The defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Chennai Super Kings on Sunday to win their second match in the IPL 2026. Tim David and Bhuvneshwar Kumar were two of the key destroyers during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 43‑run victory against Chennai Super Kings.

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted the tallest total of the season and the highest‑ever versus Chennai Super Kings, Tim David was the mainstay with the bat as he blasted an unbeaten 70 off just 25 balls. The Singaporean‑Australian batter slammed his highest IPL score after getting a lifeline when Anshul Kamboj bowled him on a no‑ball.

Tim David's exploits took Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 250/3, and later the bowlers defended the total on a rather batting‑paradise pitch. Although Chennai Super Kings batters were able to get to 207, they lost all ten wickets in the process.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Tim David's Knock

With the new ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jacob Duffy slanted the game in their favour, but Chennai Super Kings’ middle and lower‑middle order gave a tough fight.

While commenting on the same, the IPL veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar made a chucklesome statement when asked whether he enjoyed Tim David’s innings.

"Yes, absolutely. I mean, I wasn't sure that we should be happy or we should be worried because we had to bowl next (in the second innings)," Bhuvneshwar Kumar said in the post‑match presentation.

Moreover, Bhuvneshwar Kumar also spoke on bagging over 200 wickets in the IPL.

"It's good to get the rewards for what you have been doing for years. So, I mean, happy for that."

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the fast‑bowling leader in IPL wicket‑taking, sitting only behind Punjab Kings’ Yuzvendra Chahal in the overall tally.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Script a Famous Win Over Chennai Super Kings

After being put to bat first, Virat Kohli and Phil Salt came out all guns blazing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Although Virat Kohli was dismissed for 28, Phil Salt (43 off 30) continued with his stand with Devdutt Padikkal (50 off 29).

The match turned decisively in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's favour when Tim David and Rajat Patidar batted together. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar hit 48* off 19 balls, while Tim David was the showstopper of the evening. Not only did Tim David score 70 not out, but the burly batter punctured Chennai Super Kings’ hopes with a highlight moment when he thumped four sixes off a 30‑run Jamie Overton over.

Although the reigning champions had enough runs on the board, Chennai Super Kings' Sarfaraz Khan and Prashant Veer gave them a scare. After losing three wickets inside the powerplay, Sarfaraz Khan came out attacking to smash a 25‑ball fifty, while Prashant Veer scored 43 off 29 balls.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar bagged the all‑important wicket of Ayush Mhatre. Later, in his final spell, Bhuvneshwar Kumar removed a good‑looking Prashant Veer and then claimed Noor Ahmad’s wicket as well.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was one of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers to take multiple wickets, with Jacob Duffy, Abhinandan Singh and Krunal Pandya each taking two wickets apiece. Meanwhile, the ever‑economical Suyash Sharma returned with 1 for 21 in his four‑over spell.

With this victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have taken Chennai Super Kings for the fourth successive time in the IPL.

What’s Next for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have started the IPL 2026 with a bang, winning both of their opening games. They are currently sitting at the top of the table with a net run rate of +2.501. Their next matches are away fixtures against Rajasthan Royals on Friday and Mumbai Indians on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings have yet to open their account on the points table. They will next face Delhi Capitals at home on Saturday.

Moreover, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings won’t meet again this season unless both qualify for the playoffs.