Cheenai Super Kings vs Royal Challangers Benguluru — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 20 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Cheenai Super Kings took on Royal Challangers Benguluru on Dec 18, 2025, 11:36 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 20 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 449 runs and 11 wickets fall between Cheenai Super Kings (234/4 in 19.0 overs) and Royal Challangers Benguluru (215/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. Cheenai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (234/4)
Batting in the first innings, Cheenai Super Kings finished on 234/4 from 19.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.32 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Cheenai Super Kings accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 119 runs off 62 balls (including 12 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 191.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Dewald Brewis, who contributed 37 runs off 15 deliveries, while Ruturaj Gaikwad added 35 (20b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Suryash Sharma led the bowling figures with 2/52 in 4.0 overs (economy 13.00), assisted by Krunal Pandya (1/9 in 1.0 overs).
3. Royal Challangers Benguluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (215/7)
Pursuing a target of 235 runs for victory, Royal Challangers Benguluru recorded 215/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.75 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for Royal Challangers Benguluru with 55 runs from 37 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 148.6), alongside Krunal Pandya who chipped in with 52 off 24 balls. Defending the total, Matt Henry delivered a key spell of 3/26 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.50, while Prashant Veer finished with 3/45 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer (Royal Challangers Benguluru), who combined for 105 runs off 61 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 1 run-out, and 2 stumpings, with Phil Salt 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—Sanju Samson (Cheenai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 166.0 total points, followed closely by Krunal Pandya (128.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson.