Cheenai Super Kings vs Royal Challangers Benguluru — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2027 • Royal Challangers Benguluru won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2027, Cheenai Super Kings took on Royal Challangers Benguluru on May 26, 2026, 12:30 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challangers Benguluru won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 363 runs and 13 wickets fall between Cheenai Super Kings (181/7 in 20.0 overs) and Royal Challangers Benguluru (182/6 in 19.2 overs).
2. Cheenai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (181/7)
Batting in the first innings, Cheenai Super Kings finished on 181/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Cheenai Super Kings accumulated 48 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad spearheaded the batting effort with 99 runs off 52 balls (including 3 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 190.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Kartik Sharma, who contributed 29 runs off 22 deliveries, while Ms Dhoni added 23 (15b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 1, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Bhuvenashwar Kumar led the bowling figures with 3/27 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.75), assisted by Suryash Sharma (2/31 in 4.0 overs).
3. Royal Challangers Benguluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (182/6)
Pursuing a target of 182 runs for victory, Royal Challangers Benguluru recorded 182/6 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 9.41 runs per over. Devadutt Paddikal anchored the chase for Royal Challangers Benguluru with 70 runs from 41 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 170.7), alongside Virat Kohli who chipped in with 31 off 23 balls. Defending the total, Jamie Overton delivered a key spell of 2/20 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.67, while Noor Ahmad finished with 1/28 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kartik Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Cheenai Super Kings), who combined for 60 runs off 40 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Phil Salt 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—Ruturaj Gaikwad (Cheenai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 138.0 total points, followed closely by Devadutt Paddikal (106.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Devadutt Paddikal.