New Delhi: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their dream run in IPL 2026 with a 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, buoyed by a sensational batting display and timely strikes with the ball.Putting on the bat, RCB endured a cautious start on a slightly tacky surface, going limitless in the first three overs. Virat Kohli looked the more confident early on, while Phil Salt gradually found his rhythm. The innings gained momentum after the PowerPlay, with Salt (46) and Devdutt Padikkal stitching a crucial stand.
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Padikkal then took charge, compiling a fluent 50 off 29 balls to stabilize the innings.However, the real carnage unfolded in the death.
After Padikkal’s dismissal, skipper Rajat Patidar joined the team
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The duo unleashed a brutal attack. David was particularly devastating, smashing an unbeaten 70 off just 25 balls, including a towering eight. Patidar played the perfect role with 48* off 19 deliveries as RCB rose to 250/3.In response, CSK’s chase got off to a shaky start. Jacob Duffy struck early to remove both Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed Aayush Mhatre to leave them reeling.
Despite the early setbacks, Sarfraz Khan unleashed a stunning counter-attack, racing to a 24-ball fifty and pushing CSK to 77 in the PowerPlay.Just when CSK looked to rebuild,
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He turned the game on its head, dismissing Sarfaraz off his first delivery and dismissing Kartik Sharma soon after.
A stunning one-handed catch by Jitesh Sharma to dismiss Shivam Dube dampened the chase.Although Prashant Vir (43) and Jimmy Overton (37) put up resistance, the asking rate continued to rise.
Bhuvneshwar (3/41) and Krunal (2/36) ensured regular breakthroughs, while Suyash Sharma impressed with his control.CSK were eventually bowled out for 207 in 19.4 overs, which was much less. With this emphatic win, RCB not only extends their winning streak but also consolidates their position as early title contenders. CSK, on the other hand, now finds themselves at the bottom of the table after three consecutive defeats in the new season. Short result: RCB 250/3 (20 overs) beat CSK all out 207 (19.4 overs) by 43 runs