Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Banglore — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Chennai Super Kings won the match by 10 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 2-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Chennai Super Kings took on Royal Challengers Banglore on May 4, 2026, 06:10 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Super Kings won the match by 10 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 92 runs and 0 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Banglore (43/0 in 2.0 overs) and Chennai Super Kings (49/0 in 1.4 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Banglore Innings Breakdown (43/0)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Banglore finished on 43/0 from 2.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 21.50 runs per over. During the opening 2 overs, Royal Challengers Banglore accumulated 43 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Jacob Bethell spearheaded the batting effort with 29 runs off 8 balls (including 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 362.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Virat Kohli, who contributed 9 runs off 4 deliveries. The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 4, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Akeal Hosein led the bowling figures with 0/14 in 1.0 overs (economy 14.00), assisted by Matt Henry (0/25 in 1.0 overs).
3. Chennai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (49/0)
Pursuing a target of 44 runs for victory, Chennai Super Kings recorded 49/0 in 1.4 overs at a scoring rate of 29.40 runs per over. Sanju Samson anchored the chase for Chennai Super Kings with 46 runs from 9 balls (1 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 511.1), alongside Dewald Brewis who chipped in with 1 off 1 balls. Defending the total, Josh Hazelwood delivered a key spell of 0/19 across 0.4 overs at an economy rate of 28.50, while Bhuvaneswar Kumar finished with 0/30 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sanju Samson and Dewald Brewis (Chennai Super Kings), who combined for 47 runs off 10 balls. 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 (Chennai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 64.0 total points, followed closely by Jacob Bethell (35.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson.