Royal Challengers Bangaluru vs CHEENAI SUPER KINGS — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Royal Challengers Bangaluru won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Royal Challengers Bangaluru took on CHEENAI SUPER KINGS on Apr 27, 2025, 03:06 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bangaluru won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 371 runs and 9 wickets fall between CHEENAI SUPER KINGS (185/7 in 20.0 overs) and Royal Challengers Bangaluru (186/2 in 16.1 overs).
2. CHEENAI SUPER KINGS Innings Breakdown (185/7)
Batting in the first innings, CHEENAI SUPER KINGS finished on 185/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.25 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, CHEENAI SUPER KINGS accumulated 60 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad spearheaded the batting effort with 101 runs off 57 balls (including 11 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 177.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who contributed 39 runs off 20 deliveries, while Rachin Ravindra added 18 (15b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 3, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Josh Hazlewood led the bowling figures with 2/36 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.00), assisted by Suyash Sharma (2/44 in 4.0 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Bangaluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (186/2)
Pursuing a target of 186 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bangaluru recorded 186/2 in 16.1 overs at a scoring rate of 11.51 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bangaluru with 95 runs from 51 balls (9 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 186.3), alongside Rajat Patidar who chipped in with 41 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Khaleel Ahmad delivered a key spell of 1/29 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.67, while Ravindra Jadeja finished with 1/33 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangaluru), who combined for 107 runs off 52 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Virat Kohli 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—Ruturaj Gaikwad (CHEENAI SUPER KINGS) topped the match rankings with 148.0 total points, followed closely by Virat Kohli (140.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli.