RCB vs CSK — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • RCB won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, RCB took on CSK on May 11, 2026, 08:51 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 387 runs and 7 wickets fall between CSK (193/6 in 20.0 overs) and RCB (194/1 in 11.0 overs).
2. CSK Innings Breakdown (193/6)
Batting in the first innings, CSK finished on 193/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, CSK accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 100 runs off 51 balls (including 7 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 196.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Urvil Patel, who contributed 61 runs off 42 deliveries, while Prashant Veer added 13 (7b). With the ball in the first innings, Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the bowling figures with 3/50 in 7.0 overs (economy 7.14), assisted by Josh Hazlewood (2/60 in 5.0 overs).
3. RCB Chase & Second Innings Summary (194/1)
Pursuing a target of 194 runs for victory, RCB recorded 194/1 in 11.0 overs at a scoring rate of 17.64 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for RCB with 127 runs from 38 balls (6 fours, 13 sixes, strike rate 334.2), alongside Phil Salt who chipped in with 51 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Mukesh Choudhary delivered a key spell of 0/24 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 12.00, while Anshul Kamboj finished with 0/31 (2.0 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 117 runs off 48 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 0 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Virat Kohli 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 176.0 total points, followed closely by Sanju Samson (144.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli .