IPL 2026: RCB vs CSK Match Prediction, Match 11 – Who will win today’s IPL match?
IPL 2026: RCB will take on CSK in Match 11 in Bengaluru (Source: Getty Images)
Published - 05 Apr 2026, 07:15 AM• Read time - 12 mins
Chennai Super Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 11 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Sunday, April 5 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. CSK are coming into the fixture, having lost both of their matches so far against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.
The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side was bundled out for 127 against Rajasthan and later failed to defend 209 at home against Punjab. Hence, the five-time champions have a lot to think about before taking on their southern rivals, as their search for the first points of the season continues.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru got their campaign off to a perfect start with a rampaging victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The defending champions had a perfect game as they registered the fastest 200-plus chase in IPL history. The Rajat Patidar-led side looks hungry for another win and won’t spare a chance to hunt down their rivals in the upcoming fixture.
RCB vs CSK Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Sunday, April 5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | 11 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7.30 PM |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 101 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 43 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 54 (Including 1 tied game) |
| No Result | 04 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 173 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 156 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 287/3 (20) by SRH vs RCB, 2024 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 82/10 (15.1) by RCB vs KKR, 2008 |
| Highest Score Chased | 213 [213/9 in 20 overs] by LSG vs RCB, 2023 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 138/7 (20) by PBKS vs RCB, 2017 |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement | Powerplay overs | Minimal after powerplay | Moderate |
| Best Phase | Almost throughout | Powerplay overs | Middle overs |
RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 21 |
| Royal Challlengers Bengaluru | 13 |
| No Results | 01 |
RCB vs CSK Playing 11 Prediction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Abhinandan Singh
Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Prashant Veer/Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj
Impact Sub: Matt Henry/Jamie Overton
Players to watch out for in RCB vs CSK
Sanju Samson (CSK)
The opening batter hasn’t had a memorable welcome to CSK as he got dismissed cheaply in his first two innings. However, given the form he’s coming into the tournament after winning the Player of the Tournament award in India’s T20 World Cup triumph, it won’t be possible to keep him quiet for long, and he’s likely to come down hard at RCB bowlers.
Jacob Duffy (RCB)
The right-arm seamer had the most perfect IPL debut as he scalped three wickets in the curtain raiser fixture and set up the game for RCB in the powerplay itself. He will once again prove to be lethal for CSK batters in home conditions as RCB aim to add to Chennai's misery in the upcoming game.
Today's Match Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
