Royal Challengers Bengaluru put up a batting masterclass to thrash Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs in Match 11 of IPL 2026 at Bengaluru. Tim David’s brutal 70* off 25 balls powered RCB to a mammoth 250/3, and despite a gutsy counter-attack from Sarfaraz Khan and Jamie Overton, CSK fell short as they were bowled out for 207.
RCB vs CSK Match 11 Summary:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| RCB Score | 250/3 (20 overs) |
| CSK Score | 207 all out (19.4 overs) |
| Match Result | RCB won by 43 runs |
| Best Batting (RCB) | Tim David – 70* off 25 balls |
| Best Batting (CSK) | Sarfaraz Khan – 50 off 25 balls |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 3 wickets |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
RCB Innings: Tim David and Patidar Unleash Carnage
Royal Challengers Bengaluru came out swinging from the very first ball. Phil Salt and Virat Kohli set the tone with aggressive intent, taking the attack to CSK’s bowlers right from the powerplay.
Kohli smashed 28 off 18 balls before falling to Anshul Kamboj, caught by Shivam Dube at 37/1 in the 5th over. Salt continued the onslaught, racing to 46 off 30 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes before Dube had him caught off his own bowling, with Noor Ahmad completing the catch.
Devdutt Padikkal then took charge at number 3, playing a fluent knock of 50 off 29 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes). His partnership with captain Rajat Patidar added 58 runs in just 15 balls for the third wicket, racing RCB past 150 in the 14th over. Padikkal was eventually bowled by Jamie Overton at 151/3.
The real destruction came from the unbeaten fourth-wicket stand between Patidar and Tim David. Patidar smashed 48* off 19 balls (1 four, 6 sixes) at a strike rate of 252.63, while Tim David produced a sensational 70* off just 25 balls (3 fours, 8 sixes) at a jaw-dropping 280.00 strike rate. Together they added 99 unbeaten runs in 35 balls, turning a strong position into an untouchable 250/3.
| Details | RCB Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 250/3 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 51/1 (1 wicket down) |
| Top Scorer | Tim David – 70* off 25 balls |
| Key Partnership | Patidar + Tim David – 99* runs (35 balls) |
| Best Bowling (CSK) | Khaleel Ahmed – 0/37 (most economical) |
CSK Chase: Brave but Never Enough
Chennai Super Kings needed 251 to win, and the chase fell apart before it even got started. Jacob Duffy struck in his very first over, removing captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for 7 off 3 balls, caught by Padikkal. Ayush Mhatre followed for just 1, caught by Patidar off Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Then Sanju Samson fell for 9 off 5 balls, again caught by Padikkal off Duffy. At 30/3 inside 2.5 overs, CSK were staring at a hopeless situation.
Despite the wreckage around him, Sarfaraz Khan played a stunning counter-attacking knock. He blazed his way to 50 off 25 balls (8 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 200.00, single-handedly dragging CSK’s powerplay score to 77 runs despite losing 3 wickets. However, Krunal Pandya ended his blitz, stumped by Jitesh Sharma in the 7th over.
CSK continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. Kartik Sharma (impact sub) lasted just 3 balls for 6, and Shivam Dube managed 18 off 13 before being caught behind off Abhinandan Singh. At 108/6 after 9.5 overs, the required rate had climbed beyond reach.
The seventh-wicket stand between Prashant Veer (43 off 29) and Jamie Overton (37 off 16) briefly made things interesting. They added 57 runs in 26 balls, pushing CSK past 150. But once Overton fell caught by substitute fielder Jacob Bethell off impact sub Suyash Sharma, the resistance crumbled. Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished with 3/41 as CSK were bowled out for 207 in 19.4 overs.
| Details | CSK Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 251 runs |
| Result | 207 all out in 19.4 overs |
| Key Performer | Sarfaraz Khan (50 off 25) – counter-attack |
| Margin of Loss | 43 runs |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 3/41 & Suyash Sharma – 1/21 |
Player of the Match
Tim David (RCB): David’s 70* off 25 balls was the game-defining knock. Walking in at 151/3, he turned a strong total into an impossible one for CSK. Eight sixes in a single T20 innings is not something you see every day, especially against an attack featuring Matt Henry and Jamie Overton. His ability to clear boundaries regardless of length or line made CSK’s bowling look utterly ordinary. The Cricinfo MVP score of 79.52 tells you just how far ahead he was from everyone else on the field.
What This Result Means
RCB’s win takes them to 2 wins from 2 matches, and 250/3 is the highest team total in IPL 2026 so far. The defending champions have batting depth that makes other franchises nervous. Salt, Kohli, Padikkal, Patidar, and Tim David all contributing in one innings is a scary proposition for any opposition. Getting off the mark with back-to-back wins is exactly the kind of start a title defence needs, and it sends a message that Rajat Patidar’s side means business this season.
For CSK, the situation is getting desperate. They are now 0-3 in IPL 2026 and rooted to the bottom of the MS Dhoni (sidelined with a calf strain), the middle order lacks that calming presence. If CSK do not find answers soon, their playoff hopes could be over before the tournament even gets going.
