Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) triumphed over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 43 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. RCB posted a formidable score of 250 runs thanks to Tim David's explosive innings of 70 runs from just 25 balls, alongside key contributions from Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar. In response, CSK struggled throughout their innings, managing only 207 runs before being bowled out in 19.4 overs. Despite a valiant effort from Sarfaraz Khan, who scored 50 runs off 25 balls, CSK's batting lineup faltered early, losing their top three batsmen for just 30 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was instrumental for RCB, taking 3 wickets for 41 runs in 4 overs, marking a significant milestone as he became the second bowler in IPL history to achieve 200 wickets. This victory marks RCB's second consecutive win this season, placing them at the top of the points table with four points and a strong Net Run Rate of +2.501. Conversely, CSK finds themselves at the bottom of the standings with three losses in three matches.