ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU vs Csk — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tournament Series #1773332709590 • It's a tie
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Tournament Series #1773332709590, ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU took on Csk on Apr 24, 2026, 09:17 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: It's a tie. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 470 runs and 5 wickets fall between ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU (235/2 in 20.0 overs) and Csk (235/3 in 20.0 overs).
2. ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU Innings Breakdown (235/2)
Batting in the first innings, ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU finished on 235/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.75 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU accumulated 78 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Phil Salt spearheaded the batting effort with 120 runs off 56 balls (including 7 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 214.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Virat Kohli, who contributed 75 runs off 35 deliveries, while D.padikal added 28 (27b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Noor Ahamad led the bowling figures with 2/51 in 4.0 overs (economy 12.75), assisted by G.sing (0/32 in 4.0 overs).
3. Csk Chase & Second Innings Summary (235/3)
Pursuing a target of 236 runs for victory, Csk recorded 235/3 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.75 runs per over. Sanju Samsung anchored the chase for Csk with 103 runs from 64 balls (11 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 160.9), alongside Ms Dhoni who chipped in with 55 off 13 balls. Defending the total, B.kumar delivered a key spell of 2/46 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 11.50, while Kunal Pandiya finished with 1/36 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Phil Salt and Virat Kohli (ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU), who combined for 118 runs off 57 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with S.khan 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—Phil Salt (ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU) topped the match rankings with 166.0 total points, followed closely by Sanju Samsung (150.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to -.