Series #1778915162712
18/05/2026 - 04:12 PM
RO

Royal Challengers Bangalore

9/12.0 Overs
VS
PU

Punjab Kings

15/11.5 Overs

Punjab Kings won the match by 1 wicket.

Man of the MatchMomos

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Royal Challengers Bangalore Inning

9/12.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
M
Mani
not out7401175.0
V
Vishnu
run out Momos170014.3
R
RahulStriker
not out1100100.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total9/1 (2.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Sujay
1.00808.00
M
Momos
1.00101.00
Fielding Highlights
Momos
1 RO

Partnerships

Vishnu & Mani
Vishnu 1 · Mani 7
8 (11b)
Rahul & Mani
Rahul 1 · Mani 0
1 (1b)
Match Timeline2 Overs
Over 2Momos
1 Wkt1 Runs
0
0
0
0
W
1
Over 1Sujay
8 Runs
0
6
1
0
1
0

Punjab Kings Inning

15/11.5 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
S
SujayStriker
not out7501140.0
M
Momos
c Vishnu b Mani5410125.0
R
Rahul
not out120050.0
Extras2 (wd 2, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total15/1 (1.5 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Mani
0.5011113.20
V
Vishnu
1.00404.00
Fielding Highlights
Vishnu
1 C

Partnerships

Momos & Sujay
Momos 5 · Sujay 1
6 (8b)
Sujay & Rahul
Sujay 6 · Rahul 1
7 (3b)
Match Timeline2 Overs
Over 2Mani
1 Wkt11 Runs
4
W
0
1
6
Over 1Vishnu
4 Runs
1
0
1
Wd
0
0
Wd
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Indian Premier League • Punjab Kings won the match by 1 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 24 runs & 2 wickets
Royal Challengers Bangalore Top Batter: Mani — 7 (4b, 0x4, 1x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Momos — 0/1 (1.0 ov)
Punjab Kings Top Batter: Sujay — 7 (5b, 0x4, 1x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Mani — 1/11 (0.5 ov)
Best Partnership: Vishnu & Mani — 8 runs (11b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Mani (Royal Challengers Bangalore ) — 38.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 2-over encounter of Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bangalore took on Punjab Kings on May 18, 2026, 10:16 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Punjab Kings won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 24 runs and 2 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bangalore (9/1 in 2.0 overs) and Punjab Kings (15/1 in 1.5 overs).

2. Royal Challengers Bangalore Innings Breakdown (9/1)

Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bangalore finished on 9/1 from 2.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.50 runs per over. During the opening 2 overs, Royal Challengers Bangalore accumulated 9 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Mani spearheaded the batting effort with 7 runs off 4 balls (including 0 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 175.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Rahul, who contributed 1 runs off 1 deliveries, while Vishnu added 1 (7b). With the ball in the first innings, Momos led the bowling figures with 0/1 in 1.0 overs (economy 1.00), assisted by Sujay (0/8 in 1.0 overs).

3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (15/1)

Pursuing a target of 10 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 15/1 in 1.5 overs at a scoring rate of 8.18 runs per over. Sujay anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 7 runs from 5 balls (0 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 140.0), alongside Momos who chipped in with 5 off 4 balls. Defending the total, Mani delivered a key spell of 1/11 across 0.5 overs at an economy rate of 13.20, while Vishnu finished with 0/4 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Vishnu and Mani (Royal Challengers Bangalore ), who combined for 8 runs off 11 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Momos 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—Mani (Royal Challengers Bangalore ) topped the match rankings with 38.0 total points, followed closely by Momos (23.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Momos.