Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Live Streaming: Watch RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Tonight
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings live streaming for IPL 2026 Match 11 is set for tonight, Sunday April 5 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Toss is at 7:00 PM IST and the match starts at 7:30 PM IST. This is the big one. IPL’s most passionate rivalry, defending champions RCB hosting a struggling CSK side that is yet to win a single game this season. Here is every way to watch it live.
RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 11 Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings |
| Match Number | IPL 2026 Match 11 |
| Date | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Toss Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Match Start | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| TV (India) | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming (India) | JioHotstar App and Website |
Where to Watch RCB vs CSK Live Streaming
In India
Star Sports Network has live TV coverage with commentary in Hindi, English, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and more languages. For online streaming open the JioHotstar app or website. It works on mobile, smart TV, laptop, and tablet without any issues.
International Viewing Options
| Region | TV Channel | Online Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Go / Now TV |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports |
| South Africa | SuperSport | DStv App |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport | Sky Sport Now |
| USA and Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV Online |
| Middle East | beIN Sports | beIN Sports Connect |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports / Ten Sports | Tapmad TV |
The IPL 2026 schedule has all upcoming match dates and timings across the full season.
RCB vs CSK Probable Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood
Chennai Super Kings: Ayush Mhatre, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry
Browse the RCB squad and fixtures page and CSK squad page for complete roster details.
Why This Match Matters So Much
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the reigning IPL champions and they have started this season in confident mood. They have won their only game so far and boast an NRR of +2.907, the best in the competition. At home at the Chinnaswamy, in front of one of the loudest crowds in world cricket, they are a tough side to beat. RCB have also won their last three matches against CSK and will be looking to make it four in a row tonight, something they have never managed in this fixture before.
Chennai Super Kings are in a genuinely difficult spot. Two losses from two games with an NRR of -2.562 sitting at the bottom of the table. The batting combinations do not look settled yet and the bowling has been taken apart in both games. Ruturaj Gaikwad needs a big night with the bat and the team needs clarity on their best eleven quickly. Sanju Samson, new to the CSK setup after the major trade that rocked the offseason, will be key if they are to fire tonight.
Key battles that will decide this match:
- Virat Kohli vs Khaleel Ahmed in the powerplay
- Sanju Samson vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the middle overs
- Tim David vs Noor Ahmad in the death
- Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Josh Hazlewood with the new ball
RCB vs CSK Rivalry at Chinnaswamy
Chinnaswamy has historically been a fortress for RCB in this fixture. CSK have faced some heavy defeats here in recent years and the crowd factor simply cannot be ignored. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have turned this ground into one of the most intimidating home venues in the IPL and CSK will need to silence 40,000 fans to get a result tonight.
Check the full RCB vs CSK head-to-head timeline for every IPL match result and stat between these two sides.
IPL 2026 Points Table Before This Match
| # | Team | M | W | L | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.907 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.562 |
A win for RCB tonight moves them into serious playoff contention territory early. A win for CSK is absolutely essential to keep their season alive. Track all results on the live IPL 2026 points table after the match.
For the complete guide to watching every match this season, visit the IPL 2026 live streaming guide.
FAQs
What time does RCB vs CSK start tonight?
Toss is at 7:00 PM IST and the match starts at 7:30 PM IST on April 5, 2026 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Where can I watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings live in India?
On Star Sports Network on TV and JioHotstar app or website for live streaming in India.
Who are the captains of RCB and CSK in IPL 2026?
Rajat Patidar captains Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Ruturaj Gaikwad leads Chennai Super Kings.
What is RCB’s recent head-to-head record against CSK?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won their last three matches against Chennai Super Kings and are looking to make it four in a row tonight.
Is Virat Kohli playing in RCB vs CSK tonight?
Yes, Virat Kohli is part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad and is expected to bat in his usual position in the lineup.
