Match Overview

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru, captained by Rajat Patidar, are gearing up to face the Chennai Super Kings, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, in the 11th match of the IPL 2026 season. This exciting encounter is scheduled for April 5 at the renowned M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This match marks the second of the double-header Sunday. Currently, RCB holds the fourth position in the points table after securing a victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening match. Conversely, CSK finds themselves at the bottom of the standings following two consecutive defeats. Despite the struggles of their openers, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson, Chennai's batting lineup showed promise in their recent match against Punjab Kings. In contrast, RCB's all-round performance, highlighted by Virat Kohli's impressive form, has boosted their confidence. Thus, this match presents a clash between a self-assured Bengaluru team and a Chennai side seeking to regain their footing.

Match Details

When is the Match Scheduled?

The match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings is set for April 5 (Sunday).

Where Will the Match Be Held?

This IPL 2026 match will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

What Time Will the Match Start?

The match is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM IST.

How to Watch the Match Live in India?

Fans can catch the live telecast of the match on the Star Sports Network in India.

Where to Stream the Match Live?

Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

Team Squads

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad:

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chouhan, Venkatesh Iyer, Josh Hazlewood, Mangesh Yadav, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Jordan Cox, Swapnil Singh, Satvik Deswal

Chennai Super Kings Squad:

Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Rahul Chahar, Matthew Short, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, MS Dhoni, Shreyas Gopal, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Dewald Brevis, Zakary Foulkes