Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challenger Bengaluru — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Chennai Super Kings won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Chennai Super Kings took on Royal Challenger Bengaluru on May 30, 2025, 09:22 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Super Kings won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 144 runs and 10 wickets fall between Royal Challenger Bengaluru (70/8 in 5.0 overs) and Chennai Super Kings (74/2 in 4.2 overs).
2. Royal Challenger Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (70/8)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challenger Bengaluru finished on 70/8 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.00 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Royal Challenger Bengaluru accumulated 70 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Shyam spearheaded the batting effort with 32 runs off 10 balls (including 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 320.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Nhi I, who contributed 24 runs off 6 deliveries, while Suyash added 5 (3b). With the ball in the first innings, Pathirana led the bowling figures with 4/5 in 1.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by Manan (2/5 in 1.0 overs).
3. Chennai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (74/2)
Pursuing a target of 71 runs for victory, Chennai Super Kings recorded 74/2 in 4.2 overs at a scoring rate of 17.08 runs per over. Manan anchored the chase for Chennai Super Kings with 51 runs from 17 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 300.0), alongside Dhoni who chipped in with 20 off 5 balls. Defending the total, Yash Dayal delivered a key spell of 2/10 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Puchi finished with 0/12 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Dhoni and Manan (Chennai Super Kings), who combined for 58 runs off 15 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Manan (Chennai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 154.0 total points, followed closely by Pathirana (114.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Manan.