Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the match by 83 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this limited-overs encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Chennai Super Kings on Jun 16, 2026, 03:13 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the match by 83 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 195 runs and 2 wickets fall between Chennai Super Kings (32/1 in 2.3 overs) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (163/1 in 9.2 overs).
2. Chennai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (32/1)
Batting in the first innings, Chennai Super Kings finished on 32/1 from 2.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.80 runs per over. During the opening 3 overs, Chennai Super Kings accumulated 32 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Suresh Raina (Vc) spearheaded the batting effort with 18 runs off 9 balls (including 0 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 200.0). Valuable middle-order support came from M.S Dhoni (C) (Wk), who contributed 14 runs off 6 deliveries. With the ball in the first innings, Josh Hazlewood led the bowling figures with 1/18 in 1.3 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by Bhuveneshvar Kumar (0/14 in 1.0 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (163/1)
Pursuing a target of 33 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded 163/1 in 9.2 overs at a scoring rate of 17.46 runs per over. Virat Kohli (Vc) anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 87 runs from 32 balls (5 fours, 11 sixes, strike rate 271.9), alongside Rajat Patidar (C) who chipped in with 76 off 24 balls. Defending the total, Noor Ahmed delivered a key spell of 1/20 across 1.2 overs at an economy rate of 15.00, while Matt Henry finished with 0/67 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Virat Kohli (Vc) and Rajat Patidar (C) (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ), who combined for 163 runs off 56 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Virat Kohli (Vc) (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) topped the match rankings with 133.0 total points, followed closely by Rajat Patidar (C) (120.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli (Vc).