Cheenai Super Kings vs Royal Challangers Benguluru — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 3 wicket.
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 20, 2025, 02:52 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 3 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 355 runs and 13 wickets fall between Royal Challangers Benguluru (177/6 in 20.0 overs) and Cheenai Super Kings (178/7 in 19.5 overs).
2. Royal Challangers Benguluru Innings Breakdown (177/6)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challangers Benguluru finished on 177/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challangers Benguluru accumulated 43 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 47 runs off 35 balls (including 0 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 134.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Jitesh Sharma, who contributed 46 runs off 28 deliveries, while Krunal Pandya added 42 (28b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 3, byes: 1, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Noor Ahmad led the bowling figures with 2/34 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.50), assisted by Zakry Foulkes (1/30 in 4.0 overs).
3. Cheenai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (178/7)
Pursuing a target of 178 runs for victory, Cheenai Super Kings recorded 178/7 in 19.5 overs at a scoring rate of 8.97 runs per over. Ms Dhoni anchored the chase for Cheenai Super Kings with 53 runs from 38 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 139.5), alongside Dewald Brewis who chipped in with 42 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Suryash Sharma delivered a key spell of 2/32 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.00, while Yash Dayal finished with 2/52 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jitesh Sharma and Krunal Pandya (Royal Challangers Benguluru), who combined for 56 runs off 39 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Ruturaj Gaikwad 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—Krunal Pandya (Royal Challangers Benguluru) topped the match rankings with 90.0 total points, followed closely by Ms Dhoni (83.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ms Dhoni.