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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Scorecard · IPL 2026

Indian Premier League
Result
Tim David
Statz MVP
Tim David
116
Rating
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RCB beat CSK by 43 runs – IPL 2026 Match Report

Royal Challengers Bengaluru 250/3 (20 ov) beat Chennai Super Kings 207/10 (19.4 ov) by 43 runs.
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru · IPL 2026, 11th Match · 5 April 2026


The Story

CSK won the toss and chose to field – and for a while it looked like a smart call. Jacob Duffy removed Virat Kohli (28 off 18) early, and Philip Salt (46 off 30) was building steadily rather than exploding. At 93/2 after the first ten overs, RCB were in reasonable shape but hadn’t shifted into top gear.

Devdutt Padikkal changed that. His 50 off 29 balls (SR 172) accelerated the scoring rate, and Rajat Patidar arrived at the crease with four overs left and immediately took the attack on. But the match-defining moment was the arrival of Tim David at No.5.

What followed was carnage. David smashed 70 off 25 balls – 3 fours, 8 sixes, strike rate of 280 – finishing unbeaten alongside Patidar (48* off 19, SR 252). The pair added an unbroken 99 for the fourth wicket off just 30 balls. RCB ended on 250/3 – a target that quickly proved beyond CSK.

The chase never got going. Duffy‘s opening spell was brutal in the other direction: Ruturaj Gaikwad gone for 7 in the first over, Sanju Samson for 9 three balls later, Ayush Mhatre for 1 in the next. Three wickets down for 30 inside 2.5 overs – the game was effectively over.

Sarfaraz Khan (50 off 25) and Jamie Overton (37 off 16) offered lower-order resistance, but the required rate was always beyond them. Bhuvneshwar Kumar wrapped up the tail with 3/41, RCB winning by a comfortable 43 runs.


Statz MVP: Tim David — Rating 78.0

No debate. Tim David tops the Statz Rating at 78.0 out of 100 – the highest score by distance. The metric combines batting impact, bowling effectiveness, and match context, and David hit every pressure point: he came in with RCB needing acceleration, delivered it instantly, and finished unbeaten as the primary architect of the winning total.

70 off 25 balls. 8 sixes. SR 280. In the context of a 251-run target, this was not a cameo – it was the difference between chaseable and impossible.


Top 5 Statz Ratings

Rank Player Team Rating Key contribution
1 Tim David RCB 78.0 70 off 25, SR 280, 8 sixes
2 Rajat Patidar RCB 56.6 48* off 19, SR 252, 6 sixes
3 Jamie Overton CSK 55.6 37 off 16 with bat, 1 wicket
4 Sarfaraz Khan CSK 43.4 50 off 25, SR 200
5 Bhuvneshwar Kumar RCB 42.0 3/41 off 4, Econ 10.25

Statz applies a 15% loss penalty to all ratings – which explains why Overton (55.6) and Sarfaraz (43.4), both strong individually, still rank below RCB’s match-winners despite significant contributions.


Turning Point

CSK were 30/3 inside 2.5 overs. Losing Gaikwad, Samson, and Mhatre in the opening three overs of a 251-run chase at the Chinnaswamy left the middle order needing a near-perfect performance just to make it respectable. The powerplay ended at 77/4 (Sarfaraz out in the 6.1st over). From that point, the result was never in doubt.


Match Context

RCB’s win continues their strong form in IPL 2026. The Chinnaswamy’s short boundaries and true pitch were perfectly suited to Tim David’s power game – a venue factor that will feature in RCB home previews all season. CSK’s top-order fragility against quality new-ball bowling is a pattern worth watching across their remaining fixtures.

Full scorecard and Statz Ratings: RCB vs CSK – Match Scorecard

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings: result and key facts

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs in IPL 2026 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on 5 April 2026. Tim David top-scored with 70 off 25 balls and Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3/41.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs.

When and where was Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings played?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings was played at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Sunday 5 April 2026, in IPL 2026.

What were the final scores in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 250/3 in 20 overs. Chennai Super Kings scored 207/10 in 19.4 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings?

Tim David was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 116/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.

Who was the top run-scorer in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings?

Tim David top-scored with 70 off 25 balls.

Who took the most wickets in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings?

Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3/41 in 4 overs.

Who played in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy. Chennai Super Kings XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed.