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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 11 Match Summary

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Scorecard
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Match 11, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru , Apr 05, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru
250/3 (20.0/20)
Chennai Super Kings Chennai Super Kings
207 (19.4/20)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Tim David
    70(25)
RCB 250/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/111686-tim-david-playerprofile>Tim David</a>
Tim David
70 (25)
  • 3x4s
  • 8x6s
  • 280SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110591-devdutt-padikkal-playerprofile>Devdutt Padikkal</a>
Devdutt Padikkal
50 (29)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 172.41SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Shivam Dube
ECON 15.00
2
OVERS
30/1
R/W
CSK 207/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64385-sarfaraz-naushad-khan-playerprofile>Sarfaraz Khan</a>
Sarfaraz Khan
50 (25)
  • 8x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 200SR
<a href=/cricket/players/135270-prashant-veer-playerprofile>Prashant Veer</a>
Prashant Veer
43 (29)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 148.27SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
ECON 10.25
4
OVERS
41/3
R/W
Bowler
Abhinandan Singh
ECON 8.18
3.4
OVERS
30/2
R/W
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Signing off - That brings us to the end of a high-scoring run-fest, where defending champions RCB remain unbeaten, while CSK are still searching for their first points. Up next in IPL 2026 is an exciting clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Punjab Kings at the iconic Eden Gardens on Monday, April 6. The match begins at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), and you can join us early for all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Tim David wins the award for his smashing knock of 70* off 25 balls. He says he is very pleased with the way things went, adding that it doesn’t always come off like that. He credits Rajat Patidar for setting the tone with his hitting and says it was great fun to contribute himself. David mentions that he tries not to change his game too much and values the backing he gets from the team and support staff. Knowing that players like Jitesh Sharma and Romario Shepherd follow him gives him added confidence. Tim also highlights the amount of preparation that goes in and says he feels fortunate to work with the experienced Dinesh Karthik. Further says that it’s important to enjoy the good days while accepting that there will be tough ones too, given the high-risk nature of his game. David signs off by saying there’s a healthy competition within the group in practice, with players constantly trying to hit the ball onto the roof.
The victorious skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Rajat Patidar says that top of the table feels great, but playing good cricket gives you more satisfaction. Mentions that the ball was stopping a bit early on, and the way Virat and Salt batted was superb. After that, Devdutt and David went crazy, and he enjoyed all those sixes from the dugout and the non-striker's end. Patidar shares that the mindset is clear as he just tries to put pressure on the bowlers when he is out there. Says that having David at the other end makes his job a lot easier. Calls him a specialist and says that he is one of the best finishers in this format and very consistent as well.
Presentation time...
A quick chat - RCB's Bhuvneshwar Kumar says it feels special to reach the milestone of 200 IPL wickets and feels that it is the reward for what he has been doing consistently over the years. He describes the surface as a bit tricky, with some deliveries holding up while others came on nicely. He adds that the team stuck to the plans they have been working on since last year. Bhuvi acknowledges that it is not an easy venue to defend totals, but says their preparation is paying off. He jokingly says that, looking at the way Tim David was striking the ball, they were not entirely sure whether to feel comfortable or concerned.
The captain of the Chennai Super Kings - Ruturaj Gaikwad says he is surprised by the fight shown by Veer, Overton and Sarfaraz, adding that had he contributed more, the result could have been different. The CSK skipper takes responsibility for the outcome. He also points out that Anshul almost got rid of Tim David but had overstepped, and praises David for a superb knock. Gaikwad adds that taking an early chance of Virat Kohli could have shifted momentum in their favour. He feels CSK had the game in their hands until around the 13th or 14th over before it slipped away.
Early burst and timely strikes power RCB - Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be pleased with their bowling performance, though they might have liked a bigger margin after the start they had. Duffy was excellent in the Powerplay, striking twice early, while Bhuvneshwar also chipped in with a wicket. They did take some punishment in the middle overs, but Krunal's introduction turned the game with a crucial double-wicket over. Abhinandan then removed the dangerous Dube, thanks in large part to a stunning catch behind the stumps. Just as CSK were building another partnership, Bhuvneshwar returned to break it and finished with a three-fer, while Abhinandan wrapped things up in style.
RCB smash their way to record total - Earlier in the game, Royal Challengers Bengaluru powered their way to the highest total of IPL 2026. The openers got starts but couldn’t convert, before Padikkal kickstarted the carnage with a quickfire 50 off 29. Patidar and David then took it to another level, smashing an unbeaten 99-run stand with 14 sixes between them. Patidar blasted 48 off 19, while David starred with a breathtaking 70 off 25. Kamboj, Dube and Overton picked up wickets, but only Khaleel kept things somewhat in check. The damage could have been less if not for Kamboj's No-Ball that denied David's wicket.
Sarfaraz spark not enough for CSK - Chennai Super Kings stumbled early in the chase, with none of their top three making an impact as they slipped to 30/3. A glimmer of hope arrived through Sarfaraz Khan, who carried on his form from the last game, blazing his way to a 24-ball fifty. However, they were pegged back again, losing both Sarfaraz and Karthik Sharma in the same over to fall to 84/5. Dube chipped in with a few lusty blows but couldn't carry on, before Prashant Veer and Jamie Overton added a brisk 57-run stand to keep the fight alive. Their dismissals at crucial moments, though, left too much for the tail, and the target ultimately proved out of reach.
Title defence on track as RCB shine - Royal Challengers Bengaluru have registered yet another fantastic win, and their title defence has begun in style, first with a big chase and now by successfully defending a total, making it two in two. Both their batters and bowlers are contributing equally, a hallmark of a champion side. On the other hand, it’s all gloomy for CSK, who have now slumped to a third straight defeat and remain rooted to the bottom of the table.
Over 19.4 : 207/10
3 Runs
  • 119.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • W 19.4
M. Henry
2 (3)
A. Kamboj
19 (12)
A. Singh
3.4-0-30-2
19.4
W
Abhinandan Singh To Matt Henry OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! That's it. Royal Challengers Bengaluru complete a commanding win and make it four in a row against CSK. Abhinandan Singh bends his back and digs it in short, over middle. Henry gives himself room and takes on the short ball. He does not get the desired distance on it. Phil Salt is quick across the turf at deep mid-wicket as he charges across to his right and slides to take a good, low grab. Smiles and hugs all around in the RCB camp.
19.3
1
Abhinandan Singh To Anshul Kamboj
Singh lands it on a hard length, on off. Anshul attempts the pull but gets it high on the bat. It lobs towards mid off for a single.
19.2
1
Abhinandan Singh To Matt Henry
Gets the yorker in, on middle and leg. Henry bunts it through mid-wicket and crosses over.
19.1
1
Abhinandan Singh To Anshul Kamboj
Low full toss, on middle. Kamboj carves it towards extra cover for a single.
Last over coming up now. It will be bowled by Abhinandan Singh.
Over 19 : 204/9
14 Runs
  • 1 WD 18.1
  • 418.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 618.5
  • 118.6
A. Kamboj
17 (10)
M. Henry
1 (1)
J. Duffy
4-0-58-2
18.6
1
Jacob Duffy To Anshul Kamboj
Looped up, yorker, on middle. AK digs it out behind square leg for one more run.
18.5
6
Jacob Duffy To Anshul Kamboj
SIX! Kamboj gets just enough on it. Back-of-the-hand slower ball by Duffy, into the strip, outside off. Anshul picks the change of pace and waits on it before pulling it over the man at deep square leg for a six. The fielder in the deep thought he was in business, but in the end, he watched the ball sail over his head.
18.4
1
Jacob Duffy To Matt Henry
Duffy bashes the hard length, on off. Henry stands tall and flat bats it back over the bowler's head. He does not quite get hold of it and the sub fielder, Jacob Bethell mops it up in the deep at long off by moving to his right. Just a single.
18.3
1
Jacob Duffy To Anshul Kamboj
Jacob executes the yorker to perfection, on middle. Anshul cannot do anything about it. He jams it out through mid-wicket for another single.
18.2
0
Jacob Duffy To Anshul Kamboj
Very full, angled in, on middle and leg. Anshul Kamboj drops his bat down and squeezes out an inside edge onto the pads.
18.1
4
Jacob Duffy To Anshul Kamboj
FOUR! Streaky! Duffy bangs it in short, keeping it away from the batter. Kamboj has a swipe across the line by getting on his toes. The ball balloons over the keeper off a top edge before racing away.
18.1
wd
Jacob Duffy To Anshul Kamboj
Wide! Lands it on a good length, beyond the tramline. Kamboj swings and misses.
Over 18 : 190/9
10 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 017.2
  • 617.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 1 WD 17.6
  • W 17.6
N. Ahmad
8 (8)
A. Kamboj
5 (5)
B. Kumar
4-0-41-3
17.6
W
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Noor Ahmad OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Wicket number 3 for Bhuvneshwar Kumar. It's that slower, short ball again. Leg-cutter, near the tramline on off. Noor Ahmad is made to reach out and he swings at it. Ends up dragging it towards wide long on. Virat Kohli covers a lot of ground to his right and gobbles it up with ease.
Matt Henry is the last man in.
17.6
wd
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Noor Ahmad
Wide! Slower bouncer, well wide on off, beyond the tramline. Noor Ahmad walks across the stumps and throws his hands at the ball but misses.
17.5
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Anshul Kamboj
On a good length, on top of off. Anshul Kamboj does not get the room to free his arms and he hits it down to long off for one.
17.4
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Noor Ahmad
Kumar bowls it short and wide on off. Noor flays it down to deep point for a single.
17.3
6
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Noor Ahmad
SIX! Nicely struck! Knuckleball, on a good length, on off and middle. Noor stays leg side of the ball and swings for the hills. Powers it over long on for a six.
17.2
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Noor Ahmad
On a length, another slower ball, on off. Noor has a heave across the line but gets an inside edge to short fine leg.
17.1
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Anshul Kamboj
Serves it full, on off. Anshul chips it back over the bowler's head for a single.
Full Commentary
19 OV
14 Runs
J. Duffy to A. Kamboj M. Henry
  • 1 WD 18.1
  • 418.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 618.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
10 Runs
B. Kumar to A. Kamboj N. Ahmad
  • 117.1
  • 017.2
  • 617.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 1 WD 17.6
  • W 17.6
17 OV
2 Runs
S. Sharma to J. Overton N. Ahmad A. Kamboj
  • W 16.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
13 Runs
B. Kumar to P. Veer A. Kamboj J. Overton
  • W 15.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 5 NB 15.4
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
8 Runs
S. Sharma to J. Overton P. Veer
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 414.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
18 Runs
K. Pandya to P. Veer
  • 413.1
  • 613.2
  • 413.3
  • 013.4
  • 413.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
3 Runs
S. Sharma to P. Veer J. Overton
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
19 Runs
R. Shepherd to P. Veer J. Overton
  • 111.1
  • 611.2
  • 611.3
  • 411.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
8 Runs
S. Sharma to J. Overton P. Veer
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 410.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
4 Runs
A. Singh to P. Veer S. Dube J. Overton
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • W 9.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
11 Runs
K. Pandya to P. Veer S. Dube
  • 48.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
10 Runs
A. Singh to S. Dube P. Veer
  • 17.1
  • 47.2
  • 17.3
  • 47.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
7 Runs
K. Pandya to S. Khan S. Dube K. Sharma P. Veer
  • W 6.1
  • 66.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • W 6.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
13 Runs
A. Singh to S. Khan
  • 05.1
  • 25.2
  • 45.3
  • 45.4
  • 25.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
23 Runs
J. Duffy to S. Khan K. Sharma
  • 04.1
  • 64.2
  • 1 WD 4.3
  • 44.3
  • 04.4
  • 5 NB 4.5
  • 14.5
  • 64.6
4 OV
11 Runs
B. Kumar to S. Khan
  • 03.1
  • 43.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 63.5
  • 1 LB 3.6
3 OV
12 Runs
J. Duffy to S. Samson S. Khan K. Sharma
  • 12.1
  • 42.2
  • 1 LB 2.3
  • 62.4
  • W 2.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
8 Runs
B. Kumar to A. Mhatre S. Khan
  • 01.1
  • W 1.2
  • 41.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
10 Runs
J. Duffy to S. Samson R. Gaikwad A. Mhatre
  • 10.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 60.4
  • W 0.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs
  • Player of the Match Tim David
  • Umpire Akshay Totre (IND), KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)
  • Referee Prakash Bhatt (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Bengaluru 250/3 in 20.0 overs
  • Bengaluru 250/3 in 20.0 overs
  • T David T20 fifty: 53 runs in 21 balls (2x4) (6x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 23 balls between R Patidar (17) and T David (34)
  • Bengaluru 200/3 in 17.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (15.4 ovs): CHE against R Patidar (LBW) Unsuccessful (BLR: 2, CHE: 1)
  • D Padikkal T20 fifty: 50 runs in 28 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • Strategic Time-out : Bengaluru 151/2 in 14.0 overs
  • Bengaluru 150/2 in 13.5 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 15 balls between D Padikkal (26) and R Patidar (22)
  • Bengaluru 104/2 in 11.1 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 27 balls between P Salt (36) and D Padikkal (13)
  • Strategic Time-out : Bengaluru 76/1 in 8.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bengaluru 51/1
  • Bengaluru 51/1 in 5.6 overs
  • V Kolhi dropped on 7 by S Dube in 2.3 overs
  • Chennai 203/9 in 18.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out : Chennai 165/7 in 15.1 overs
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 26 balls between P Veer (24) and J Overton (26)
  • Chennai 153/6 in 13.3 overs
  • Strategic Time-out : Chennai 105/5 in 9.0 overs
  • Chennai 100/5 in 8.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Chennai 77/3
  • S Khan T20 fifty: 50 runs in 24 balls (8x4) (2x6)
  • Chennai 52/3 in 4.3 overs
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