Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Punjab Kings won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 900000000000000000-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Punjab Kings on Apr 30, 2026, 03:31 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Punjab Kings won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 39 runs and 2 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (19/1 in 5.2 overs) and Punjab Kings (20/1 in 4.0 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (19/1)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 19/1 from 5.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 3.56 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru accumulated 19 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Philp Salt spearheaded the batting effort with 17 runs off 19 balls (including 3 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 89.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Virat Kohli , who contributed 2 runs off 13 deliveries. With the ball in the first innings, Marco Jansen led the bowling figures with 0/6 in 2.2 overs (economy 2.57), assisted by Arshdeep Singh (0/13 in 3.0 overs).
3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (20/1)
Pursuing a target of 20 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 20/1 in 4.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.00 runs per over. Marco Jansen anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 19 runs from 20 balls (1 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 95.0), alongside Xavier Barttlet who chipped in with 1 off 1 balls. Defending the total, Philp Salt delivered a key spell of 1/4 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.00, while Virat Kohli finished with 0/16 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Marco Jansen and Xavier Barttlet (Punjab Kings ), who combined for 20 runs off 21 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 0 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Marco Jansen 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—Philp Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) topped the match rankings with 66.0 total points, followed closely by Marco Jansen (48.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Marco Jansen .