RCB vs CSK Highlights IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru seal clinical 43 run victory

Tim David was adjudged Player of the Match for his sensational 70 off 25 balls that completely dismantled the Chennai Super Kings bowling attack and set up a dominant total for Royal Challengers Bengaluru..

Royal Challengers Bengaluru once again completely outplayed Chennai Super Kings on their home turf, registering back-to-back wins in IPL 2026. After winning the toss they posted a massive 250, largely powered by Tim David’s carnage in the death overs, setting a mountain for CSK to climb.

CSK were always behind in the chase and though they tried to pull things back later, it was too late as the top order failed badly with the top three dismissed for single digits. Sarfaraz Khan played a fine fifty, while Prashant Veer and Jamie Overton contributed with useful knocks, but CSK need to rethink their strategies after three losses in three games

Suyash Sharma bowls a googly that turns in with extra bounce as Jamie Overton goes back to hit it down the ground but mistimes it in the air where substitute Jacob Bethell takes a clean catch. Chennai Super Kings continue to lose wickets at crucial stages.

Win seems very unlikely from here for Chennai Super Kings as the required rate keeps climbing, but Prashant Veer has finally shown some intent with a strong knock after being bought for over INR 14 crores. Jamie Overton is also providing support, yet CSK still need a lot of improvement to pull this off.

Chennai Super Kings need 92 runs in 34 balls

CSK: 160/6 in (14.3)
Prashant Veer: 38 (25)
Jamie Overton: 27 (11)

Abhinandan Singh gets the wicket as Shivam Dube goes for the pull but only manages an inside edge. Jitesh Sharma dives full length to his right and takes a brilliant one-handed low catch.

A stunning effort behind the stumps as CSK lose another wicket and continue to slip under pressure.

Krunal Pandya strikes first ball as Sarfaraz Khan steps out to attack, misses the length delivery completely and Jitesh Sharma completes a simple stumping.

Sarfaraz Khan departs just after completing his 50, but a fine knock under pressure as wickets kept tumbling at the other end. He took the charge to keep CSK in the hunt, but falls well beyond expectations.

Chennai Super Kings need 174 runs in 83 balls

Sarfaraz Khan takes the early initiative with three fours and a six off Jacob Duffy, while Kartik Sharma finishes the over with a brilliant six on the last ball. A big over for Chennai Super Kings as they collect 23 runs and keep the momentum going.

Chennai Super Kings need 187 runs in 90 balls

CSK: 64/3 in (5)
Sarfaraz Khan: 37 (18)
Kartik Sharma: 6 (2)

Jacob Duffy bowls a length delivery angling across and Sanju Samson goes for the drive without any footwork, gets a thick edge and Devdutt Padikkal takes a sharp catch at first slip. Samson falls for another low score as Chennai Super Kings lose an early wicket again.

Chennai Super Kings’ problems just get bigger as Ayush Mhatre walks back early and the innings continues to stumble. Bhuvneshwar Kumar lands a hard length outside off and it climbs onto Mhatre who goes for the pull but is badly cramped, hits high on the bat and lobs to mid-off where Rajat Patidar takes a simple catch.

Jacob Duffy gets the breakthrough in the very first over, pitching it up and shaping it away to draw a loose drive from Ruturaj Gaikwad. The batter plays away from his body and Devdutt Padikkal takes a sharp catch at slip moving to his right.

Chennai Super Kings start their chase with Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad opening the innings, while Jacob Duffy takes the new ball for RCB.

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)