RCB vs CSK Today Match Prediction IPL 2026 11th Match, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Who Will Win
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Published: April 04, 2026
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Updated: April 04, 2026
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By AllCric Team
The 11th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Chennai Super Kings at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, 5th April.
RCB come into this match with strong momentum after a dominant win in their opening game, where they chased down a 200+ target comfortably. On the other hand, CSK have had a poor start, losing both their matches and struggling with consistency in both batting and bowling.
RCB have also dominated recent head-to-head encounters, winning their last three matches against CSK. With home advantage and better form, they look like the stronger side heading into this contest.
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RCB vs CSK Match Details
- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, 11th Match IPL 2026
- Date & Time: 5 April 2026, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Live Stream: JioHotstar
RCB vs CSK Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the best venues for batsmen. The short boundaries and fast outfield make it easier for batters to score freely. Pacers may get some swing early in the innings, while spinners come into play in the middle overs. Dew in the second innings makes chasing easier.
- Win Batting First: 42%
- Win Bowling First: 58%
Average Scores
- Average 1st Innings: 169
- Average 2nd Innings: 155
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| Factor | Details |
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| Pitch | Batting friendly |
| Outfield | Fast |
| Boundaries | Small |
| Avg Match Total | 380–420 |
| Overall | High scoring |
RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
| Matches | RCB Won | CSK Won | No Results |
|---|---|---|---|
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Last 5 Matches
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03
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02
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00
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RCB have won the last three consecutive matches against CSK.
RCB vs CSK Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma
Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal
Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Jamie Overton
Top Batters to Watch – RCB vs CSK
- Virat Kohli (RCB): 69 runs in last match
- Devdutt Padikkal (RCB): 61 runs in last match
- Ayush Mhatre (CSK): 73 runs in last match
Top Bowlers to Watch – RCB vs CSK
- Jacob Duffy (RCB): 3 wickets in last match
- Romario Shepherd (RCB): 3 wickets in last match
- Matt Henry (CSK): 2 wickets in last match
RCB vs CSK Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If RCB bats first
- Powerplay Score: 60–70
- Predicted Total: 210–220
- Match Result: RCB to win
Scenario 2: If CSK bats first
- Powerplay Score: 50–60
- Predicted Total: 180–200
- Match Result: RCB to win
Why Royal Challengers Bengaluru is the Favourite
- Strong recent form (dominant win in first match)
- Excellent batting lineup with players like Virat Kohli
- Home advantage at Bengaluru
- Better head-to-head record in recent matches
- CSK struggling with consistency
RCB vs CSK Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Based on current form, team balance, and home advantage, Royal Challengers Bengaluru look like the stronger side in this contest. Their batting lineup is in excellent form, and they have dominated CSK in recent encounters.
Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win
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FAQs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the favourites to win today’s match against Chennai Super Kings based on current form, strong batting lineup, and home advantage.
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is batting-friendly with short boundaries and a fast outfield. High-scoring matches are common, and chasing becomes easier due to dew.
Top fantasy picks include Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shivam Dube, and Matt Henry based on recent form and impact potential in this match.
RCB have won 3 of the last 5 matches against CSK, including their last three consecutive encounters.
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