Key Details of the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match
In Match 11 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, April 5, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This match is expected to be a closely contested battle, as both teams come into it with contrasting starts and injury concerns.
RCB started their campaign strongly by securing a dominant win against Sunrisers Hyderabad at home. After choosing to bowl first, they restricted Hyderabad to a total of 201, with Jacob Duffy and Romario Shepherd each taking three wickets. In response, Devdutt Padikkal played an aggressive innings of 61 from 26 balls, while Virat Kohli anchored the chase with an unbeaten 69, leading RCB to a six-wicket victory with plenty of overs remaining.
On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings have struggled so far this season, having lost both of their opening matches. They were outclassed by Rajasthan Royals and couldn’t defend a competitive total of 209 against Punjab Kings. Shreyas Iyer and Priyansh Arya played crucial roles in Punjab’s successful chase, securing the win for their team.
With RCB riding high on confidence and Chennai under pressure to bounce back, this clash is set to be a vital early-season test for both teams.
When and Where Will the Match Take Place?
The RCB vs CSK match (Match 11 of IPL 2026) will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday, April 5. The game is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM IST, with the toss being held at 07:00 PM IST.
Live Broadcast Details
In India, the RCB vs CSK match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also watch the game through live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
Head-to-Head Record
RCB and CSK have faced each other 35 times in IPL history. Out of these encounters, CSK has won 21 matches, while RCB has secured 13 victories. There has been one No Result (NR) between the two teams.
Squad Lineups
Chennai Super Kings Squad:
– Sanju Samson (w)
– Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
– Kartik Sharma
– Prashant Veer
– Noor Ahmad
– Anshul Kamboj
– Ayush Mhatre
– Sarfaraz Khan
– Shivam Dube
– Dewald Brevis
– Rahul Chahar
– Matthew Short
– Matt Henry
– Khaleel Ahmed
– Jamie Overton
– Akeal Hosein
– MS Dhoni
– Ramakrishna Ghosh
– Gurjapneet Singh
– Shreyas Gopal
– Urvil Patel
– Aman Khan
– Spencer Johnson
– Mukesh Choudhary
– Zakary Foulkes
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad:
– Philip Salt
– Jitesh Sharma (w)
– Tim David
– Virat Kohli
– Devdutt Padikkal
– Rajat Patidar (c)
– Abhinandan Singh
– Jacob Duffy
– Romario Shepherd
– Krunal Pandya
– Bhuvneshwar Kumar
– Rasikh Salam Dar
– Kanishk Chouhan
– Venkatesh Iyer
– Suyash Sharma
– Jacob Bethell
– Josh Hazlewood
– Jordan Cox
– Mangesh Yadav
– Vihaan Malhotra
– Vicky Ostwal
– Swapnil Singh
– Satvik Deswal
