Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 39 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Punjab Kings on May 25, 2026, 03:16 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 39 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 111 runs and 4 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (75/2 in 7.2 overs) and Punjab Kings (36/2 in 6.1 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (75/2)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 75/2 from 7.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.23 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru accumulated 63 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Philp Salt spearheaded the batting effort with 47 runs off 22 balls (including 3 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 213.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Virat Kohli , who contributed 27 runs off 23 deliveries. The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Arshdeep Singh led the bowling figures with 1/57 in 4.0 overs (economy 14.25), assisted by Marco Jansen (0/18 in 3.2 overs).
3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (36/2)
Pursuing a target of 76 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 36/2 in 6.1 overs at a scoring rate of 5.84 runs per over. Marco Jansen anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 36 runs from 28 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 128.6), alongside Arshdeep Singh who chipped in with 0 off 9 balls. Defending the total, Philp Salt delivered a key spell of 1/24 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.00, while Virat Kohli finished with 0/12 (3.1 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Philp Salt and Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ), who combined for 57 runs off 39 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 2 run-outs, 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 124.0 total points, followed closely by Marco Jansen (89.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Philp Salt .