RCB player ratings vs CSK as blistering batting leads Patidar and Co. to second successive win

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced their third consecutive defeat in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, April 5. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated them by 43 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, securing their second consecutive victory.

Although Rajat Patidar lost the toss, RCB’s remarkable batting in the latter part of the first innings led them to a robust 250/3. Despite CSK’s valiant efforts during their chase, they ultimately fell short.

Here are the player ratings for RCB from their IPL 2026 match against CSK.

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IPL 2026, RCB vs CSK: Patidar and Team Shine in Bengaluru

Phil Salt: 7.5/10

Phil Salt didn’t play at his fluent best, yet he delivered a crucial innings by capitalizing on any loose deliveries.

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Virat Kohli: 6.5/10

Virat Kohli encountered difficulties against CSK’s seamers and received a reprieve from Shivam Dube. He scored 28 before being dismissed by Anshul Kamboj.

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Rajat Patidar: 9.5/10

Rajat Patidar was in excellent form, quickly getting into the action. The RCB captain hit six sixes and was equally impressive in the field.

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Romario Shepherd: 4/10

Romario Shepherd had a limited role, bowling an expensive over that cost 19 runs.

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Tim David: 10/10

Tim David was at his aggressive best, hitting eight sixes in an extraordinary innings that led RCB to a commanding total. He was deservedly named Player of the Match.

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Jitesh Sharma: 9/10

Jitesh Sharma wasn’t needed to bat but excelled in wicketkeeping, handling both pace and spin adeptly.

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Krunal Pandya: 7/10

Krunal Pandya had a solid bowling performance despite conceding some runs in his third over. He took two wickets and cleverly used the bouncer against left-handers.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 8/10

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was dependable on a pitch that offered little assistance, claiming three wickets.

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Jacob Duffy: 7.5/10

Jacob Duffy’s two early wickets were pivotal in disrupting CSK’s chase. Although he was expensive later, conceding 58 runs in his four overs, his initial impact was crucial.

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Suyash Sharma [IP]: 8/10

Suyash Sharma delivered an excellent spell when he came into the attack late, giving away just 21 runs in his four overs and taking a wicket.

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Abhinandan Singh: 7/10

Abhinandan Singh quietly contributed by taking two wickets, though he did drop a straightforward catch.

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Devdutt Padikkal: 9/10

Devdutt Padikkal started slowly but accelerated later. The left-hander scored another half-century, displaying an impressive range of shots on both sides of the wicket and also took two significant catches in the slips.

Edited by Sai Krishna