David, Patidar, Padikkal Power RCB to 43-Run Victory Over CSK

Bengaluru: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a dominant 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. Explosive batting from Tim David, Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal, followed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s disciplined three-wicket haul, fueled RCB’s record-breaking performance.

Batting Fireworks Set New Record

RCB dismantled the CSK bowling attack to post 250/3, the highest total of the IPL 2026 season so far. Devdutt Padikkal set the foundation with a fluent 50 off 29 balls, marking his second consecutive half-century.

Following Padikkal’s exit, Tim David and Rajat Patidar launched a relentless assault. The duo shared an unbeaten 99-run partnership off just 35 balls. David hammered 70 off 25 deliveries*, reaching his fifty in 21 balls after smashing Jamie Overton for 30 runs in a single over. Patidar provided late-inning momentum with a quickfire 48 off 19 balls*.

Milestone for Bhuvneshwar Kumar

CSK’s chase crumbled under the massive scoreboard pressure. Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the bowling department with figures of 3-41, a spell that saw him cross the historic 200-wicket mark in IPL history.

Despite a rapid 50 off 24 balls from Sarfaraz Khan and a spirited 43 from Prashant Veer, CSK could not keep up with the required run rate. Abhinandan Singh chipped in with 2-30 as RCB bowled out Chennai for 207 in 19.4 overs.

Key Match Moments

• Kohli’s Start: Virat Kohli contributed a brisk 28 off 18 balls before falling to Anshul Kamboj.

• David’s Power: Tim David’s performance included a massive 106m six that cleared the stadium roof.

• Historical Win: This victory marks the first time in IPL history that RCB has recorded four consecutive wins over CSK.

Brief Scores:

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 250/3 in 20 overs (Tim David 70*, Devdutt Padikkal 50; Shivam Dube 1-30)

• Chennai Super Kings: 207 all out in 19.4 overs (Sarfaraz Khan 50, Prashant Veer 43; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3-41, Abhinandan Singh 2-30)

• Result: RCB won by 43 runs.