Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 106 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 900000000000000-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Punjab Kings on May 5, 2026, 11:38 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 106 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 122 runs and 1 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (114/0 in 10.1 overs) and Punjab Kings (8/1 in 5.3 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (114/0)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 114/0 from 10.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.21 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru accumulated 76 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Aviekam Ahuja spearheaded the batting effort with 114 runs off 61 balls (including 15 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 186.9). With the ball in the first innings, Marco Jansen led the bowling figures with 0/86 in 8.0 overs (economy 10.75), assisted by Arshdeep Singh (0/28 in 2.1 overs).
3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (8/1)
Pursuing a target of 115 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 8/1 in 5.3 overs at a scoring rate of 1.45 runs per over. Shreyas Iyer anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 6 runs from 7 balls (0 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 85.7), alongside Arshdeep Singh who chipped in with 2 off 26 balls. Defending the total, Virat Kohli delivered a key spell of 1/8 across 5.3 overs at an economy rate of 1.45.
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Aviekam Ahuja and Philp Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ), who combined for 114 runs off 61 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Virat Kohli 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—Aviekam Ahuja (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) topped the match rankings with 168.0 total points, followed closely by Virat Kohli (64.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Aviekam Ahuja .