Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl 2026 • Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 2026, Chennai Super Kings took on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Jun 21, 2026, 11:25 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 408 runs and 8 wickets fall between Chennai Super Kings (201/5 in 20.0 overs) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (207/3 in 20.0 overs).
2. Chennai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (201/5)
Batting in the first innings, Chennai Super Kings finished on 201/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Chennai Super Kings accumulated 37 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad spearheaded the batting effort with 64 runs off 46 balls (including 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 139.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Sanju Samsung , who contributed 38 runs off 34 deliveries, while Mahindra Shing Dhoni 《Wk》 added 27 (11b). The bowling side conceded 12 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Kunal Pandiya led the bowling figures with 2/45 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.25), assisted by Josh Hazelwood (2/48 in 4.0 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (207/3)
Pursuing a target of 202 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded 207/3 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.35 runs per over. Virat Kohli ☆ anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 106 runs from 65 balls (11 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 163.1), alongside Rajat Patidar 《C》 who chipped in with 40 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Mukesh Choudry delivered a key spell of 1/24 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Prashant Veer finished with 1/41 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Devdutt Padikal and Virat Kohli ☆ (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ), who combined for 85 runs off 41 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Devdutt Padikal 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—Virat Kohli ☆ (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) topped the match rankings with 151.0 total points, followed closely by Ruturaj Gaikwad (95.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli ☆.