Rcb vs Csk — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Sva • Rcb won the match by 247 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Sva, Rcb took on Csk on Jan 3, 2026, 01:08 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rcb won the match by 247 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 351 runs and 16 wickets fall between Rcb (299/6 in 12.0 overs) and Csk (52/10 in 3.3 overs).
2. Rcb Innings Breakdown (299/6)
Batting in the first innings, Rcb finished on 299/6 from 12.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 24.92 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Rcb accumulated 182 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 178 runs off 33 balls (including 4 fours and 27 sixes at a strike rate of 539.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Phil Salt, who contributed 68 runs off 13 deliveries, while Devdutt Paddikal added 22 (7b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Kamboj led the bowling figures with 3/85 in 4.0 overs (economy 21.25), assisted by Firlder (1/22 in 2.0 overs).
3. Csk Chase & Second Innings Summary (52/10)
Pursuing a target of 300 runs for victory, Csk recorded 52/10 in 3.3 overs at a scoring rate of 14.86 runs per over. Dhoni anchored the chase for Csk with 24 runs from 5 balls (0 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 480.0), alongside Mustafizur who chipped in with 10 off 4 balls. Defending the total, Rajat Patidar delivered a key spell of 3/12 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 12.00, while Josh Hazlewood finished with 3/12 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Virat Kohli and Phil Salt (Rcb), who combined for 166 runs off 31 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Samson making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Virat Kohli (Rcb) topped the match rankings with 286.0 total points, followed closely by Phil Salt (110.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli .