RR vs RCB — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • RR won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, RR took on RCB on Jun 2, 2026, 11:19 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RR won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 454 runs and 8 wickets fall between RCB (225/7 in 20.0 overs) and RR (229/1 in 19.5 overs).
2. RCB Innings Breakdown (225/7)
Batting in the first innings, RCB finished on 225/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.25 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, RCB accumulated 65 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Devdutt Padikkal spearheaded the batting effort with 80 runs off 45 balls (including 7 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 177.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Rajat Patidar , who contributed 77 runs off 30 deliveries, while KL Rahul added 33 (18b). With the ball in the first innings, Prasidh Krishna led the bowling figures with 4/48 in 4.0 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by Shane Watson (2/42 in 4.0 overs).
3. RR Chase & Second Innings Summary (229/1)
Pursuing a target of 226 runs for victory, RR recorded 229/1 in 19.5 overs at a scoring rate of 11.55 runs per over. Jos Buttler anchored the chase for RR with 94 runs from 51 balls (10 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 184.3), alongside Steve Smith who chipped in with 84 off 44 balls. Defending the total, Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a key spell of 1/41 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.25, while Josh Hazelwood finished with 0/40 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jos Buttler and Steve Smith (RR), who combined for 143 runs off 77 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Ab De Villiers 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—Jos Buttler (RR) topped the match rankings with 139.0 total points, followed closely by Steve Smith (127.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jos Buttler.