IPL 2026, RCB vs CSK Today Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Chennai Super Kings in Match 11 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The defending champions enter the contest with momentum after a convincing win in their opening match, while Chennai are still searching for their first victory following back-to-back defeats.
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Bengaluru, led by Rajat Patidar, chased down a 200-plus target against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous outing. Virat Kohli was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 69 to anchor the chase, while bowlers such as Jacob Duffy and Romario Shepherd made key contributions.
Chennai, under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, are placed at the bottom of the table after losses to Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. Despite the defeats, youngster Ayush Mhatre impressed with a 73-run knock in the last match.
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In head-to-head encounters, Chennai holds the advantage with 21 wins in 35 matches, compared to Bengaluru’s 13 victories. However, recent results have been more evenly contested, with Bengaluru winning three of the last five meetings.
Weather Forecast
The weather in Bengaluru is expected to remain clear, with no rain forecast. Temperatures are likely to hover around 28 degrees Celsius during the evening, ensuring uninterrupted play.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium is known to favor batters, with short boundaries and a fast outfield aiding stroke play. High-scoring matches are common at the venue, and teams often need big totals to remain competitive. The highest team score recorded at the ground is 287 for 3.
Squads:
Chennai Super Kings Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Rahul Chahar, Matthew Short, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, MS Dhoni, Shreyas Gopal, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Dewald Brevis, Zakary Foulkes
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chouhan, Venkatesh Iyer, Josh Hazlewood, Mangesh Yadav, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Jordan Cox, Swapnil Singh, Satvik Deswal
Probable XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy
Impact player: Suyash Sharma/ Venkatesh Iyer
Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Prashant Veer, Matt Henry, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact player: Anshul Kamboj/ Urvil Patel
Broadcast and Streaming
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website.
| RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Today Match Details | |
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| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 11 |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM LOCAL | 2:00 PM GMT | 7:00 AM PT | 10:00 AM ET |
| Venue | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
