💥 Tim David: 70* off 25 balls — 8 sixes, 3 fours | SR: 280.00
🔥 Rajat Patidar: 48* off 19 balls — 6 sixes | SR: 252.63
🎯 Devdutt Padikkal: 50 off 29 balls — SR: 172.41
🟡 CSK all out for 207 in 19.4 overs chasing 251
🎳 Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 3/41 — Best bowler for RCB
🪙 Toss: CSK won toss, elected to bowl — decision backfired heavily
📍 Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
🏆 Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs
In a pulsating IPL 2026 encounter at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered a dominant 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings on April 5, 2026. RCB posted an explosive 250/3, powered by Tim David’s devastating 70* off just 25 balls, before bowling CSK out for 207 in 19.4 overs to seal the win in style.
CSK won the toss and chose to bowl first — a decision that backfired spectacularly as RCB’s batting lineup went berserk from the very first over. The Patidar–David partnership of 99 runs off just 36 balls in the death overs was the defining passage of play, turning a strong score into an almost unreachable mountain for Chennai.
🏏 RCB Batting: 250/3 in 20 Overs
RCB’s batting lineup came out with fierce intent from ball one. All five batters who faced deliveries contributed, setting up a mammoth total of 250 — one of the highest scores of IPL 2026 so far.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 28 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 155.56 | c Dube b Kamboj |
| Phil Salt | 46 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 153.33 | c Mhatre b Dube |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 50 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 172.41 | b Overton |
| Rajat Patidar * | 48* | 19 | 1 | 6 | 252.63 | Not Out |
| Tim David * | 70* | 25 | 3 | 8 | 280.00 | Not Out |
| Extras: 4 (lb 4) | ||||||
| TOTAL: 250/3 in 20 Overs | Run Rate: 12.50 | |||||
🟡 CSK Bowling vs RCB
| Bowler | O | R | W | 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 Chase: All Out for 207 in 19.4 Overs
Chasing 251, CSK’s top order crumbled under pressure in the powerplay, losing three wickets inside 3 overs for just 30 runs. Despite a fighting fifty from Sarfaraz Khan and useful lower-order contributions from Jamie Overton and Prashant Veer, they fell 43 runs short — bowled out in 19.4 overs.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 | c Kohli b Duffy |
| Sanju Samson | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180.00 | c Padikkal b Duffy |
| Ayush Mhatre | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | c Patidar b Bhuvneshwar |
| Sarfaraz Khan | 50 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 200.00 | st b Krunal Pandya |
| Kartik Sharma | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 | c Abhinandan b Krunal |
| Shivam Dube | 18 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 138.46 | c (wk) b Abhinandan |
| Prashant Veer | 43 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 148.28 | c Patidar b Bhuvneshwar |
| Jamie Overton | 37 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 231.25 | c (wk) b Suyash Sharma |
| Anshul Kamboj * | 19* | 12 | 1 | 1 | 158.33 | Not Out |
| Noor Ahmad | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 | c Kohli b Bhuvneshwar |
| Matt Henry | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | c Salt b Abhinandan |
| Extras: 7 (lb 2, w 3, nb 2) | ||||||
| TOTAL: 207/10 in 19.4 Overs | Run Rate: 10.53 | |||||
🎳 RCB Bowling vs CSK
| Bowler | O | R | W | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 58 | 2 | 14.50 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar ⭐ | 4 | 41 | 3 | 10.25 |
| Krunal Pandya | 3 | 36 | 2 | 12.00 |
| Abhinandan Singh | 3.4 | 30 | 2 | 8.18 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19.00 |
⚡ Key Moments of the Match
| Over | What Happened |
|---|---|
| Over 5 | Virat Kohli dismissed for 28 — Caught off Anshul Kamboj as CSK strike early to break the opening stand. |
| Over 11 | Phil Salt out for 46 — Falls after a brisk 30-ball knock. Padikkal takes over with aggression. |
| Over 14 | Padikkal departs for 50 — Bowled by Overton. Enter Rajat Patidar. The carnage begins. |
| Overs 15–20 | Patidar–David partnership: 99 runs off 36 balls — Tim David hits 8 sixes as RCB score 99 in the last 6 overs to reach 250. |
| Over 1 (CSK) | CSK collapse begins — Gaikwad (7) and Mhatre (1) fall inside 2 overs. RCB in total control. |
| Over 7 (CSK) | Sarfaraz Khan out for 50 — Stumped off Krunal Pandya after a fighting half-century. CSK’s chase falling apart. |
| Over 19.4 (CSK) | CSK all out for 207 — Abhinandan Singh takes the final wicket. RCB win by 43 runs. |
📊 Full Match Summary — RCB vs CSK IPL 2026
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs CSK — IPL 2026 |
| Date | April 5, 2026 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore |
| Toss | CSK won — elected to bowl first |
| RCB Score | 250/3 in 20 overs |
| CSK Score | 207/10 in 19.4 overs |
| Result | RCB won by 43 runs |
| Top RCB Batter | Tim David — 70* (25b, 8×6, SR: 280) |
| Top CSK Batter | Sarfaraz Khan — 50 (25b, SR: 200) |
| Top RCB Bowler | Bhuvneshwar Kumar — 3/41 |
| Total Sixes (RCB) | 19 sixes — 8 by Tim David alone |
| Best Partnership | Patidar–David: 99* off 36 balls (4th wicket) |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — RCB vs CSK IPL 2026
Who won RCB vs CSK on April 5, 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won by 43 runs against Chennai Super Kings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.
What was RCB’s total score vs CSK?
RCB posted 250/3 in 20 overs. Tim David remained unbeaten on 70 off 25 balls and Rajat Patidar scored 48* off 19 balls. The innings featured 19 sixes and 14 fours.
Who was the top scorer for RCB?
Tim David top-scored with a stunning 70* off just 25 balls at a strike rate of 280, hitting 8 sixes and 3 fours. Rajat Patidar contributed an equally explosive 48* off 19 balls (6 sixes).
Who took the most wickets for RCB vs CSK?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was RCB’s best bowler with 3 wickets for 41 runs in 4 overs. Suyash Sharma was the most economical with 1/21 in 4 overs (economy: 5.25).
Who won the toss in RCB vs CSK IPL 2026?
CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first — a decision that backfired heavily as RCB posted 250/3.
What was the Patidar–David partnership score?
The unbeaten 4th-wicket partnership between Rajat Patidar and Tim David produced 99 runs off just 36 balls — the match-defining passage that took RCB from 151/3 to 250/3 in the death overs.
What was CSK’s highest scorer in the chase?
Sarfaraz Khan top-scored for CSK with a fighting 50 off 25 balls (SR: 200). Jamie Overton added 37 off 16 balls in the lower order, but the target proved too steep.
💥 Tim David: 70* off 25 balls — 8 sixes | SR: 280
🔥 Rajat Patidar: 48* off 19 balls — 6 sixes | SR: 252.63
🎯 Devdutt Padikkal: 50 off 29 balls — SR: 172.41
🟡 CSK: 207/10 in 19.4 overs — 43 runs short
🏆 Sarfaraz Khan: 50 — CSK’s top scorer in a losing cause
🎳 Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 3/41 — Best bowler of the match
📍 Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
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