Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Banglore — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Chennai Super Kings won the match by 14 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Chennai Super Kings took on Royal Challengers Banglore on May 23, 2026, 08:30 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Super Kings won the match by 14 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 268 runs and 4 wickets fall between Chennai Super Kings (141/2 in 10.0 overs) and Royal Challengers Banglore (127/2 in 10.0 overs).
2. Chennai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (141/2)
Batting in the first innings, Chennai Super Kings finished on 141/2 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Chennai Super Kings accumulated 78 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 78 runs off 36 balls (including 12 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 216.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who contributed 28 runs off 12 deliveries, while Mathew Short added 17 (9b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Josh Hazelwood led the bowling figures with 2/36 in 3.0 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by Rasikh Dhar (0/11 in 1.0 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Banglore Chase & Second Innings Summary (127/2)
Pursuing a target of 142 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Banglore recorded 127/2 in 10.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.70 runs per over. Venkatesh Iyer anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Banglore with 44 runs from 20 balls (7 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 220.0), alongside Devdutt Padikkal who chipped in with 42 off 12 balls. Defending the total, Akeal Hosein delivered a key spell of 1/31 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.33, while Anshul Kamboj finished with 1/30 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer (Royal Challengers Banglore), who combined for 65 runs off 39 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with JITHESH SHARMA 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 (Chennai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 123.0 total points, followed closely by Venkatesh Iyer (72.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson.