Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Maharashtra — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Aditya Primier League • Maharashtra won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Aditya Primier League, Royal Challengers Bangalore took on Maharashtra on Apr 4, 2026, 09:16 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Maharashtra won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 120 runs and 15 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bangalore (58/10 in 11.1 overs) and Maharashtra (62/5 in 8.5 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore Innings Breakdown (58/10)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bangalore finished on 58/10 from 11.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.19 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bangalore accumulated 27 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Plil Salt spearheaded the batting effort with 35 runs off 31 balls (including 4 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 112.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who contributed 12 runs off 18 deliveries, while Jitesh Sharma added 2 (2b). The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Sharne Warne led the bowling figures with 9/6 in 3.1 overs (economy 1.89), assisted by Lasith Malinga (1/22 in 4.0 overs).
3. Maharashtra Chase & Second Innings Summary (62/5)
Pursuing a target of 59 runs for victory, Maharashtra recorded 62/5 in 8.5 overs at a scoring rate of 7.02 runs per over. Kl Rahul anchored the chase for Maharashtra with 26 runs from 23 balls (2 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 113.0), alongside Shreyas Iyer who chipped in with 13 off 11 balls. Defending the total, Josh Hanzlewood delivered a key spell of 4/11 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.50, while Krunal Pandya finished with 1/8 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Plil Salt (Royal Challengers Bangalore ), who combined for 37 runs off 40 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Kl Rahul 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—Sharne Warne (Maharashtra ) topped the match rankings with 267.0 total points, followed closely by Josh Hanzlewood (138.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sharne Warne.