Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Chennai Super Kings won the match by 129 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Chennai Super Kings took on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 26, 2026, 03:57 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Super Kings won the match by 129 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 445 runs and 14 wickets fall between Chennai Super Kings (287/4 in 20.0 overs) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (158/10 in 15.5 overs).
2. Chennai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (287/4)
Batting in the first innings, Chennai Super Kings finished on 287/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.35 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Chennai Super Kings accumulated 82 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Anbarasan spearheaded the batting effort with 111 runs off 43 balls (including 7 fours and 11 sixes at a strike rate of 258.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Sanju Samson , who contributed 53 runs off 24 deliveries, while Ayush Mahtre added 50 (18b). With the ball in the first innings, Josh Hazelwood led the bowling figures with 1/55 in 4.0 overs (economy 13.75), assisted by Shuyash Sharma (1/58 in 4.0 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (158/10)
Pursuing a target of 288 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded 158/10 in 15.5 overs at a scoring rate of 9.98 runs per over. Devadut Padikkal anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 49 runs from 31 balls (7 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 158.1), alongside Phil Salt who chipped in with 22 off 5 balls. Defending the total, Anbarasan delivered a key spell of 4/10 across 2.5 overs at an economy rate of 3.53, while Deepak Chahar finished with 3/52 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Anbarasan and Shivam Dube (Chennai Super Kings ), who combined for 89 runs off 35 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Rajat Patidar (c) 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—Anbarasan (Chennai Super Kings ) topped the match rankings with 301.0 total points, followed closely by Deepak Chahar (102.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Anbarasan .