Royal Challangers Benguluru vs Cheenai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 8 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 12, 2026, 08:22 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 313 runs and 12 wickets fall between Royal Challangers Benguluru (155/10 in 20.0 overs) and Cheenai Super Kings (158/2 in 19.2 overs).
2. Royal Challangers Benguluru Innings Breakdown (155/10)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challangers Benguluru finished on 155/10 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.75 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challangers Benguluru accumulated 44 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 76 runs off 51 balls (including 5 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 149.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Krunal Pandya, who contributed 16 runs off 11 deliveries, while Tim David added 16 (15b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Anshul Kamboj led the bowling figures with 4/22 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.50), assisted by Noor Ahmad (3/28 in 4.0 overs).
3. Cheenai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (158/2)
Pursuing a target of 156 runs for victory, Cheenai Super Kings recorded 158/2 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 8.17 runs per over. Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the chase for Cheenai Super Kings with 65 runs from 50 balls (6 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 130.0), alongside Sanju Samson who chipped in with 58 off 45 balls. Defending the total, Suryash Sharma delivered a key spell of 1/25 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.25, while Josh Hazelwood finished with 1/33 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Cheenai Super Kings), who combined for 116 runs off 90 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, 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—Anshul Kamboj (Cheenai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 125.0 total points, followed closely by Virat Kohli (108.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Anshul Kamboj.