Chennai Cyclones vs Bangalore Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Spl • Chennai Cyclones won the match by 211 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of Spl, Chennai Cyclones took on Bangalore Kings on May 6, 2026, 01:41 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Cyclones won the match by 211 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 237 runs and 6 wickets fall between Chennai Cyclones (224/0 in 5.0 overs) and Bangalore Kings (13/6 in 5.0 overs).
2. Chennai Cyclones Innings Breakdown (224/0)
Batting in the first innings, Chennai Cyclones finished on 224/0 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 44.80 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Chennai Cyclones accumulated 224 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad spearheaded the batting effort with 109 runs off 19 balls (including 0 fours and 18 sixes at a strike rate of 573.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Sanjay Samson , who contributed 108 runs off 18 deliveries. The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 7, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Bhubaneswar Kumar led the bowling figures with 0/72 in 2.0 overs (economy 36.00), assisted by Kunal Pandiya (0/72 in 2.0 overs).
3. Bangalore Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (13/6)
Pursuing a target of 225 runs for victory, Bangalore Kings recorded 13/6 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 2.60 runs per over. Phil Salt anchored the chase for Bangalore Kings with 10 runs from 8 balls (0 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 125.0), alongside Tim David who chipped in with 3 off 12 balls. Defending the total, Ruturaj Gaikwad delivered a key spell of 6/1 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 0.33, while Rk Ghosh finished with 0/4 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanjay Samson (Chennai Cyclones), who combined for 180 runs off 30 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 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—Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Cyclones) topped the match rankings with 333.0 total points, followed closely by Sanjay Samson (156.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ruturaj Gaikwad .