RR vs RCB — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl • RCB won the match by 3 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl, RR took on RCB on May 1, 2026, 02:44 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB won the match by 3 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 398 runs and 15 wickets fall between RR (197/8 in 20.0 overs) and RCB (201/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. RR Innings Breakdown (197/8)
Batting in the first innings, RR finished on 197/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, RR accumulated 59 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Jabs spearheaded the batting effort with 39 runs off 29 balls (including 2 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 134.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Logan , who contributed 32 runs off 25 deliveries, while Blake added 28 (14b). The bowling side conceded 12 extra runs (wides: 12, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Matt led the bowling figures with 2/16 in 4.0 overs (economy 4.00), assisted by Oliver (2/27 in 4.0 overs).
3. RCB Chase & Second Innings Summary (201/7)
Pursuing a target of 198 runs for victory, RCB recorded 201/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.05 runs per over. Jackson anchored the chase for RCB with 51 runs from 25 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 204.0), alongside Malik who chipped in with 48 off 33 balls. Defending the total, Jabs delivered a key spell of 3/32 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.00, while Viraav finished with 2/32 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Logan and Jabs (RR), who combined for 69 runs off 50 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Matt 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—Jabs (RR) topped the match rankings with 158.0 total points, followed closely by Malik (115.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jackson .