RCB Sets New IPL Record with 250 Runs Against CSK
RCB's Historic Performance at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
In a thrilling encounter at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) achieved a remarkable feat by scoring 250 runs against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 11 of the current Indian Premier League season. This impressive total was largely thanks to the stellar performances of Tim David, Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal, marking RCB as the first team to hit the 250-run milestone this season. CSK's bowlers will be disappointed, especially after a strong start where they did not concede any boundaries in the initial three overs.
RCB's Record-Breaking Score
With their 250 runs, RCB set a new record for the highest team score in IPL 2026, surpassing the previous record held by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who had scored 226/8 against Kolkata Knight Riders. The current standings are as follows:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 250/3
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 226/8
- Mumbai Indians (MI): 224/4
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): 220/4
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): 210/5
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): 210/6
After being invited to bat first, RCB showcased an extraordinary batting performance, finishing with 250 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Following the early exits of openers Phil Salt (46 runs off 30 balls) and Virat Kohli (28 runs off 18 balls), Padikkal and Patidar formed a stunning partnership, scoring 58 runs in just 21 balls. Patidar remained unbeaten at 48 runs off 19 balls, while Padikkal contributed 50 runs off 29 balls. The duo of Patidar and Tim David then executed a game-changing partnership of 99 runs off only 35 balls for the fourth wicket after Padikkal's dismissal, with David finishing the innings at 70 runs off just 25 balls. For CSK to win, they would need to achieve the largest chase in IPL history.