Top 5 most memorable matches of IPL 2026

RR vs MI, Match 13

While Sooryavanshi was the big talk of the IPL, this game was all about Yashasvi Jaiwal proving that he was not to be taken lightly either. Batting first in a game shortened to 11 overs due to rain, the two young southpaws took the attack to the Mumbai Indians bowlers. In a highly anticipated contest, Sooryavanshi hit the mercurial Jasprit Bumrah for three sixes in an over, including one off the first ball he faced from him. The 15-year-old fell for 39, but Jaiswal carried his bat on with an unbeaten 77 off 32 to take the Royals to a dominant 150 for 3 in their 20 overs.

MI were unable to get going in their batting innings, losing wickets at key moments, finishing their innings on 123 for 9. This was the first instance of the Royals' batters announcing themselves as a force to be reckoned with. The young southpaws at the top announced themselves in style, stitching a stand of 80 runs off just 30 balls.