Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • Chennai Super Kings won the match by 7 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 28, 2026, 05:34 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Super Kings won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 447 runs and 9 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (223/6 in 20.0 overs) and Chennai Super Kings (224/3 in 18.0 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (223/6)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 223/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.15 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru accumulated 76 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Tim David spearheaded the batting effort with 59 runs off 28 balls (including 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 210.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Phil Salt , who contributed 52 runs off 40 deliveries, while Venkatesh Iyer added 30 (10b). With the ball in the first innings, Noor Ahmad led the bowling figures with 4/30 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by Spencer Johnson (1/44 in 4.0 overs).
3. Chennai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (224/3)
Pursuing a target of 224 runs for victory, Chennai Super Kings recorded 224/3 in 18.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.44 runs per over. Sanju Samson anchored the chase for Chennai Super Kings with 84 runs from 35 balls (10 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 240.0), alongside Urvil Patel who chipped in with 57 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Krunal Pandya delivered a key spell of 2/46 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 11.50, while Suyash Sharma finished with 1/58 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Urvil Patel and Dewald Brevis (Chennai Super Kings ), who combined for 73 runs off 30 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Sanju Samson 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—Noor Ahmad (Chennai Super Kings ) topped the match rankings with 141.0 total points, followed closely by Sanju Samson (130.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson .