Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s impressive bowling figures of 3-41, following strong batting displays by Tim David, Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal, led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a convincing 43-run win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB’s batsmen, led by David’s unbeaten 70 off 25 balls, Patidar’s quick 48 off 19 balls, and Padikkal’s fluent 50 off 29 balls, powered the team to a formidable total of 250/3, setting a new record for the highest score in IPL 2026.
CSK struggled in their chase, with Sarfaraz Khan’s 50 off 24 balls and Prashant Veer’s 43 being the only notable contributions as they fell short under the mounting pressure. Bhuvneshwar’s disciplined performance saw him surpass 200 wickets in the IPL, with CSK eventually being bowled out for 207 in 19.4 overs. This victory marked RCB’s fourth consecutive win over CSK, a first in IPL history, showcasing their dominance in the match.
The match witnessed a shaky start for CSK as they lost early wickets, with Bhuvneshwar reaching his milestone 200th IPL wicket by dismissing Ayush Mhatre. Despite Sarfaraz’s aggressive half-century, CSK struggled to build partnerships, eventually succumbing to RCB’s bowling attack. Veer and Overton’s late resistance was not enough as RCB’s bowlers, led by Bhuvneshwar and Abhinandan, secured the win for their team.
