Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Indian Premier League • Punjab Kings won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 2-over encounter of Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bangalore took on Punjab Kings on May 18, 2026, 10:16 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Punjab Kings won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 24 runs and 2 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bangalore (9/1 in 2.0 overs) and Punjab Kings (15/1 in 1.5 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore Innings Breakdown (9/1)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bangalore finished on 9/1 from 2.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.50 runs per over. During the opening 2 overs, Royal Challengers Bangalore accumulated 9 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Mani spearheaded the batting effort with 7 runs off 4 balls (including 0 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 175.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Rahul, who contributed 1 runs off 1 deliveries, while Vishnu added 1 (7b). With the ball in the first innings, Momos led the bowling figures with 0/1 in 1.0 overs (economy 1.00), assisted by Sujay (0/8 in 1.0 overs).
3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (15/1)
Pursuing a target of 10 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 15/1 in 1.5 overs at a scoring rate of 8.18 runs per over. Sujay anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 7 runs from 5 balls (0 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 140.0), alongside Momos who chipped in with 5 off 4 balls. Defending the total, Mani delivered a key spell of 1/11 across 0.5 overs at an economy rate of 13.20, while Vishnu finished with 0/4 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Vishnu and Mani (Royal Challengers Bangalore ), who combined for 8 runs off 11 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Momos 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—Mani (Royal Challengers Bangalore ) topped the match rankings with 38.0 total points, followed closely by Momos (23.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Momos.