Rpsg vs Rcb — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • Rcb won the match by 56 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, Rpsg took on Rcb on Jun 17, 2026, 02:21 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rcb won the match by 56 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 338 runs and 17 wickets fall between Rcb (197/8 in 20.0 overs) and Rpsg (141/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. Rcb Innings Breakdown (197/8)
Batting in the first innings, Rcb finished on 197/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Rcb accumulated 70 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 90 runs off 44 balls (including 12 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 204.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Nitish Reddy, who contributed 57 runs off 29 deliveries, while Karim Jannat added 15 (8b). With the ball in the first innings, Axar Patel led the bowling figures with 3/31 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.75), assisted by Vaibhav Arora (2/33 in 4.0 overs).
3. Rpsg Chase & Second Innings Summary (141/9)
Pursuing a target of 198 runs for victory, Rpsg recorded 141/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.05 runs per over. Ms Dhoni anchored the chase for Rpsg with 71 runs from 54 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 131.5), alongside Vaibhav Arora who chipped in with 27 off 28 balls. Defending the total, Mukesh Kumar delivered a key spell of 4/40 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Khaleel Ahm finished with 2/7 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Virat Kohli and Nitish Reddy (Rcb), who combined for 98 runs off 49 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Risabh Pant 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—Nitish Reddy (Rcb) topped the match rankings with 184.0 total points, followed closely by Mukesh Kumar (162.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli .