Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 12 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Rajasthan Royals on Jul 4, 2026, 02:15 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 12 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 362 runs and 11 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (187/7 in 20.0 overs) and Rajasthan Royals (175/4 in 20.0 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (187/7)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 187/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.35 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru accumulated 48 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Virat Kohli ☆ spearheaded the batting effort with 60 runs off 50 balls (including 5 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 120.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Ab De Villerrs, who contributed 58 runs off 36 deliveries, while Jacob Betthel added 19 (12b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Brijesh Sharma led the bowling figures with 2/34 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.50), assisted by Nandre Burger (2/37 in 4.0 overs).
3. Rajasthan Royals Chase & Second Innings Summary (175/4)
Pursuing a target of 188 runs for victory, Rajasthan Royals recorded 175/4 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.75 runs per over. Dhruv Jurale anchored the chase for Rajasthan Royals with 93 runs from 58 balls (9 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 160.3), alongside Shemron Hyetmier who chipped in with 25 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Suyash Sharma delivered a key spell of 2/23 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.75, while Bhuvnashwar Kumar finished with 1/33 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Virat Kohli ☆ and Ab De Villerrs (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ), who combined for 97 runs off 67 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Dhruv Jurale 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—Dhruv Jurale (Rajasthan Royals) topped the match rankings with 134.0 total points, followed closely by Ab De Villerrs (96.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ab De Villerrs.