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RCB smash 250 vs CSK, highest IPL 2026 total

Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 250/3 against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 match, the highest total of the season, powered by a stunning 97-run barrage in the final five overs.

Tim David (70 off 25) and captain Rajat Patidar (48*) led the charge, adding 99 runs in 36 balls for the fourth wicket. Devdutt Padikkal contributed 50 off 29, anchoring the innings alongside Phil Salt (46). RCB reached 153 for 3 at the end of the 15th over before exploding for 97 in the last five, including David hitting four sixes in the 19th over. This total matches Delhi Capitals' record for the most runs in overs 16-20 and stands as the joint-second highest in IPL history for that phase.