RCB vs CSK — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • RCB won the match by 118 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, RCB took on CSK on Jun 11, 2026, 02:55 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB won the match by 118 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 438 runs and 11 wickets fall between RCB (278/3 in 20.0 overs) and CSK (160/8 in 20.0 overs).
2. RCB Innings Breakdown (278/3)
Batting in the first innings, RCB finished on 278/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, RCB accumulated 103 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Chris Gayle spearheaded the batting effort with 107 runs off 31 balls (including 5 fours and 13 sixes at a strike rate of 345.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Virat Kohli, who contributed 80 runs off 41 deliveries, while Rajat Patidar added 43 (18b). With the ball in the first innings, Ravi Ashwin led the bowling figures with 1/31 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.75), assisted by Ravindra Jadeja (1/31 in 4.0 overs).
3. CSK Chase & Second Innings Summary (160/8)
Pursuing a target of 279 runs for victory, CSK recorded 160/8 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.00 runs per over. Ravi Ashwin anchored the chase for CSK with 52 runs from 46 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 113.0), alongside Deepak Chahar who chipped in with 50 off 26 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Starc delivered a key spell of 5/26 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.50, while Josh Hazelwood finished with 2/27 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Devdutt Padikkal and Chris Gayle (RCB), who combined for 134 runs off 46 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Dwanyne Bravo 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—Chris Gayle (RCB) topped the match rankings with 196.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchell Starc (176.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Chris Gayle.