David, Padikkal, Patidar fireworks script their 43-run win

Bengaluru: A devastating batting display led by Tim David, Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a 43-run triumph over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2026 clash at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.

Put into bat, RCB’s top order attacked from the outset, with Padikkal striking a fluent 50 off 29 balls. Patidar (48 not out, 19 balls) and David (70 not out, 25 balls) then staged a blistering counterattack, taking the total to a daunting 250/3. The unbroken 99-run stand between David and Patidar came off just 35 balls.

Chasing, CSK struggled against disciplined RCB bowling. Sarfaraz Khan (50 off 24 balls) and Prashant Veer (43) offered resistance, but Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s incisive 3-41, which included his 200th IPL wicket, ensured CSK were bowled out for 207 in

19.4 overs. RCB have now registered four consecutive wins over CSK, marking a first in IPL history.