Series #1778915162712
18/05/2026 - 03:44 PM
CH

Chennai Super Kings

22/02.0 Overs
VS
RO

Royal Challengers Bangalore

0/20.3 Overs

Chennai Super Kings won the match by 22 run

Man of the MatchNaveen

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Chennai Super Kings Inning

22/02.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
J
Jai Akash
not out131120118.2
N
Naveen Striker
not out1100100.0
Extras8 (wd 8, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total22/0 (2.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
V
Vishnu
1.0014014.00
M
Mani
1.00808.00

Partnerships

Jai Akash & Naveen
Jai Akash 13 · Naveen 1
14 (12b)
Match Timeline2 Overs
Over 2Mani
8 Runs
0
0
Wd
Wd
1
4
1
0
Over 1Vishnu
14 Runs
2
0
4
0
Wd
Wd
Wd
Wd
1
Wd
Wd
1

Royal Challengers Bangalore Inning

0/20.3 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
V
Vishnu
c Naveen b Naveen 01000.0
M
Mani
b Naveen 02000.0
R
Rahul
not out00000.0
R
RohitStriker
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total0/2 (0.3 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
N
Naveen
0.30020.00
Fielding Highlights
Naveen
1 C

Partnerships

Vishnu & Mani
Vishnu 0 · Mani 0
0 (1b)
Mani & Rahul
Mani 0 · Rahul 0
0 (2b)
Match Timeline1 Overs
Over 1Naveen
2 Wkt0 Runs
W
0
W
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Indian Premier League • Chennai Super Kings won the match by 22 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 22 runs & 2 wickets
Chennai Super Kings Top Batter: Jai Akash — 13 (11b, 2x4, 0x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Mani — 0/8 (1.0 ov)
Royal Challengers Bangalore Top Batter: Vishnu — 0 (1b, 0x4, 0x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Naveen — 2/0 (0.3 ov)
Best Partnership: Jai Akash & Naveen — 14 runs (12b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Naveen (Chennai Super Kings ) — 52.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 2-over encounter of Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings took on Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 18, 2026, 09:56 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Super Kings won the match by 22 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 22 runs and 2 wickets fall between Chennai Super Kings (22/0 in 2.0 overs) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (0/2 in 0.3 overs).

2. Chennai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (22/0)

Batting in the first innings, Chennai Super Kings finished on 22/0 from 2.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.00 runs per over. During the opening 2 overs, Chennai Super Kings accumulated 22 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Jai Akash spearheaded the batting effort with 13 runs off 11 balls (including 2 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 118.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Naveen , who contributed 1 runs off 1 deliveries. The bowling side conceded 8 extra runs (wides: 8, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Mani led the bowling figures with 0/8 in 1.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by Vishnu (0/14 in 1.0 overs).

3. Royal Challengers Bangalore Chase & Second Innings Summary (0/2)

Pursuing a target of 23 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bangalore recorded 0/2 in 0.3 overs at a scoring rate of 0.00 runs per over. Vishnu anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bangalore with 0 runs from 1 balls (0 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 0.0), alongside Mani who chipped in with 0 off 2 balls. Defending the total, Naveen delivered a key spell of 2/0 across 0.3 overs at an economy rate of 0.00.

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jai Akash and Naveen (Chennai Super Kings ), who combined for 14 runs off 12 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Naveen 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—Naveen (Chennai Super Kings ) topped the match rankings with 52.0 total points, followed closely by Jai Akash (15.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Naveen .