International Series
23/05/2026 - 10:00 PM
RO

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

17/22.3 Overs
VS
PU

Punjab Kings

18/13.1 Overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 9 wicket.

Man of the MatchVirat Kohli

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Punjab Kings Inning

17/22.3 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
P
Puneet
c Buvneshwer Kumar b Virat Kohli 171521113.3
B
Bihar
run out Buvneshwer Kumar 00000.0
M
Marco Jansen
not out00000.0
X
Xavier Barttlet Striker
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total17/2 (2.3 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
V
Virat Kohli
1.30714.67
B
Buvneshwer Kumar
1.0010010.00
Fielding Highlights
Buvneshwer Kumar
1 C1 RO

Partnerships

Puneet & Marco Jansen
Puneet 17 · Marco Jansen 0
17 (14b)
Puneet & Bihar
Puneet 0 · Bihar 0
0 (1b)
Match Timeline3 Overs
Over 3Virat Kohli
1 Wkt5 Runs
4
1
W
Over 2Buvneshwer Kumar
10 Runs
0
0
0
0
6
4
Over 1Virat Kohli
1 Wkt2 Runs
W
0
0
0
1
1

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Inning

18/13.1 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
Buvneshwer Kumar
run out Marco Jansen 02000.0
A
Aviekam Ahuja
not out181711105.9
V
Virat Kohli Striker
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total18/1 (3.1 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
P
Puneet
1.101008.57
C
Chotu
2.01804.00
Fielding Highlights
Marco Jansen
1 RO

Partnerships

Aviekam Ahuja & Virat Kohli
Aviekam Ahuja 18 · Virat Kohli 0
18 (17b)
Buvneshwer Kumar & Aviekam Ahuja
Buvneshwer Kumar 0 · Aviekam Ahuja 0
0 (2b)
Match Timeline4 Overs
Over 4Puneet
3 Runs
3
Over 3Chotu
8 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
6
Over 2Puneet
7 Runs
4
0
0
1
1
1
Over 1Chotu
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
W
0
0
0
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Club Cricket Fixture • Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 9 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 35 runs & 3 wickets
Punjab Kings Top Batter: Puneet — 17 (15b, 2x4, 1x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Virat Kohli — 1/7 (1.3 ov)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Top Batter: Aviekam Ahuja — 18 (17b, 1x4, 1x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Chotu — 0/8 (2.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Aviekam Ahuja & Virat Kohli — 18 runs (17b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) — 42.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 900000000000000000-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Punjab Kings on May 23, 2026, 03:58 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 35 runs and 3 wickets fall between Punjab Kings (17/2 in 2.3 overs) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (18/1 in 3.1 overs).

2. Punjab Kings Innings Breakdown (17/2)

Batting in the first innings, Punjab Kings finished on 17/2 from 2.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.80 runs per over. During the opening 3 overs, Punjab Kings accumulated 17 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Puneet spearheaded the batting effort with 17 runs off 15 balls (including 2 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 113.3). With the ball in the first innings, Virat Kohli led the bowling figures with 1/7 in 1.3 overs (economy 4.67), assisted by Buvneshwer Kumar (0/10 in 1.0 overs).

3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (18/1)

Pursuing a target of 18 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded 18/1 in 3.1 overs at a scoring rate of 5.68 runs per over. Aviekam Ahuja anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 18 runs from 17 balls (1 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 105.9), alongside Buvneshwer Kumar who chipped in with 0 off 2 balls. Defending the total, Chotu delivered a key spell of 0/8 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Puneet finished with 0/10 (1.1 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Aviekam Ahuja and Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ), who combined for 18 runs off 17 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Buvneshwer Kumar 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 Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) topped the match rankings with 42.0 total points, followed closely by Puneet (30.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli .