Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Chennai Super Kings Match 11th Scorecard IPL 2026 Match
Today, I live in pride and hope that many, before me, RCB vs CSK: History made as cricket fans world over gear up for this Everest of encounters. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Chennai Super Kings at the M. Considered to be one of the biggest rivalries in IPL, high-intensity action, star performances, and some unforgettable moments are witnessed whenever these two teams clash. The scorecard for IPL 2026 Match 11 was a nail-biting one with stunning batting, tight bowling, and brilliant fielder performances from both sides.
It is because everyone wanted to see the legends and the stars playing on the same platform. Right from power-hitting sixes to vital wickets at critical junctures, the game had everything. Fans of both franchises packed the stadium with energy, while millions more tuned in live from home.
It became one of the most talked-about scorecards following the game because of how the momentum flowed back and forth, along with incredible individual displays by match winners. Equally important was that both teams entered this contest hoping to improve their 2026 IPL points table PTS. Yet again, the RCB vs CSK rivalry displayed why no match-up comes close to it in T20 cricket history.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Chennai Super Kings match summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings – Match 11 |
| Event | Indian Premier League |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Result | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 18 runs |
| RCB Score | 198/6 (20 Overs) |
| CSK Score | 180/8 (20 Overs) |
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Inning
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Inning Batting Scorecard
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | c Noor Ahmad b Shivam Dube | 46 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 153.33 |
| Virat Kohli | c Shivam Dube b Anshul Kamboj | 28 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 155.55 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | b Jamie Overton | 50 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 172.41 |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | not out | 48 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 252.63 |
| Tim David | not out | 70 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 280.00 |
| Extras | (b 1, lb 3, nb 1, w 3) | 8 | ||||
| Total | 20 Overs (RR: 12.50) | 250/3 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru came out strong and took charge to score 250/3 in 20 overs. Phil Salt gave a quick start in making 46 off 30 balls, while Devdutt Padikkal made a half-century (50) from just 29 balls. Captain Rajat Patidar made an unbeaten 48 and went at a strike rate of above 250. But the biggest gain of the day was scripted by Tim David, who crushed everything thrown at him with an unbeaten 70 off just 25 balls, eight of which sailed over the boundary for six. Skipper Virat Kohli also scored a brisk 28, helping RCB seize control right from the start of the match.
Did Not Bat
Jitesh Sharma †, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy
Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37/1 (Virat Kohli) | 4.3 ov |
| 2 | 93/2 (Phil Salt) | 10.4 ov |
| 3 | 151/3 (Devdutt Padikkal) | 14.1 ov |
Chennai Super Kings Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khaleel Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Henry | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 4 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 13.00 | 1 | 1 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 14.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 15.00 | 1 | 0 |
Chennai Super Kings were up against it since the moment RCB batted and ended up bowling first, after Raina lost the toss as he was expecting to chase here on a good rumour tip that even if they did their bowling, victory would still go in the scorebook, but for an eventual conceded 250 runs from Chennai’s over the course of twenty innings. Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, and Shivam Dube took one wicket each, but the bowlers all bowled at a good economy rate.
In CSK, Khaleel Ahmed was the most expensive bowler with 37 runs in his four overs, while Noor Ahmad and Matt Henry also struggled to keep a check on boundaries. They tore apart the bowling line-up in general, and particularly the death overs, putting CSK under a lot of pressure throughout.
Chennai Super Kings Inning
Chennai Super Kings Batting Scorecard
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson † | c Padikkal b Duffy | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180.00 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | c Padikkal b Duffy | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Ayush Mhatre | c Patidar b Kumar | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | st †Sharma b Pandya | 50 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Kartik Sharma | c Abhinandan Singh b Pandya | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Shivam Dube | c †Sharma b Abhinandan Singh | 18 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 138.46 |
| Prashant Veer | c Patidar b Kumar | 43 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 148.27 |
| Jamie Overton | c sub (JG Bethell) b Suyash Sharma | 37 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 231.25 |
| Anshul Kamboj | not out | 19 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 158.33 |
| Noor Ahmad | c Kohli b Kumar | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Matt Henry | c Salt b Abhinandan Singh | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Extras | (lb 2, nb 2, w 3) | 7 | ||||
| Total | 19.4 Overs (RR: 10.52) | 207 All Out |
In response to the mammoth challenge of 251, Chennai Super Kings managed a good effort, only to be bowled out for 207 off 19.4 overs. Sarfaraz Khan scored 50 off only 25 balls, and Prashant Veer chipped in with a useful 43. Andrew Donald scored things up from his end with an unbeaten 43 from 17 balls alongside Jamie Overton, who helped put on a show too, thanks to a blistering 37 from just 16 balls. However, CSK faced early wickets that included their captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Sanju Samson, which mounted pressure during the chase. While some were hitting in the middle overs, KKR’s disciplined batting line-up faltered against a well-oiled RCB attack.
Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9/1 (Ruturaj Gaikwad) | 0.5 ov |
| 2 | 10/2 (Ayush Mhatre) | 1.2 ov |
| 3 | 30/3 (Sanju Samson) | 2.5 ov |
| 4 | 77/4 (Sarfaraz Khan) | 6.1 ov |
| 5 | 84/5 (Kartik Sharma) | 6.5 ov |
| 6 | 108/6 (Shivam Dube) | 9.5 ov |
| 7 | 165/7 (Prashant Veer) | 15.1 ov |
| 8 | 178/8 (Jamie Overton) | 16.1 ov |
| 9 | 190/9 (Noor Ahmad) | 17.6 ov |
| 10 | 207/10 (Matt Henry) | 19.4 ov |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 0 | 58 | 2 | 14.50 | 2 | 1 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 10.25 | 1 | 1 |
| Abhinandan Singh | 3.4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 8.18 | 0 | 0 |
| Krunal Pandya | 3 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 12.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19.00 | 0 | 0 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers came through with flying colors in all departments of the game to defend the mammoth target comfortably. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the chief destroyer with 3 wickets, while Jacob Duffy and Abhinandan Singh claimed 2 wickets each. In the middle overs, Krunal Pandya also added two key dismissals to his account. Suyash Sharma was also impressive with the ball, keeping it tight to give as few runs as possible. RCB bowlers maintained pressure throughout the CSK innings despite some aggressive batting from the former and won quite comfortably.
Key Performances Summary – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
| Category | Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Scorer | Tim David | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 70* off 25 balls |
| Best Batter | Devdutt Padikkal | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 50 runs off 29 balls |
| Best Finisher | Rajat Patidar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 48* off 19 balls |
| Best Bowler | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3 wickets for 41 runs |
| Most Economical Bowler | Suyash Sharma | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 wicket for 21 runs |
| Key All-round Impact | Krunal Pandya | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 wickets and crucial middle-over pressure |
| Turning Point | Early wickets by RCB bowlers | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | CSK lost 3 wickets inside the first 3 overs |
Conclusion – Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Chennai Super Kings
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Chennai Super Kings engaged in a high-scoring thriller during the Indian Premier League. RCB put up a score of 250/3 in their 20 overs, bolstered by the sensational batting displays from Tim David, Devdutt Padikkal, and Rajat Patidar. CSK fought back with a spirited display from Sarfaraz Khan (46), Prashant Veer (40), and Jamie Overton 26 but early wickets derailed the run chase as disciplined bowling from RCB managed keep CSK at bay. The win did Royal Challengers Bengaluru the world of good in the tournament as they climb up further and once again showed why RCB and CSK are still one of the biggest IPL rivalries over the years.
FAQs – Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Chennai Super Kings
RCB vs CSK, IPL 2026 Match Winner
Chennai Super Kings 132/9 in 20 overs (Deepak Chahar 39, Ben Stokes 24; Wanindu Hasaranga 3 for 28, Mohammed Siraj 3 for 19).
How much did RCB score in the match?
RCB 250/3 in 20 overs
Who scored the most goals in the match?
The in-form Tim David, with an unbeaten 70 off just 25 deliveries, was the highest run-scorer.
Who was RCB’s highest wicket-taker?
In the case of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the bowler with the most wickets- 3.
So CSK scored runs while chasing.
CSK were all out for 207 in 19.4 overs
Who played the best inning for CSK?
While Sarfaraz Khan scored a blistering 50 runs off just 25 balls for CSK.
