Bengaluru, India — April 5, 2026
Match 11 of the Indian Premier League 2026 season will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Chennai Super Kings at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
RCB enter the contest with strong momentum after a dominant opening win, while CSK are still searching for their first victory of the season.
🔥 Team Form and Key Players
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB began their campaign with an emphatic win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down a 200+ target with ease.
- Virat Kohli — 69 runs (38 balls)
- Devdutt Padikkal — 61 runs (26 balls)
The batting lineup looks in strong form, although the bowling unit will need improvement beyond Jacob Duffy.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
CSK have had a difficult start, losing both of their opening matches.
- Ayush Mhatre — 73 runs (43 balls)
- Shivam Dube — 45* (27 balls)
- Sarfaraz Khan — 32 runs (12 balls)
Despite strong batting performances, bowling remains a concern, with Matt Henry struggling for control.
📊 Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 35
- CSK Wins: 21
- RCB Wins: 13
Historically, Chennai have dominated this rivalry, but current form slightly favors RCB.
🏟️ Pitch Report – Chinnaswamy Stadium
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for being batting-friendly:
- Short boundaries favor big hitters
- Average 1st innings score: 141
- Average 2nd innings score: 136
Expect another high-scoring contest, especially with in-form batters on both sides.
🌦️ Weather Report
- Temperature: 21°C to 33°C
- Conditions: Partly cloudy
- Rain Probability: ~25%
Weather interruptions are possible but not expected to heavily impact the match.
🔮 Predicted Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Virat Kohli
- Faf du Plessis
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar
- Glenn Maxwell
- Dinesh Karthik
- Cameron Green
- Karn Sharma
- Mohammed Siraj
- Reece Topley
- Jacob Duffy
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Devon Conway
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni
- Moeen Ali
- Deepak Chahar
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Matt Henry
📊 Match Insight
RCB’s batting depth and recent form give them a slight edge, especially at a venue that favors aggressive stroke play. However, CSK’s experienced lineup and strong head-to-head record keep them firmly in contention.
The contest is expected to be a high-scoring thriller, with both teams relying heavily on their top-order performances.
