RCB vs RR — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • RCB won the match by 237 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, RCB took on RR on May 21, 2026, 02:38 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB won the match by 237 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 371 runs and 12 wickets fall between RCB (304/2 in 20.0 overs) and RR (67/10 in 8.2 overs).
2. RCB Innings Breakdown (304/2)
Batting in the first innings, RCB finished on 304/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 15.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, RCB accumulated 90 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 145 runs off 54 balls (including 12 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 268.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Phil Salt, who contributed 100 runs off 46 deliveries, while Devdutt Padikkal added 43 (17b). With the ball in the first innings, Dasun Shanaka led the bowling figures with 1/53 in 4.0 overs (economy 13.25), assisted by Tushar Deshpande (1/54 in 4.0 overs).
3. RR Chase & Second Innings Summary (67/10)
Pursuing a target of 305 runs for victory, RR recorded 67/10 in 8.2 overs at a scoring rate of 8.04 runs per over. Riyan Parag anchored the chase for RR with 36 runs from 19 balls (4 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 189.5), alongside Dhruv Jurel who chipped in with 13 off 11 balls. Defending the total, Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a key spell of 5/20 across 3.2 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Jacob Duffy finished with 4/28 (3.0 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 207 runs off 89 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar 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 197.0 total points, followed closely by Phil Salt (144.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli .