Sunday is set to be even more exciting, as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will take on the formidable Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 11th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played on April 5 at Bengaluru's renowned M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Royal Challengers Bangalore began their campaign with a magnificent victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad, and their upcoming clash against their arch-rivals will be their second consecutive match on their home ground.
Chennai Super Kings have suffered disappointing defeats in both the matches played so far. They faced their first defeat of the season against Rajasthan Royals, followed by another setback in the match played against Punjab Kings at Chepauk. Both these losses occurred while they were defending a target; therefore, they need to further strengthen their bowling unit.
RCB vs CSK Head to Head
| Description | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 13 |
| Won by Chennai Super Kings | 21 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | May 21, 2008 |
| Most-recent Fixture | May 03, 2025 |
RCB vs CSK (Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings) Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Possible Playing 11: 1. Philip Salt(WK), 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Devdutt Padikkal, 4. Rajat Patidar(C), 5. Jitesh Sharma(WK), 6. Tim David, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Krunal Pandya, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Jacob Duffy, 11. Abhinandan Singh/Suyash Sharma
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Possible Playing 11: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad(C), 2. Sanju Samson(WK), 3. Ayush Mhatre, 4. Sarfaraz Khan, 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Kartik Sharma, 7. Prashant Veer, 8. Noor Ahmad, 9. Khaleel Ahmed, 10. Matt Henry, 11. Anshul Kamboj
RCB vs CSK Player Stats
| Player | Team | IPL 2026 Key Stats | Notable Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 69 runs (1 Match) | 69* (38) vs SRH |
| Ayush Mhatre | CSK | 73 runs (1 Match) | 73 (43) vs PBKS |
| Devdutt Padikkal | RCB | 61 runs (1 Match) | 61 (26) vs SRH |
| Jacob Duffy | RCB | 3 wickets (1 Match) | 3/22 on debut vs SRH |
| Shivam Dube | CSK | 45 runs (1 Match) | 45 (27) vs PBKS |
| Anshul Kamboj | CSK | 4 wickets (2 Matches) | Top wicket-taker for CSK |
RCB vs CSK Pitch Report
Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for having a pitch that favors batsmen. However, spin bowlers have also exerted considerable dominance at this venue. Ever since the first IPL match was played here on April 18, 2008, high-scoring and thrilling encounters have been a common occurrence at this historic ground. In the most recent match played here, the team chasing the target emerged victorious, and a similar outcome is likely on Sunday as well.
RCB vs CSK: Probable Best Performers
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli showcased his class to the world in the tournament's opening match against SRH, where his unbeaten half-century innings led the Bengaluru team to victory on their home ground. So far in IPL 2026, he is the only batsman to remain unbeaten after crossing the 50-run mark. Against a formidable team like CSK, Virat will be eager to maintain this same momentum.
Noor Ahmad
Bowlers like Noor Ahmad might perhaps feel a tad apprehensive upon seeing the short boundaries and lightning-fast outfield at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, Noor is not the kind of bowler who hesitates to give the ball some air or to entice batsmen into playing big shots. The variety inherent in his bowling often compels batsmen to play a hasty, ill-judged shot a factor that ultimately yields crucial breakthroughs for CSK in the match.
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