and the exceptional performances of young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Bishnoi was instrumental in dismissing Virat Kohli with a well-disguised googly and later removed Krunal Pandya, finishing with figures of 2-32. He continues to lead the purple cap leaderboard this season.
The Secret Behind Rajasthan Royals’ Success
Bishnoi highlighted the main reasons behind the team’s strong start to the season:
- The team is extremely happy with their four consecutive wins.
- They aim to maintain a consistent style of cricket rather than relying on just one or two players.
- Strong starts from the top order have helped them finish games efficiently.
- Winning consistently has boosted team morale.
- Most of the players are around the same age, which helps them connect and understand each other better, contributing significantly to their success.
Technical Adjustments and Bowling Action
Bishnoi also shared insights into his technical adjustments and bowling action:
- From a technical standpoint, he has made a few minor changes.
- Earlier, he used to start a bit farther from the umpire, affecting his diagonal run-up and leading to a normal jump while bowling.
- He is still learning how to use the crease effectively but has focused on his unique strengths.
- His non-bowling arm still tends to get stuck occasionally, and he is working on correcting it.
- Last year, his front foot was very heavy while bowling, so he has been focusing on these small technical aspects.
- While not as polished as he would like, he hopes to improve further as the season progresses.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shines with Explosive Performance
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a sensational innings, scoring 78 runs off just 26 deliveries to guide Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. During the 203-run chase, he eased the pressure on the team by attacking RCB’s bowlers with remarkable composure and attacking flair.
His explosive knock included eight boundaries and seven towering sixes, earning him the IPL 2026 Orange Cap. With 200 runs from only four outings, he has started the season exceptionally well.
A Team Player and Mentor
Sooryavanshi’s impact on the team is evident, as Bishnoi shared:
- Vaibhav targets all of the team members in the nets.
- He often tells the team in the dressing room that he is glad to have him in the squad.
- It doesn’t bother him if he gets hit in practice.
- When Sooryavanshi took a single off Krunal Pandya’s first ball, the team was surprised because he usually attacks left-arm spinners right from the start.
- The way he is batting now is phenomenal.
