Shivam Dube puts down Virat Kohli in RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 clash

A huge moment in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings (RCB vs CSK) match at the M. Chidambaram Stadium. CSK star Shivam Dube dropped Virat Kohli. Kohli was batting on only 7 when Dube dropped the chance.

In the third ball of the third over of the first innings, Virat Kohli tried to go big against the Super Kings pacer Khaleel Ahmed. The RCB opener tried to clear the rope over the deep mid-wicket but timed it badly. The length ball from Ahmed, which was slightly on the off, took an edge from Kohli’s bat and went high into the air. Shivam Dube tracked back at the mid-on area, keeping an eye on the ball.

Shivam Dube dropped an early chance to dismiss Virat Kohli

The fielder never looked confident in the process and ultimately ended by dropping the catch. Virat Kohli got an extra lifeline, a huge moment of the match. Will it be a turning point? The scorecard will speak for itself.

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— Oo_Womaniya💙🤍 (@KDramaWomaniyaa) April 5, 2026

CSK bowlers faced a powerful storm after the departure of Virat Kohli

The wicket of Virat Kohli was a crucial one, but not the only one that had to deal with, as after the fall of Kohli's wicket, RCB batters went wild. Balls were flying at every corner of the stadium when Tim David, Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal were on the crease. Even Phil Salt played his part well for the team against their arch-rivals, the Chennai Super Kings.

While the RCB captain, Rajat Patidar, remained unbeaten for 48 off 19 balls, smashing six 6s and one 4, Tim David went berserk to notch an unbeaten 70-run knock off 25. With three 4s and eight 6s, his strike rate was 280.0. RCB, batting first, registered a massive total of 250 in 20 overs in exchange for 3 wickets only. To win the match, CSK will have to score 251 runs in 120 balls.

RCB set a record in their rivalry with CSK

The total set by RCB, at their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, is itself a record. And most in the RCB vs CSK history in terms of first innings total.

200-plus first-innings totals for RCB vs CSK
205/8 - Chennai, 2012 (Lost off the final ball)
205/8 - Bengaluru, 2018 (Lost with 2 balls to spare)
218/5 - Bengaluru, 2024 (Won by 27 runs)
213/5 - Bengaluru, 2025 (Won by 2 runs)
250/3 - Bengaluru, 2026 (today)

"It's the belief, I feel. I must believe in myself that I can really go out there and play at a very high tempo. Over the years, I've not been able to do that, and coming into the last year as well. I wanted to make sure that I really believe in myself and make sure that I go out there and enjoy myself," Devdutt Padikkal said about his crucial 50-run knock in this match.

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