Royal Challengers Bengaluru crush Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs in IPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a dominant batting display to defeat Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs in Match 11, posting a massive 250/3 before restricting CSK to 207.
Match Analysis
RCB’s innings was built on explosive partnerships and relentless scoring throughout. Phil Salt set the tone early, while Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar accelerated in the middle overs. Tim David’s late blitz pushed the total to a formidable 250.
CSK responded aggressively in the powerplay, but frequent wickets disrupted their chase. Despite Sarfaraz Khan’s quickfire half-century and late hitting from Jamie Overton, the required rate proved too steep, and they fell short.
Match Report
Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a huge 250/3 after a powerful batting performance. Phil Salt led the early charge, supported by Devdutt Padikkal, who went on to score a well-made 50.
Rajat Patidar added quick runs in the middle overs, while Tim David delivered a stunning finish with 70* off just 26 balls, taking RCB past 250.
In reply, Chennai Super Kings started strongly, reaching 77/3 in the powerplay. Sarfaraz Khan played an attacking knock, scoring 50 off 24 balls to keep CSK in the contest.
However, regular wickets slowed their momentum. Contributions from Jamie Overton and others helped CSK cross 200, but they were bowled out for 207 in 19.4 overs, as RCB secured a convincing 43-run win.
Match Summary
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 11
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 250/3 (20 ov)
Chennai Super Kings 207/10 (19.4 ov)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs
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— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 5, 2026
Match Stats
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Chennai Super Kings Fall of wickets: 1-9 (Ruturaj Gaikwad - 0.5 ov), 2-10 (Ayush Mhatre - 1.2 ov), 3-30 (Sanju Samson - 2.5 ov), 4-77 (Sarfaraz Khan - 6.1 ov), 5-84 (Kartik Sharma - 6.5 ov), 6-108 (Shivam Dube - 9.5 ov), 7-165 (Prashant Veer - 15.1 ov), 8-178 (Jamie Overton - 16.1 ov), 9-190 (Noor Ahmad - 17.6 ov), 10-207 (Matt Henry - 19.4 ov)
Runs
Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Chennai Super Kings
Match Details:
Date - Sunday, April 5, 2026 15:00
Venue - M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Toss - Chennai Super Kings elected to bowl
Umpires - Akshay Totre (India) KN Ananthapadmanabhan (India) Adrian Holdstock (South Africa TV)
Match Referee - Prakash Bhatt (India)
Weather -
Clouds, scattered clouds
Temperature 32°C, Humidity 42%
Wind Speed 24.00 mph, Clouds 40%
Pitch -
Pitch Condition - Fast & Bounce
Batting Condition - Average
Pace Bowling Condition - Pace & Bounce
Spin Bowling Condition - Average
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