Australian batsman Tim David was Player of the Match in a thrilling match for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Chennai Super Kings, scoring an unbeaten 70 off 25 balls in a 43-run win over Chennai. The win was part of a power-hitting display that saw David hit a 106m strike that landed on the roof of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The victory makes Bengaluru, the defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, now top the early-season standings with a net run rate superior to other teams including Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings. Chennai's defeat was a third consecutive defeat for the five-time champions.