IPL 2026, Match 11: RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs
RCB face CSK in IPL 2026 Match 11 in Bengaluru, with RCB aiming to continue their winning start while CSK look to bounce back after back-to-back losses.
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Match 11 of IPL 2026 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings will be held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on April 5. It will be an interesting match as both teams have varying form. RCB have started their campaign on a high gear and will be looking to win again, while CSK are still to record their first win.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru started their campaign with an emphatic victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. They easily chased the huge target of 202 runs. Virat Kohli was the main contributor with his unbeaten 69, while Devdutt Padikkal made a quick 61. Their batting was very strong and confident. In bowling, Jacob Duffy and Romario Shepherd picked up three wickets each. RCB will now look to continue this good performance at home.
Chennai Super Kings have had a poor start to their season as they have lost both their matches. In their last match, despite scoring over 200 runs, they were unable to register victory. Ayush Mhatre played a sensational knock of 73 runs, and Shivam Dube and Sarfaraz Khan also played well. However, their bowling has been weak and inconsistent. CSK will need to improve their bowling if they want to win this match.
RCB vs CSK: Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 36
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won: 13
- Chennai Super Kings Won: 22
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 1
RCB vs CSK: Pitch Report
The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is good for batting. Fast bowlers may get some help early with the new ball. Once batters settle in, they can score big runs because the bounce is even and the pace is good. Spin bowlers are not expected to get much support from the surface. A first innings score at this ground is likely to be around 182 runs. Conditions usually stay similar throughout the match.
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RCB vs CSK: Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mangesh Yadav, Jacob Duffy
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry
Impact Player: Rahul Chahar
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