Cheenai Super Kings vs Royal Challangers Benguluru — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2027 • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 4 run
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 29, 2026, 08:35 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 4 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 430 runs and 9 wickets fall between Cheenai Super Kings (217/4 in 20.0 overs) and Royal Challangers Benguluru (213/5 in 20.0 overs).
2. Cheenai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (217/4)
Batting in the first innings, Cheenai Super Kings finished on 217/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Cheenai Super Kings accumulated 77 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad spearheaded the batting effort with 66 runs off 41 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 161.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Ayush Mahatre, who contributed 52 runs off 22 deliveries, while Kartik Sharma added 33 (19b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 0, byes: 6, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Krunal Pandya led the bowling figures with 1/27 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.75), assisted by Rashik Dar Salam (1/41 in 4.0 overs).
3. Royal Challangers Benguluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (213/5)
Pursuing a target of 218 runs for victory, Royal Challangers Benguluru recorded 213/5 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.65 runs per over. Tim David anchored the chase for Royal Challangers Benguluru with 72 runs from 40 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 180.0), alongside Devadutt Paddikal who chipped in with 54 off 31 balls. Defending the total, Akeil Hosain delivered a key spell of 2/38 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.50, while Noor Ahmad finished with 1/40 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jitesh Sharma and Tim David (Royal Challangers Benguluru), who combined for 83 runs off 39 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Dewald Brewis 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—Tim David (Royal Challangers Benguluru) topped the match rankings with 107.0 total points, followed closely by Ruturaj Gaikwad (101.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ruturaj Gaikwad.