Royal Challangers Benguluru vs Cheenai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 6 wicket.
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 May 9, 2026, 12:37 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 341 runs and 14 wickets fall between Royal Challangers Benguluru (170/10 in 20.0 overs) and Cheenai Super Kings (171/4 in 15.2 overs).
2. Royal Challangers Benguluru Innings Breakdown (170/10)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challangers Benguluru finished on 170/10 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challangers Benguluru accumulated 49 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Devadutt Paddikal spearheaded the batting effort with 51 runs off 35 balls (including 7 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 145.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Virat Kohli, who contributed 26 runs off 17 deliveries, while Rajat Patidar added 23 (13b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Noor Ahmad led the bowling figures with 4/38 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.50), assisted by Anshul Kamboj (2/19 in 3.0 overs).
3. Cheenai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (171/4)
Pursuing a target of 171 runs for victory, Cheenai Super Kings recorded 171/4 in 15.2 overs at a scoring rate of 11.15 runs per over. Dewald Brewis anchored the chase for Cheenai Super Kings with 68 runs from 31 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 219.4), alongside Sanju Samson who chipped in with 46 off 28 balls. Defending the total, Suryash Sharma delivered a key spell of 1/29 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.25, while Josh Hazelwood finished with 1/32 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sanju Samson and Urvil Patel (Cheenai Super Kings), who combined for 66 runs off 32 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Urvil Patel 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—Noor Ahmad (Cheenai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 114.0 total points, followed closely by Dewald Brewis (107.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Noor Ahmad.