The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to host their fierce rivals, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in Match 11 at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday (April 5).
The Southern Derby is set for an epic clash as RCB will be aiming to continue their winning start, while CSK would be desperate to get their first points on board after losing first two matches.
This encounter promises fireworks, marking a massive test for both sides early in the season. RCB, now led by Rajat Patidar, will look to leverage their passionate home crowd and build on their recent dominance over Chennai. Facing them is a revamped Chennai Super Kings setup under Ruturaj Gaikwad, bolstered by explosive acquisitions like Sanju Samson, but aiming to break an ongoing
losing streak against Bengaluru.
RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Schedule
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2026 Match 11
Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
RCB Captain: Rajat Patidar
CSK Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
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RCB vs CSK Predicted Playing 11
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.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj
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RCB vs CSK Prediction: Who Will Win?
RCB enter this match with massive psychological momentum. In the 2025 season, RCB secured back-to-back victories over CSK, winning by 50 runs in Chennai and successfully defending a massive total to win by 2 runs at home.
The Chinnaswamy pitch is known as a batting paradise, heavily favouring stroke play. While CSK's new additions like Sanju Samson bring immense firepower, RCB's top order and the proven finishing ability of Romario Shepherd make them slightly more formidable in their own backyard.
Although CSK have added the likes of Sanju Samson, uncapped big names in their ranks, they have been marred with injuries. Missing MS Dhoni, Dewald Brevis have not been kind to them as the five-time Champions have looked a shadow of their own in the first two matches. Although Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan have shown positive signs, they will have to punch above their weight to stop the formidable Challengers. As the match unfolds, we can expect a robust encounter, but can CSK halt the upbeat RCB side?
Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
