Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to take on Chennai Super Kings in Match 11 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium tonight, in a clash that reignites one of the league’s most storied rivalries.
RCB, the defending champions, enter the contest on the back of a commanding six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Debutant Jacob Duffy made a notable impact, claiming 3/22 to help restrict SRH to 201/9. The Bengaluru side then chased down the target comfortably, finishing with more than four overs to spare. With their momentum intact, RCB will aim to continue their strong form and consolidate their title-defence ambitions in front of a passionate home crowd.
On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings have struggled early in the season, losing both opening encounters. They were dismissed for 127 by Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati and then failed to defend a total of 210 against Punjab Kings at home. CSK will be looking to bounce back and register their first win of the campaign.
IPL 2026: RCB vs CSK probable playing 11
RCB probable playing 11: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mangesh Yadav, Jacob Duffy
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
CSK probable playing 11: 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
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 LIVE TOSS TIME: The coin toss for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings match will take place at 7 PM IST.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 live telecast: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings match live telecast will be available on Star Sports Network’s Star Sports 2 HD/SD with English commentary.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 live streaming: The JioHotstar app and website will provide the live streaming of the RCB vs CSK match.
