Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard
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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings rivalry is one of the most closely followed matchups in the Indian Premier League. Their latest meeting in IPL 2026 delivered another high-scoring contest at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB produced a massive 250/3 in 20 overs, powered by explosive contributions from Tim David, Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar. CSK fought back with several aggressive knocks but were eventually bowled out for 207 in 19.4 overs, giving RCB a 43-run victory.
This article covers the complete scorecard, batting and bowling figures, fall of wickets, match result, Player of the Match, key moments and the records created during this IPL encounter.
Match Summary
| Detail | Information |
| Match | RCB vs CSK |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Match Number | Match 11 |
| Date | April 5, 2026 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Toss | CSK won and elected to bowl |
| RCB Score | 250/3 in 20 overs |
| CSK Score | 207 all out in 19.4 overs |
| Result | RCB won by 43 runs |
| Player of the Match | Tim David |
| Highest RCB scorer | Tim David – 70* off 25 |
| Highest CSK scorer | Sarfaraz Khan – 50 off 25 |
RCB’s 250/3 was the highest total recorded against CSK in IPL history at the time of the match. Tim David’s unbeaten 70 from only 25 deliveries was the centerpiece of the innings.
Full Match Scorecard
First Innings Scorecard – Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB were asked to bat first after CSK won the toss. The innings gathered momentum throughout the middle overs before a spectacular finish from Tim David.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
| Phil Salt | 46 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 153.33 |
| Virat Kohli | 28 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 155.56 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 50 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 172.41 |
| Rajat Patidar | 48* | 19 | 1 | 6 | 252.63 |
| Tim David | 70* | 25 | 3 | 8 | 280.00 |
| Total | 250/3 | 20 overs | 12.50 RPO |
Tim David’s innings was particularly destructive. He scored 70 runs from just 25 balls at a strike rate of 280, including eight sixes. His unbeaten partnership with Rajat Patidar added 99 runs and transformed an already strong RCB total into a 250-run score.
RCB Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Batter | Score | Over |
| 1 | Virat Kohli | 37 | 4.3 |
| 2 | Phil Salt | 93 | 10.4 |
| 3 | Devdutt Padikkal | 151 | 14.1 |
RCB’s early wickets did little to slow the scoring rate. After Padikkal’s dismissal at 151, Patidar and Tim David added an unbeaten 99-run stand from the remaining deliveries.
CSK Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Khaleel Ahmed | 4 | 37 | 0 | 9.25 |
| Matt Henry | 3 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 4 | 52 | 1 | 13.00 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 49 | 0 | 12.25 |
| Jamie Overton | 3 | 42 | 1 | 14.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 30 | 1 | 15.00 |
CSK’s bowlers struggled to contain the scoring rate, particularly during the final six overs. Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton and Shivam Dube took one wicket each, but RCB still finished with 250.
Second Innings Scorecard – Chennai Super Kings
CSK needed 251 to win and began aggressively, but Jacob Duffy’s early wickets immediately increased the pressure.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Ayush Mhatre | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Sanju Samson | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180.00 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | 50 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Kartik Sharma | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 18 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 138.46 |
| Prashant Veer | 43 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 148.27 |
| Jamie Overton | 37 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 231.25 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 19* | 12 | 1 | 1 | 158.33 |
| Noor Ahmad | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Matt Henry | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Total | 207 all out | 19.4 overs | 10.53 RPO |
Sarfaraz Khan provided CSK’s strongest individual response, reaching 50 from 25 balls at a strike rate of 200. Prashant Veer and Jamie Overton also kept the chase alive with attacking knocks, but the required rate remained too high.
CSK Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Batter | Score | Over |
| 1 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 9 | 0.5 |
| 2 | Ayush Mhatre | 10 | 1.2 |
| 3 | Sanju Samson | 30 | 2.5 |
| 4 | Sarfaraz Khan | 77 | 6.1 |
| 5 | Kartik Sharma | 84 | 6.5 |
| 6 | Shivam Dube | 108 | 9.5 |
| 7 | Prashant Veer | 165 | 15.1 |
| 8 | Jamie Overton | 178 | 16.1 |
| 9 | Noor Ahmad | 190 | 18.0 |
| 10 | Matt Henry | 207 | 19.4 |
The biggest problem for CSK was the loss of three wickets inside the opening three overs. Although the middle and lower order scored quickly, the early damage meant that the chase never fully stabilized.
RCB Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 58 | 2 | 14.50 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 41 | 3 | 10.25 |
| Abhinandan Singh | 3.4 | 30 | 2 | 8.18 |
| Krunal Pandya | 3 | 36 | 2 | 12.00 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19.00 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was RCB’s most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 41 runs. Suyash Sharma was particularly economical, conceding only 21 runs from four overs while taking one wicket.
Match Result
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs.
RCB’s 250/3 proved too large for CSK despite a rapid chase. CSK reached 207 before being bowled out with two balls remaining, leaving RCB with a 43-run victory.
The result also gave RCB their second consecutive victory of the 2026 season.
Player of the Match
Tim David – Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Tim David was named Player of the Match after producing one of the most explosive innings of the contest.
He scored 70 not out from 25 balls, hitting three fours and eight sixes. His strike rate of 280 meant that, on average, he scored nearly three runs every delivery he faced.
His partnership with Rajat Patidar added an unbeaten 99 runs and helped RCB score 99 runs from the final 33 balls of their innings.
Key Moments
Virat Kohli’s early dismissal
Virat Kohli scored 28 from 18 balls before Anshul Kamboj dismissed him in the fifth over. RCB were 37/1, but the early wicket did not prevent them from building a substantial total.
Padikkal reaches fifty
Devdutt Padikkal accelerated through the middle overs and completed a 50-ball? correction: 50 from 29 balls, including five fours and two sixes. His innings helped establish the platform for RCB’s late assault.
Tim David’s extraordinary finish
The defining passage came late in the innings. Tim David smashed Jamie Overton for 30 runs in the 19th over, including sixes, a two and a four. He eventually finished with eight sixes.
Sarfaraz Khan’s counterattack
Sarfaraz Khan responded with 50 from 25 balls, including eight fours and two sixes. His dismissal at 77/4, however, gave RCB an important opening in the chase.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar reaches 200 IPL wickets
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s three-wicket haul also brought him to 200 IPL wickets, making him only the second bowler to reach that milestone in the tournament.
Match Highlights
The match was dominated by attacking batting. RCB scored at 12.50 runs per over, while CSK maintained a strong scoring rate of 10.53 during their chase.
The difference was not simply the scoring rate. RCB preserved wickets better and produced a huge final phase, while CSK lost three wickets during the first three overs and never recovered enough control.
Tim David’s 70* was the standout individual performance, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s three wickets provided the bowling highlight.
Records Broken During the Match
RCB record 250 against CSK
RCB’s 250/3 became the highest team total recorded against CSK in IPL history.
Tim David’s 280 strike rate
David’s 70 from 25 balls produced a strike rate of 280, one of the most explosive innings in the match-up.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 200 wickets
His three-wicket performance took Bhuvneshwar Kumar to 200 IPL wickets, placing him among the tournament’s most successful bowlers.
99-run unbeaten partnership
Tim David and Rajat Patidar added 99 unbeaten runs, turning RCB’s strong platform into a total of 250.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won RCB vs CSK in IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs in the IPL 2026 match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB scored 250/3 before bowling CSK out for 207 in 19.4 overs.
What was RCB’s score against CSK?
RCB scored 250/3 in 20 overs. Tim David top-scored with 70 not out from 25 balls, while Devdutt Padikkal scored 50 from 29 and Rajat Patidar made 48 not out from 19.
What was CSK’s score against RCB?
CSK were bowled out for 207 in 19.4 overs. Sarfaraz Khan top-scored with 50 from 25 balls, while Prashant Veer made 43 and Jamie Overton scored 37.
Who was Player of the Match in RCB vs CSK?
Tim David was named Player of the Match after scoring an unbeaten 70 from only 25 deliveries. His innings contained eight sixes and had a strike rate of 280.
Who took the most wickets for RCB?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was RCB’s leading wicket-taker, finishing with 3/41 in four overs. He also reached the milestone of 200 IPL wickets during the match.
Conclusion
The latest RCB-CSK contest was decided by extraordinary power hitting and a strong bowling response. RCB’s 250/3 created an enormous target, with Tim David’s 70* from 25 balls providing the decisive acceleration. CSK produced several attacking cameos, particularly from Sarfaraz Khan, Prashant Veer and Jamie Overton, but their early wickets left too much ground to recover.
The final margin of 43 runs reflected RCB’s superior control of both innings. Beyond the result, the match also produced several memorable statistical moments, including RCB’s highest total against CSK, Tim David’s 280 strike rate and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 200th IPL wicket.
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