Highlights of IPL 2026 RCB vs CSK: A plundering batting show led by Tim David, Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal, along with incisive spell of Bhuvneshwar Kumar of 3-41 moved defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL 2026 clash to a commanding 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
Batting unit of RCB dismantle attack of CSK with continues hitting, as 70 not out off just 25 balls of David and unbeaten 48 off only 19 balls provided for a grandstand complete after fluent 50 off 29 balls of Padikkal which was his second consecutive fifty of the IPL 2026 season – had set the tone for the daunting total.
The combined effort of trio, including an unbroken 99-run stand off just 35 balls between Patidar and David, who indulged in mind-blowing range-hitting, lifted Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a daunting 250/3, thus making a new record for highest total in IPL 2026.
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A sensational David cut loose in the penultimate over by smashing Jamie Overton for four sixes and a four to reach his second half-century in only 21 balls after clobbering Noor Ahmed for three consecutive sixes. Due to his power-hitting even got Virat Kohli to rise from his seat in the RCB dugout.
In reply, CSK under scoreboard pressure hesitated, with 50 off 24 balls of Sarfaraz Khan and 43 of Prashant Veer the lone acts of resistance amid a string of top order failures. Bhuvneshwar crossed the 200-mark in IPL in terms of wickets. CSK were bowled out for 207 in 19.4 overs. This win also meant in the history of IPL, RCB registered four consecutive triumphs over CSK for the first time.
