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5 SourcesPunjab, India, India
thebalanced.newsRajasthan Royals Beat Punjab Kings by Six Wickets in IPL 2026 Match
Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets at the PCA Stadium, handing PBKS their first loss of IPL 2026. Punjab posted 222/4, led by half-centuries from Prabhsimran Singh and Marcus Stoinis. RR chased successfully with key contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Donovan Ferreira (unbeaten 52 off 26 balls), and impact player Shubham Dubey (31 not out). Veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal advised RR bowler Yash Raj Punja, who took two wickets. Ferreira was named Man of the Match for his match-winning innings.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group presents a sports event with minimal political framing, focusing on player performances and match details. Coverage includes perspectives from team coaches, players, and commentators, emphasizing individual contributions and tactical insights without political commentary or partisan framing.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The overall tone across the articles is positive, highlighting Rajasthan Royals' successful chase and key player performances. The sentiment reflects enthusiasm and appreciation for individual efforts, with no negative or critical language, maintaining an upbeat and celebratory mood consistent with sports reporting.
How 5 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | Shubam And 300 SR! RR Coach Lauds Southpaw's Crucial Cameo Vs PBKS | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Turn And Bounce! Yuzvendra Chahal's Word Of Wisdom To RR Youngster Yash Raj Punja | Center | Positive |
| thetelegraph | From setback to standout: Donovan Ferreira's unbeaten 52 powers Rajasthan Royals to victory | Center | Positive |
| httpswwwoutlookindiacom | PBKS Vs RR, IPL Player Of The Match: Who Won POTM Award Yesterday In Indian Premier League 2026 Match 40 Outlook India | Center | Positive |
| republicworld | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi HILARIOUSLY Forces Ravindra Jadeja to Cut Cake After RR Beat PBKS in IPL 2026 WATCH VIDEO | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
republicworld broke this story on 29 Apr, 03:46 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1republicworld29 Apr, 03:46 amVaibhav Sooryavanshi HILARIOUSLY Forces Ravindra Jadeja to Cut Cake After RR Beat PBKS in IPL 2026 WATCH VIDEO
- 2httpswwwoutlookindiacom29 Apr, 04:21 amPBKS Vs RR, IPL Player Of The Match: Who Won POTM Award Yesterday In Indian Premier League 2026 Match 40 Outlook India
- 3thetelegraph29 Apr, 06:49 amFrom setback to standout: Donovan Ferreira's unbeaten 52 powers Rajasthan Royals to victory
- 4news1829 Apr, 12:10 pmTurn And Bounce! Yuzvendra Chahal's Word Of Wisdom To RR Youngster Yash Raj Punja
- 5news1829 Apr, 02:11 pmShubam And 300 SR! RR Coach Lauds Southpaw's Crucial Cameo Vs PBKS
Lens Score breakdown
26/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap80%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- Punjab, India, India
- Sources analysed
- 5
- Last analysed
- 29 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Punjab KingsNot outRajasthan RoyalsOver (cricket)InningsWicketBatting (cricket)Inderjit Singh Bindra StadiumPrabhsimran SinghYashasvi JaiswalMullanpur GaribdassMarcus Stoinis
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