The RCB vs CSK Match Scorecard finished with Royal Challengers Bengaluru securing a 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 Match 11 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 5.
RCB piled up 250/3 in 20 overs, powered by Tim David’s unbeaten 70 from 25 balls, Devdutt Padikkal’s 50 and Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten 48. Chennai replied with 207 all out in 19.4 overs, despite fighting innings from Sarfaraz Khan, Prashant Veer and Jamie Overton.
RCB vs CSK Match Summary
Match Detail | Result |
|---|---|
Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings |
Tournament | IPL 2026 |
Match Number | Match 11 |
Date | April 5, 2026 |
Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
RCB Score | 250/3 in 20 overs |
CSK Score | 207 all out in 19.4 overs |
Result | RCB won by 43 runs |
Toss | CSK won the toss and chose to bowl |
Player of the Match | Tim David |
IPL — Official RCB vs CSK Match Report
RCB Innings: 250/3 in 20 Overs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru built their innings in two distinct phases.
Phil Salt and Virat Kohli gave RCB a fast but controlled start before Chennai removed Kohli for 28. Salt continued to attack and made 46 from 30 balls, while Devdutt Padikkal moved the innings forward with a half-century.
But the game changed completely in the final five overs.
Rajat Patidar and Tim David launched a brutal finishing assault that pushed RCB from 153 after 15 overs to 250/3 by the end of the innings.
RCB Batting Scorecard
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Phil Salt | 46 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 153.33 |
Virat Kohli | 28 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 155.56 |
Devdutt Padikkal | 50 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 172.41 |
Rajat Patidar | 48* | 19 | 1 | 6 | 252.63 |
Tim David | 70* | 25 | 3 | 8 | 280.00 |
Extras: 8
Total: 250/3 in 20 overs
RCB — Official Match Scorecard
Tim David’s 70* Changed the Match
Tim David produced the defining innings of the night.
He arrived with RCB already in a strong position but transformed a competitive total into an intimidating one. David hammered 70 not out from only 25 balls, striking three fours and eight sixes at a strike rate of 280.
One of the most damaging phases came in the 19th over when he attacked Jamie Overton for 30 runs.
RCB later highlighted that David and Patidar added 99 runs from the final 35 balls, completely changing the momentum of the innings.
RCB — Tim David on his match-winning knock
Rajat Patidar Finishes Unbeaten
Rajat Patidar played the ideal supporting role at the other end.
The RCB captain finished unbeaten on 48 from 19 balls, hitting six sixes and scoring at a strike rate above 250.
He did not need to dominate every over because David was attacking so effectively, but Patidar ensured Chennai had no easy release at the other end.
The pair’s late acceleration was the main reason RCB reached 250 rather than finishing closer to the 210–220 range.
Devdutt Padikkal Builds the Middle Overs
Before David and Patidar took over, Devdutt Padikkal held the innings together.
He scored 50 from 29 balls, striking five fours and two sixes.
Padikkal’s innings helped bridge the gap between the opening phase and the final assault. He reached his half-century in 28 balls before Jamie Overton dismissed him.
RCB were 151/3 when Padikkal fell, leaving the final five overs to Patidar and David.
CSK Bowling Figures
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | 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 |
Chennai struggled to contain RCB’s late hitting.
Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton and Shivam Dube took one wicket each, but no CSK bowler managed to break the Patidar-David partnership.
CSK Chase: 207 All Out
Chasing 251 required Chennai to score at more than 12.5 runs per over from the beginning.
Their chase got off to a damaging start.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson and Ayush Mhatre all fell early, leaving CSK under pressure despite the high scoring conditions.
Sarfaraz Khan then counterattacked with a rapid fifty, while Prashant Veer and Jamie Overton added late resistance.
But RCB continued taking wickets and bowled Chennai out for 207 in 19.4 overs.
CSK Batting Scorecard
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sanju Samson | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Ayush Mhatre | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Sarfaraz Khan | 50 | 25 | 8 | 2 |
Kartik Sharma | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Shivam Dube | 18 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
Prashant Veer | 43 | 29 | 6 | 1 |
Jamie Overton | 37 | 16 | 4 | 2 |
Anshul Kamboj | 19* | 12 | 1 | 1 |
Noor Ahmad | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Matt Henry | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Total: 207 all out in 19.4 overs
IPL — Full RCB vs CSK Scorecard
Sarfaraz Khan Leads the CSK Reply
Sarfaraz Khan gave Chennai their best early counterattack.
He reached his half-century from 24 balls and eventually made 50 from 25, including eight fours and two sixes.
His innings briefly kept CSK near the required rate, but wickets around him made the chase increasingly difficult.
Krunal Pandya eventually dismissed Sarfaraz with Jitesh Sharma completing the stumping.
Prashant Veer and Jamie Overton Keep CSK Fighting
After the middle-order collapse, Prashant Veer and Jamie Overton ensured the margin did not become even larger.
Prashant made 43 from 29 balls, while Overton smashed 37 from 16.
Overton’s late acceleration included four fours and two sixes, but by then the required rate had become unrealistic.
RCB kept striking often enough to prevent Chennai from putting together the one huge partnership they needed.
RCB Bowling Figures
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
Jacob Duffy | 4 | 58 | 2 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 41 | 3 |
Abhinandan Singh | 3.4 | 30 | 2 |
Krunal Pandya | 3 | 36 | 2 |
Suyash Sharma | 4 | 21 | 1 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished as RCB’s leading wicket-taker with 3/41, while Jacob Duffy, Krunal Pandya and Abhinandan Singh took two wickets each.
Suyash Sharma was especially economical in a high-scoring match, conceding only 21 runs from his four overs.
Why RCB Won the Match
RCB’s victory came down to three clear factors.
1. A Strong Batting Base
Salt, Kohli and Padikkal ensured RCB had enough wickets in hand for the final overs.
2. Tim David and Patidar’s Finish
RCB exploded in the final five overs, adding almost 100 runs and turning a good total into 250.
3. Regular Wickets in the CSK Chase
Chennai scored quickly, but RCB never allowed a long partnership to settle.
Every time CSK appeared to rebuild, another wicket followed.
RCB’s 250 Was a Major Benchmark Against CSK
RCB’s 250/3 was not just a large total.
The official IPL match report described it as the highest total ever recorded against Chennai Super Kings in IPL history.
That made the result even more significant because CSK still scored 207 in response, meaning the 43-run margin came in an exceptionally high-scoring game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won RCB vs CSK in IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs.
What was the final RCB vs CSK Match Scorecard?
RCB scored 250/3 in 20 overs, while CSK were bowled out for 207 in 19.4 overs.
Who was Player of the Match?
Tim David was Player of the Match after scoring an unbeaten 70 from 25 balls.
How many runs did Devdutt Padikkal score?
Devdutt Padikkal made 50 from 29 balls.
How many runs did Rajat Patidar score?
Rajat Patidar remained unbeaten on 48 from 19 balls.
Who scored the most runs for CSK?
Sarfaraz Khan was Chennai’s top scorer with 50 from 25 balls.
Who took the most wickets for RCB?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3 wickets for 41 runs.
References
IPL — TATA IPL 2026 Match 11: RCB vs CSK Official Match Report
Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Tim David on his 70* against CSK
Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Rajat Patidar praises Tim David after CSK win
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