Royal Challangers Benguluru vs Cheenai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 4 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Royal Challangers Benguluru took on Cheenai Super Kings on Nov 16, 2025, 05:35 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 4 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 463 runs and 12 wickets fall between Cheenai Super Kings (233/5 in 20.0 overs) and Royal Challangers Benguluru (230/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. Cheenai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (233/5)
Batting in the first innings, Cheenai Super Kings finished on 233/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Cheenai Super Kings accumulated 73 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 59 runs off 29 balls (including 6 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 203.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Shivam Dube, who contributed 51 runs off 22 deliveries, while Ruturaj Gaikwad added 50 (43b). The bowling side conceded 16 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 7). With the ball in the first innings, Yash Dayal led the bowling figures with 2/53 in 4.0 overs (economy 13.25), assisted by Suryash Sharma (1/28 in 4.0 overs).
3. Royal Challangers Benguluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (230/7)
Pursuing a target of 234 runs for victory, Royal Challangers Benguluru recorded 230/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.50 runs per over. Rajat Patidar anchored the chase for Royal Challangers Benguluru with 80 runs from 45 balls (5 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 177.8), alongside Jitesh Sharma who chipped in with 75 off 36 balls. Defending the total, Khaleel Ahamd delivered a key spell of 2/23 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.75, while Ayush Mahatre finished with 2/15 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jitesh Sharma and Rajat Patidar (Royal Challangers Benguluru), who combined for 89 runs off 44 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with MS Dhoni 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—Rajat Patidar (Royal Challangers Benguluru) topped the match rankings with 121.0 total points, followed closely by Jitesh Sharma (117.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson.