'Sack fraud Ruturaj...' Fans react as RCB thrash CSK by 43 runs in IPL 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their strong performance against Chennai Super Kings with a 43-run win at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, April 5. Led by Tim David’s quick 70 runs off 25 balls, the defending champions scored a big total of 250/3. Their bowlers then performed well, securing a comfortable victory.

With this result, RCB achieved a significant milestone against CSK. For the first time in their history, they have registered four consecutive victories over their rivals in the Indian Premier League, continuing a winning streak that began in the 2024 season.

The match also sparked strong reactions across social media platforms. While several fans criticized CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad following the defeat, others praised the leadership of RCB skipper Rajat Patidar and his team’s all-round performance. This article highlights the key moments of the match along with notable fan reactions online.

Key moments that defined the RCB vs CSK clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru got off to a steady and controlled start with Phil Salt (46 off 30) and Devdutt Padikkal(50 off 29) at the crease. Both batters rotated the strike well and punished loose deliveries with confidence. Padikkal played some fine lofted shots over long-off, while Salt impressed with his clean drives. Even after the early dismissal of Virat Kohli (28 off 18 balls), RCB maintained their rhythm and kept the scoreboard moving at a good pace.

The innings gained further momentum when Rajat Patidar joined Tim David. Patidar contributed an unbeaten 48 off just 19 deliveries, while David took charge in the death overs. RCB were heading towards around 230, but David changed the game by smashing Jamie Overton for 30 runs in the 19th over, taking the total to 250/3. The duo built a strong partnership and accelerated brilliantly, combining control with aggressive stroke play. One of David’s sixes, a massive 106-meter hit over deep mid-wicket, even landed in Cubbon Park. The pair added 13 more runs in the final over, registering the highest-ever IPL total against CSK.

Chasing a mammoth target of 250, Chennai Super Kings faced an uphill task, needing over 12.50 runs per over. They lost their top three wickets inside the first three overs, with Jacob Duffy striking twice and Bhuvneshwar Kumar taking one. Duffy dismissed CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson, while Bhuvneshwar removed Ayush Mhatre.

Sarfaraz Khan and Kartik Sharma tried to rebuild the innings with a quick 47-run partnership for the fourth wicket, but both were dismissed in the same over by Krunal Pandya. Prashant Veer showed promise with 43 off 29 balls, while Overton added 37 off 16 deliveries. However, with the required run rate rising and wickets falling, both were dismissed in quick succession. Bhuvneshwar then picked up his third wicket by dismissing Noor Ahmad, while Abhinandan Singh took the final wicket of Matt Henry, sealing a comprehensive 43-run victory for RCB.

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Fans React as RCB Beat CSK for the Fourth Time in a Row

Fans on social media reacted strongly after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the Chennai Super Kings for the fourth time in a row in the Indian Premier League. Many fans praised RCB for their strong performance and consistent wins against a big team like CSK. At the same time, several users trolled CSK and their captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, for the poor result.

Here is how the netizens reacted: