Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 42 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 Jun 27, 2026, 10:24 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 42 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 118 runs and 1 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (80/1 in 8.0 overs) and Punjab Kings (38/0 in 5.4 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (80/1)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 80/1 from 8.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru accumulated 62 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 80 runs off 48 balls (including 11 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 166.7). With the ball in the first innings, Arshdeep Singh led the bowling figures with 1/20 in 2.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Xavier Barttlet (0/8 in 1.0 overs).
3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (38/0)
Pursuing a target of 81 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 38/0 in 5.4 overs at a scoring rate of 6.71 runs per over. Marco Jansen anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 38 runs from 34 balls (3 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 111.8). Defending the total, Virat Kohli delivered a key spell of 0/38 across 5.4 overs at an economy rate of 6.71.
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Virat Kohli and Philp Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ), who combined for 80 runs off 48 balls. 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 157.0 total points, followed closely by Marco Jansen (85.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli .