RCB vs CSK Live IPL 2026: Tim David's carnage powers Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 250 for 3

Royal Challengers Bengaluru complete their innings with a huge total, powered by Tim David’s blitz. He led the carnage in the final overs as RCB smashed 96 runs in the last five overs to surge past the 250 mark and finish on a commanding note. CSK will now need a strong response as they head into the chase.

RCB: 250/3 in (20)

Tim David is unleashing carnage on the CSK bowlers, taking Jamie Overton apart for 30 runs in the over. He also brings up his fifty in the same over, marking a dominant phase for RCB. In the process, RCB post their highest ever score against CSK, with what once looked like around 200 now turning into a charge towards 250 as they continue to march ahead strongly.

Agony for Chennai Super Kings as Tim David gets a lifeline. A well directed yorker from around the wicket beats him completely and crashes into the leg stump, leading to big celebrations. However, the umpire checks it and confirms an overstep, resulting in a no ball.

Tim David makes the most of the reprieve and sends the next delivery sailing over long on for a massive six.

Tim David has joined the party with a stunning display of power hitting against Noor Ahmad. He first muscled a length ball over long-off, then followed it up by smashing a flatter delivery over deep mid-wicket. He then completed the hat-trick of sixes with another lofted hit over deep extra cover, making a strong statement in the death overs.

RCB: 193/3 in (17)

Tim David: 22 (10)
Rajat Patidar: 40 (15)

A big wicket for CSK as Devdutt Padikkal falls looking for an unorthodox lap shot. Jamie Overton lands it full on the leg stump, Padikkal shuffles across to the off side but misses the ball completely and loses his wicket.

RCB: 151/3 in (14.1)

Devdutt Padikkal: 50 (28)
Rajat Patidar: 20 (10)

Devdutt Padikkal reaches his fifty in just 28 deliveries and shifts the momentum firmly in RCB’s favour. He takes the attack to the bowlers and pushes the scoring rate past 10 after it had been hovering around 8 to 9 earlier. His innings has been full of intent with 5 fours and 2 sixes, giving RCB a strong platform in the middle overs.

RCB: 137/2 in (13)

Devdutt Padikkal: 50 (28)
Rajat Patidar: 16 (6)

A huge over for RCB as Devdutt Padikkal takes on Shivam Dube and finds boundaries along with a couple of sixes. 23 runs come from the over as RCB keep the scoring rate high and build strong momentum.

RCB: 137/2 in (13)

Devdutt Padikkal: 43 (24)
Rajat Patidar: 16 (6)

Devdutt Padikkal is looking in excellent rhythm and goes big once again. A tossed up delivery from Noor Ahmad and Padikkal charges down the track, meeting it cleanly to loft it straight over long on for a towering six.

RCB: 111/2 in (11.3)

Devdutt Padikkal: 27 (18)
Rajat Patidar: 8 (3)

A crucial breakthrough for CSK as Shivam Dube strikes. Phil Salt goes for the pull against a slower short ball but fails to get the distance, and Noor Ahmad settles under the catch in the deep to complete a comfortable dismissal.

RCB: 93/2 in (10.4)

Devdutt Padikkal: 16 (12)
Phil Salt: 44 (26)

The runs continue to flow for RCB as Devdutt Padikkal gets into rhythm with a well-timed shot. A slower delivery on the leg side and he gently glances it fine towards the boundary for a couple of bounces.

RCB 86/1 in (8.5)

Devdutt Padikkal: 12 (9)
Phil Salt: 44 (26)

A 15 run over for RCB as Phil Salt continues to look in excellent touch. He picks up boundaries off Anshul Kamboj with confident strokeplay, including a pull over deep backward square leg and a powerful shot through the midwicket region.

RCB 66/1 in (7)

Phil Salt: 33 (20)
Devdutt Padikkal: 3 (4)

After a quiet start in the first few overs, RCB have bounced back well to reach a solid position at the end of the powerplay. Virat Kohli’s dismissal is the only setback after a quick cameo, while Phil Salt has carried the innings forward. Khaleel Ahmed has been the standout with the ball, keeping things tight with just 18 runs in his spell and also creating the earlier chance that was dropped.

RCB 51/1 in (6)

Devdutt Padikkal: 2 (3)
Phil Salt: 20 (15)

RCB lose their first wicket as Virat Kohli goes for the pull against a short delivery from Anshul Kamboj but fails to control it. The top edge goes high in the air and Shivam Dube moves in to take a safe catch this time.

RCB 37/1 in (4.3)

Virat Kohli gets the first maximum. A fuller delivery from Matt Henry and Kohli flicks it cleanly over deep mid-wicket for six.

RCB 24/0 in (3.2)

Virat Kohli: 15 (11)
Phil Salt: 8 (9)

A huge moment in the game as Virat Kohli gets a big let-off early. He tries to go big off a shorter delivery from Khaleel Ahmed but fails to time it. The ball goes high towards long-on where Shivam Dube runs back but ends up dropping a straightforward chance. CSK miss a golden opportunity and Kohli survives.

RCB 15/0 in (2.3)

Virat Kohli: 9 (8)
Phil Salt: 6 (7)