Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl 2026 • Chennai Super Kings won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Chennai Super Kings on May 23, 2026, 02:15 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Super Kings won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 373 runs and 9 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (186/5 in 20.0 overs) and Chennai Super Kings (187/4 in 20.0 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (186/5)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 186/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru accumulated 54 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Devdutt Padikal spearheaded the batting effort with 58 runs off 37 balls (including 8 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 156.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Jacob Bethel, who contributed 38 runs off 22 deliveries, while Phil Salt added 27 (21b). The bowling side conceded 20 extra runs (wides: 13, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 7). With the ball in the first innings, Noor Ahmad led the bowling figures with 2/34 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.50), assisted by Anshul Kamboj (1/40 in 4.0 overs).
3. Chennai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (187/4)
Pursuing a target of 187 runs for victory, Chennai Super Kings recorded 187/4 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.35 runs per over. Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the chase for Chennai Super Kings with 57 runs from 42 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 135.7), alongside Kartik Sharma who chipped in with 50 off 35 balls. Defending the total, Josh Hazelwood delivered a key spell of 3/40 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Kunal Pandiya finished with 1/30 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kartik Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings), who combined for 62 runs off 41 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Sanju Samsung 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—Josh Hazelwood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) topped the match rankings with 98.0 total points, followed closely by Devdutt Padikal (97.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ruturaj Gaikwad.