IPL RCB vs CSK Today Match: Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 11 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
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Chennai captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said the decision was influenced by the batting-friendly conditions at the venue.
“We will bowl first. It’s a high-scoring ground and looks like a good pitch. We’ll try to restrict them as much as possible,” Gaikwad said at the toss, adding that the team remains unchanged.
He also provided an update on MS Dhoni, saying the veteran wicketkeeper is progressing in his recovery and could return soon.
Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar said his side was comfortable batting first on what appeared to be a solid surface.
“We were looking to bowl first, but it looks like a hard pitch, so we’re happy to bat. The team is confident after the last game,” Patidar said.
Both teams have fielded unchanged playing XIs for the contest.
Bengaluru enters the contest with momentum after winning its opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Chennai is still searching for its first win after two consecutive defeats.
Playing XIs:
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy
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Impact Substitutes:
Chennai Super Kings Impact subs: Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh,
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact subs:Suyash Sharma,Jacob Bethell,Rasikh Salam Dar,Kanishk Chouhan,Venkatesh Iyer
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.