International Series
30/04/2026 - 10:03 PM
RO

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

17/11.5 Overs
VS
PU

Punjab Kings

20/12.0 Overs

Punjab Kings won the match by 9 wicket.

Man of the MatchYuzvendra Chahal

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Inning

17/11.5 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
V
Virat Kohli Striker
not out171112154.5
P
Philp Salt
run out Xavier Barttlet 00000.0
E
Extra
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total17/1 (1.5 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
A
Arshdeep Singh
0.50708.40
Y
Yuzvendra Chahal
1.0010010.00
Fielding Highlights
Xavier Barttlet
1 RO

Partnerships

Virat Kohli & Philp Salt
Virat Kohli 11 · Philp Salt 0
11 (10b)
Virat Kohli & Extra
Virat Kohli 6 · Extra 0
6 (1b)
Match Timeline2 Overs
Over 2Arshdeep Singh
1 Wkt7 Runs
0
1
0
W
6
Over 1Yuzvendra Chahal
10 Runs
0
0
0
6
0
4

Punjab Kings Inning

20/12.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
Y
Yuzvendra Chahal
not out201140181.8
A
Arshdeep Singh
run out Virat Kohli 01000.0
X
Xavier Barttlet Striker
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total20/1 (2.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
P
Philp Salt
1.00404.00
V
Virat Kohli
1.0016016.00
Fielding Highlights
Virat Kohli
1 RO

Partnerships

Yuzvendra Chahal & Xavier Barttlet
Yuzvendra Chahal 16 · Xavier Barttlet 0
16 (5b)
Yuzvendra Chahal & Arshdeep Singh
Yuzvendra Chahal 4 · Arshdeep Singh 0
4 (7b)
Match Timeline2 Overs
Over 2Virat Kohli
1 Wkt16 Runs
W
2
4
4
2
4
Over 1Philp Salt
4 Runs
0
0
0
4
0
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

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

Combined Match Aggregate: 37 runs & 2 wickets
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Top Batter: Virat Kohli — 17 (11b, 1x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Arshdeep Singh — 0/7 (0.5 ov)
Punjab Kings Top Batter: Yuzvendra Chahal — 20 (11b, 4x4, 0x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Philp Salt — 0/4 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Yuzvendra Chahal & Xavier Barttlet — 16 runs (5b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Yuzvendra Chahal (Punjab Kings ) — 40.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 2-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Punjab Kings on Apr 30, 2026, 04:23 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 37 runs and 2 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (17/1 in 1.5 overs) and Punjab Kings (20/1 in 2.0 overs).

2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (17/1)

Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 17/1 from 1.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.27 runs per over. During the opening 2 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru accumulated 17 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 17 runs off 11 balls (including 1 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 154.5). With the ball in the first innings, Arshdeep Singh led the bowling figures with 0/7 in 0.5 overs (economy 8.40), assisted by Yuzvendra Chahal (0/10 in 1.0 overs).

3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (20/1)

Pursuing a target of 18 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 20/1 in 2.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.00 runs per over. Yuzvendra Chahal anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 20 runs from 11 balls (4 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 181.8), alongside Arshdeep Singh who chipped in with 0 off 1 balls. Defending the total, Philp Salt delivered a key spell of 0/4 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Virat Kohli finished with 0/16 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Yuzvendra Chahal and Xavier Barttlet (Punjab Kings ), who combined for 16 runs off 5 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 0 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Xavier Barttlet 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—Yuzvendra Chahal (Punjab Kings ) topped the match rankings with 40.0 total points, followed closely by Virat Kohli (30.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Yuzvendra Chahal .