RCB vs CSK: Today is the 11th match of the IPL 2026 season. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will meet in this match today at M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium, with the match set to start at 7:30 PM.
The last match of IPL 2026 for RCB resulted in a 6-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Chennai lost badly to Rajasthan Royals in their opening game.
Today’s contest will see both teams looking to get a win by any means necessary and all eyes will be on the pitch report, match preview and other important information leading up to the match.
CSK Holds the Upper Hand Against RCB
In the history of the IPL, a total of 35 matches have been played between these two teams so far. In these encounters, RCB has managed to win only 13 matches, while CSK has emerged victorious in 21 matches. Additionally, during the previous IPL 2025 season, two matches were played between these sides; on both occasions, it was the RCB team that secured the victory.
CSK’s Probable Playing XI
In their opening match of the IPL 2026 season, Chennai Super Kings faced defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR). In that match, their top-order batting lineup proved to be a complete failure, and their bowlers also failed to deliver a strong performance. However, in today’s match, CSK will be expecting a strong performance from both their batsmen and bowlers.
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CSK’s Probable Playing XI: Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Kartik Sharma, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, and Khaleel Ahmed. Impact Subs: Anshul Kamboj, Shreyas Gopal, Ramkrishna Ghosh, and Rahul Chahar.
RCB Probable today
In their opening match of IPL 2026, the RCB team secured a magnificent 6-wicket victory against the Hyderabad team. In that match, star batsman Virat Kohli played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 69 runs off just 38 balls, while fellow batsman Devdutt Padikkal also contributed a brisk innings of 61 runs. Similar performances are expected from them in today’s match as well.
RCB’s Probable Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Venkatesh Iyer, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Mangesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Jacob Duffy. RCB’s Impact Sub Players: Suyash Sharma, Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Salam, and Jacob Bethell.
RCB vs CSK: M. Chinnaswamy pitch report today
In limited-overs cricket, the pitch at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is considered highly favorable for batsmen. The boundaries at this venue are also quite short, which often leads to high-scoring matches.
Furthermore, taking wickets here proves to be a significant challenge for all types of bowlers. During IPL matches held at this stadium, the average first-innings score stands at 167 runs.
What will the weather be like in Bengaluru today?
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather in Bengaluru is expected to be unsettled today, Sunday, April 5th.
Additionally, the maximum temperature is likely to reach up to 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to hover around 23 degrees Celsius. There is also a possibility of light rain and thundershowers today, which could potentially interrupt the match proceedings.
When and where to watch the match today
This match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings is scheduled to be played today at the M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru, starting at 7:30 PM. Additionally, you can watch the live telecast of this match on the Star Sports Network and the JioCinema app.
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