Rajasthan Royals became the first team in the Indian Premier League's 2026 edition to beat Punjab Kings. Finishers Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey put together an epic fightback to pull off a clinical chase in Mullanpur.

Rajasthan Royals handed Punjab Kings their first defeat in IPL 2026, led by Ferreira and Dubey's explosive performances.

IPL 2016: Donovan Ferreira stepped up when Rajasthan Royals needed it most against Punjab Kings. The middle order finally delivered, helping them chase 223 and hand Shreyas Iyer's men their first defeat of the season on Tuesday.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings suffered their first loss of the season as Rajasthan Royals chased down 223, with Shreyas Iyer admitting poor bowling execution cost them the game. Despite strong efforts from Yuzvendra Chahal and Harpreet Brar, PBKS failed to contain RR, ending their unbeaten run.

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