International Series
09/07/2026 - 08:05 PM
RO

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

64/18.3 Overs
VS
PU

Punjab Kings

4/11.5 Overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 60 run

Man of the MatchVirat Kohli

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Inning

64/18.3 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
P
Philp Salt
b Xavier Barttlet 251232208.3
V
Virat Kohli Striker
not out393932100.0
E
Extra
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total64/1 (8.3 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
X
Xavier Barttlet
4.312014.44
A
Arshdeep Singh
4.0044011.00

Partnerships

Philp Salt & Virat Kohli
Philp Salt 25 · Virat Kohli 7
32 (18b)
Virat Kohli & Extra
Virat Kohli 32 · Extra 0
32 (33b)
Match Timeline9 Overs
Over 9Xavier Barttlet
0 Runs
0
0
0
Over 8Arshdeep Singh
4 Runs
4
0
0
0
0
0
Over 7Xavier Barttlet
1 Runs
1
0
0
0
0
0
Over 6Arshdeep Singh
14 Runs
2
6
3
2
1
0
Over 5Xavier Barttlet
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 4Arshdeep Singh
13 Runs
0
1
4
1
6
1
Over 3Xavier Barttlet
1 Wkt5 Runs
0
4
1
0
0
W
Over 2Arshdeep Singh
13 Runs
0
1
6
1
1
4
Over 1Xavier Barttlet
14 Runs
0
0
4
0
6
4

Punjab Kings Inning

4/11.5 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
A
Arshdeep Singh
b Virat Kohli 461066.7
M
Marco Jansen Striker
not out05000.0
L
Lockie Ferguson
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total4/1 (1.5 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
P
Philp Salt
0.50000.00
V
Virat Kohli
1.00414.00

Partnerships

Arshdeep Singh & Marco Jansen
Arshdeep Singh 4 · Marco Jansen 0
4 (6b)
Marco Jansen & Lockie Ferguson
Marco Jansen 0 · Lockie Ferguson 0
0 (5b)
Match Timeline2 Overs
Over 2Philp Salt
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
Over 1Virat Kohli
1 Wkt4 Runs
0
0
0
4
0
W
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 60 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 68 runs & 2 wickets
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Top Batter: Virat Kohli — 39 (39b, 3x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Xavier Barttlet — 1/20 (4.3 ov)
Punjab Kings Top Batter: Arshdeep Singh — 4 (6b, 1x4, 0x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Virat Kohli — 1/4 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Philp Salt & Virat Kohli — 32 runs (18b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) — 98.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 9000000000000000-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Punjab Kings on Jul 9, 2026, 02:06 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 60 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 68 runs and 2 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (64/1 in 8.3 overs) and Punjab Kings (4/1 in 1.5 overs).

2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (64/1)

Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 64/1 from 8.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.53 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru accumulated 59 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 39 runs off 39 balls (including 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 100.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Philp Salt , who contributed 25 runs off 12 deliveries. With the ball in the first innings, Xavier Barttlet led the bowling figures with 1/20 in 4.3 overs (economy 4.44), assisted by Arshdeep Singh (0/44 in 4.0 overs).

3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (4/1)

Pursuing a target of 65 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 4/1 in 1.5 overs at a scoring rate of 2.18 runs per over. Arshdeep Singh anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 4 runs from 6 balls (1 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 66.7), alongside Marco Jansen who chipped in with 0 off 5 balls. Defending the total, Virat Kohli delivered a key spell of 1/4 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Philp Salt finished with 0/0 (0.5 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 32 runs off 18 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 98.0 total points, followed closely by Xavier Barttlet (63.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli .