Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 13 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Chennai Super Kings on Apr 4, 2026, 07:17 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 13 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 435 runs and 10 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (224/4 in 20.0 overs) and Chennai Super Kings (211/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (224/4)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 224/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru accumulated 50 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Virat spearheaded the batting effort with 122 runs off 61 balls (including 16 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 200.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Dev, who contributed 51 runs off 35 deliveries, while Rajat added 24 (12b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Brevis led the bowling figures with 2/56 in 4.0 overs (economy 14.00), assisted by Shivam (1/6 in 1.0 overs).
3. Chennai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (211/6)
Pursuing a target of 225 runs for victory, Chennai Super Kings recorded 211/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.55 runs per over. Sarfaraz anchored the chase for Chennai Super Kings with 90 runs from 39 balls (10 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 230.8), alongside Ruturaj who chipped in with 40 off 24 balls. Defending the total, Shepherd delivered a key spell of 2/36 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while Yash finished with 2/41 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Virat and Dev (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), who combined for 138 runs off 79 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Salt 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—Virat (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) topped the match rankings with 173.0 total points, followed closely by Sarfaraz (134.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat.