RCB demolished CSK by 43 runs on April 5, 2026, posting 250/3 — the highest total ever by any team against CSK in IPL. Get the full scorecard here.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings match scorecard
The defending IPL champions showed exactly why they are the team to beat in 2026. In a one-sided yet breathtaking spectacle at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 5 April 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru shredded Chennai Super Kings by a dominant 43 runs, handing the Super Kings their third consecutive defeat in IPL 2026. The royal challengers bengaluru vs chennai super kings match scorecard tells a story of one man’s genius — Tim David — walking to the crease in the 15th over and turning a competitive total into an all-time record. His blistering 70 off just 25 balls*, combined with Rajat Patidar’s ferocious 48 off 19* and Devdutt Padikkal’s classy 50 off 29, powered RCB to 250 for 3 — the highest total ever posted against CSK in IPL history. CSK’s chase crumbled inside the first three overs, and they never recovered.
Table of Contents
Match Snapshot – RCB vs CSK IPL 2026
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match Type | T20 – IPL 2026 (11th Match) |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 5 April 2026 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Toss | Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to field |
| Result | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs |
| Man of the Match | Tim David (RCB) – 70* off 25 balls |
Batting Scorecard – Royal Challengers Bengaluru
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | b Dube | 46 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 153.33 |
| Virat Kohli | c Dube b Kamboj | 28 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 155.56 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | b Overton | 50 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 172.41 |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | not out | 48* | 19 | 2 | 4 | 252.63 |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tim David | not out | 70* | 25 | 3 | 8 | 280.00 |
| Extras | (w 6, nb 2) | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 250/3 in 20 overs |
Bowling Figures – CSK
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Khaleel Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Shivam Dube | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Noor Ahmad | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Jamie Overton | 2 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 26.00 |
Batting Scorecard – Chennai Super Kings
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (wk) | 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 Bhuvneshwar | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | st Jitesh b Krunal | 50 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Shivam Dube | c Abhinandan b Krunal | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prashant Veer | c Patidar b Bhuvneshwar | 43 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 148.28 |
| Jamie Overton | b Suyash | 37 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 231.25 |
| Noor Ahmad | c Kohli b Bhuvneshwar | – | – | – | – | – |
| Anshul Kamboj | not out | – | – | – | – | – |
| Matt Henry | b Duffy | – | – | – | – | – |
| Khaleel Ahmed | b Abhinandan | – | – | – | – | – |
| Extras | (w 4) | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 207/10 in 19.4 overs |
Bowling Figures – RCB
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 0 | 58 | 2 | 14.50 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 10.25 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Abhinandan Singh | 3 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 10.00 |
| Suyash Sharma | 3.4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.64 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 |
Match Highlights and Key Moments
Powerplay: A Slow Start, Then Salt Breaks Free
CSK won the toss and elected to field, and for the first four overs, the plan looked inspired. Matt Henry and Khaleel Ahmed hit hard lengths on a tacky Chinnaswamy surface, and RCB could not find the boundary — 20 balls passed without a single four. Virat Kohli looked scratchy before Anshul Kamboj had him caught at long-on by Shivam Dube for 28 off 18 balls. Phil Salt laboured to 15 off 16 before suddenly finding his timing with a brace of swatted fours off Kamboj, only to be dismissed by Dube for a well-made 46. By the end of the powerplay, RCB were 51 for 1 — a total that gave no hint of what was about to unfold.
Middle Overs: Padikkal and Patidar Build the Platform
With the pitch easing and the outfield slowing, Devdutt Padikkal refused to let the momentum stay with CSK. He timed his lofted sixes over long-off with characteristic elegance and raced to his fifty off 29 balls, putting together a blistering third-wicket stand with captain Rajat Patidar. By the 14th over, RCB had moved to 151 for 2, a competitive total in the making but nothing that screamed record-breaker. Padikkal was then knocked over by Jamie Overton, who cranked up to 148 kph to end a brilliant cameo. RCB needed something extraordinary in the final six overs. They got something historic.
Death Overs: Tim David Obliterates the Record Books
Tim David had only faced a handful of balls in the first 14 overs when he walked in to join Patidar at 151 for 3. What followed left the Chinnaswamy stunned. David — hitting from ball one — and Patidar faced just 35 balls between them in the last six overs and hit 14 maximums. David was particularly savage on Jamie Overton in the 19th over, launching him for 6, 4, 6, 6, 6 in a sequence that yielded 30 runs from the over alone. One of those sixes — a 106-metre monster — landed on the roof. Patidar finished unbeaten on 48 off 19 at the other end, a perfect foil. The partnership was worth 99 runs off just 35 balls. RCB posted 250 for 3 — the highest total ever by any team against CSK in IPL history, and RCB’s third-highest overall in the league. The total also represented 97 runs in the last five overs — the joint second-highest such figure in IPL history.
The Match-Winning Moment: Duffy’s Double Strike in Three Balls
CSK needed to bat out of their skins, and the chase began in the worst possible fashion. Jacob Duffy, swinging the ball at genuine pace, had both Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad caught at first slip by Devdutt Padikkal in the space of three deliveries. CSK were 10 for 2 after just two overs. When Ayush Mhatre fell next ball to Bhuvneshwar Kumar for 1 — the wicket that brought up Bhuvi’s landmark 200th IPL wicket — CSK were reeling at 30 for 3 inside three overs. The chase was, in all but name, over. Despite a bright 50 off 25 balls from Sarfaraz Khan and spirited cameos from Prashant Veer (43) and Jamie Overton (37), CSK were bowled out for 207 in 19.4 overs — 43 short of a mountain they were never going to climb.
Player of the Match Analysis
Tim David‘s 70 off 25 balls* — eight sixes and three fours — was an innings from another dimension. Walking in at the 15th over with RCB at 151 for 3, he did not waste a single delivery. His strike rate of 280 is a figure that belongs in the realm of fantasy cricket, yet it was witnessed by a packed Chinnaswamy crowd in real time. His assault on Overton in the 19th over produced five boundary hits in six balls, and at least one delivery — a pull shot that cleared the roof — had Virat Kohli leaping off his seat in the dressing room. Only one other batter in the history of all men’s T20s — where ball-by-ball data exists — has scored 70 or more runs after facing zero balls in the first 14 overs of a T20 innings. David was gifted a lifeline on 28 when Kamboj bowled him on a no-ball, and he made CSK pay for that moment in the most ruthless fashion imaginable. His partnership with Rajat Patidar — who remained unbeaten on 48 off 19 — was worth 99 off just 35 balls, transforming a decent total into a record-breaking one.
Devdutt Padikkal‘s 50 off 29 balls was the essential bridging act that kept RCB’s innings from stagnating. He rebuilt smoothly after Kohli’s exit and ensured the total had a base from which David could launch. His dismissal by Overton at 151 for 3 was a moment of genuine quality by the seamer, but it only set the stage for the David masterclass.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 3 for 41 in 4 overs and reaching his historic 200th IPL wicket when Mhatre offered a tame catch to mid-off. He became only the second bowler ever to reach 200 IPL wickets, behind Yuzvendra Chahal. Jacob Duffy continued his explosive start to life as an RCB bowler with 2 for 58, his two early strikes in the powerplay effectively ending the match as a contest. Krunal Pandya and Abhinandan Singh then mopped up the lower order with two wickets apiece to bundle CSK out before 20 overs were bowled.
Head-to-Head Record – RCB vs CSK in IPL
| Format | Matches | RCB Wins | CSK Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL (All-time) | 36 | 14 | 21 | 1 |
| At Chinnaswamy | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| At Chepauk | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
CSK have dominated this fixture historically with 21 wins from 36 meetings, but the last two seasons have seen a dramatic power shift. RCB have now won five consecutive matches against CSK — a streak that stretches back to IPL 2024 — and the defending champions appear to have found the antidote to what was once an intimidating rival. CSK have not beaten RCB since 2023, and with each passing match, the head-to-head ledger shifts a little further towards Bengaluru.
Series and Tournament Standings – IPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as defending champions, had set the intent early. This victory moved them to the top of the IPL 2026 points table with a blistering net run rate of +2.501, cementing their status as the team every other franchise is chasing. Their batting depth, the match-winning brilliance of Tim David, and the experience of Bhuvneshwar Kumar — now a 200-wicket IPL legend — make RCB as well-rounded a unit as there is in the competition.
Chennai Super Kings face a genuine crisis of confidence after starting IPL 2026 with three consecutive defeats. The new-look CSK, with Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain and Sanju Samson as a high-profile new addition, has not clicked — both top-order stalwarts failed again at Chinnaswamy, and the bowling attack had no answer to David’s onslaught in the death. CSK’s season is not over — they have shown recovery before — but the path to the playoffs has narrowed significantly. Every match from here is effectively a must-win situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 match?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the 11th match of IPL 2026 against Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on 5 April 2026. It was a comprehensive victory that handed CSK their third successive defeat of the season.
- What was the final score of RCB vs CSK IPL 2026?
RCB posted 250 for 3 in their 20 overs — the highest total ever by any team against CSK in IPL history. CSK were bowled out for 207 in 19.4 overs in reply. *Tim David (70), *Rajat Patidar (48), and Devdutt Padikkal (50) starred with the bat, while Jacob Duffy and Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the bowling attack.
- Who was Man of the Match in RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 and why?
Tim David of RCB was named Man of the Match for his extraordinary 70 off 25 balls*, which featured 8 sixes and 3 fours and a strike rate of 280. Arriving at the crease in the 15th over, he and Patidar added a record-breaking 99 off 35 balls to take RCB’s total from 151 to 250 — an innings that left even Virat Kohli on his feet in the dressing room.
- Where was the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 match played?
The match was played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on the night of 5 April 2026. The iconic venue — home of Royal Challengers Bengaluru — produced yet another batting spectacle, with RCB posting their highest-ever total against CSK on this ground.
- When is the next match between RCB and CSK in IPL 2026?
RCB and CSK are scheduled to meet again during the IPL 2026 group stage as part of the round-robin format. The exact date and venue for the second fixture between the two sides will be confirmed as the schedule progresses. Keep an eye on the official IPL website and JioHotstar for updated fixture details.
- Where can I watch the highlights of the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 match?
Full match highlights and extended clips from this royal challengers bengaluru vs chennai super kings match are available on JioHotstar — the official streaming partner of IPL 2026. Highlights are also posted on the official BCCI IPL YouTube channel and across Star Sports and IPL social media handles on Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook.
Conclusion
The royal challengers bengaluru vs chennai super kings match scorecard from 5 April 2026 is one for the record books — literally. Tim David’s destructive 70* off 25 balls and the 250 for 3 total will be remembered as the night Chinnaswamy witnessed a new benchmark of T20 power-hitting. RCB look every inch the defending champions they are, while CSK must regroup quickly if their season is not to unravel entirely. With the two sides set to meet again, another blockbuster encounter awaits. What did you make of Tim David’s stunning innings? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
