Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won by 43 Runs Against Chennai Super Kings – IPL 2026 Match 11 Report
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs against Chennai Super Kings in a one-sided contest at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 5. Batting first after CSK won the toss and chose to field, RCB posted a massive 250/3 in 20 overs and then bowled out CSK for 207 in 19.4 overs. This was pure, unapologetic RCB power cricket at their home ground in IPL 2026, and Chennai Super Kings simply had no answer for it.
Match Summary
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs CSK, Match 11, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date | April 5, 2026 |
| Toss | CSK won, chose to field |
| RCB Score | 250/3 (20 overs) |
| CSK Score | 207/10 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs |
| Player of the Match | Tim David (70 off 25 balls) |
RCB Innings: 250/3 in 20 Overs
CSK won the toss and put RCB in to bat. It looked like a reasonable decision early on but once the RCB batting lineup got going, there was simply no stopping them.
Phil Salt and Virat Kohli gave RCB a solid start. Salt hit 46 off 30 balls before holing out to Noor Ahmad off Shivam Dube. Kohli contributed 28 off 18 before giving a catch to deep midwicket. The real fireworks came from the middle of the innings. Devdutt Padikkal was fluent throughout, posting 50 off 29 balls, his knock giving RCB the platform they needed.
Then came Tim David. In one of the most destructive cameos Chinnaswamy has ever seen, David smashed 70 off just 25 balls with 3 fours and 8 sixes. He came in when the score was 151 and completely took the game away from CSK in the final six overs. Rajat Patidar was equally brutal in his unbeaten 48 off just 19 balls, hitting 6 sixes. The two put on an unbroken 99-run partnership off 35 balls, which sealed a total that was always going to be beyond CSK on this ground.
RCB Batting Highlights:
- Tim David: 70 (25) – 3×4, 8×6
- Devdutt Padikkal: 50 (29) – 5×4, 2×6
- Rajat Patidar: 48* (19) – 1×4, 6×6
- Phil Salt: 46 (30) – 3×4, 2×6
- Virat Kohli: 28 (18) – 2×4, 1×6
CSK had no bowler who could contain the assault. Anshul Kamboj went for 52 off 4 overs, Jamie Overton conceded 42 off 3, and Shivam Dube leaked 30 off just 2 overs. It was a brutal evening for the CSK bowling unit.
CSK Chase: Bowled Out for 207
Chasing 251 was always going to be tough but CSK made it harder for themselves by losing three wickets inside the first three overs. Jacob Duffy removed both openers cheaply, sending Ruturaj Gaikwad (7 off 3) and Sanju Samson (9 off 5) back in quick succession. Ayush Mhatre followed for just 1, and at 30/3 in 2.5 overs, the game was effectively over as a contest.
Sarfaraz Khan was the lone bright spot in the top order, cracking 50 off 25 balls in typically attacking fashion before Krunal Pandya stumped him. Prashant Veer (43 off 29) and Jamie Overton (37 off 16) gave the total some respectability with a counter-attacking lower-order stand. Their efforts got CSK to 207 but RCB were never really threatened.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the standout bowler with 3/41 from 4 overs. Abhinandan Singh took 2 wickets and Krunal Pandya chipped in with 2 as well. Suyash Sharma was the most economical, finishing with 1/21 from his 4 overs.
| Bowler | O | R | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 41 | 3 |
| Abhinandan Singh | 3.4 | 30 | 2 |
| Krunal Pandya | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 21 | 1 |
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 58 | 2 |
CSK Batting Highlights:
- Sarfaraz Khan: 50 (25) – 8×4, 2×6
- Prashant Veer: 43 (29) – 6×4, 1×6
- Jamie Overton: 37 (16) – 4×4, 2×6
- Anshul Kamboj: 19* (12) – 1×4, 1×6
Check the complete RCB squad and fixtures and CSK squad page to follow both sides through the rest of the season.
What Decided This Match
Three things killed CSK’s chase before it began. Duffy’s double-strike in the powerplay removed both set batters at the top. The middle order then collapsed from 77/3 to 84/5 within 5 balls, losing Sarfaraz and Kartik Sharma in quick succession. And frankly, 251 on a flat Chinnaswamy surface against this RCB bowling attack was simply too steep once you lose that many wickets early.
RCB won their fourth consecutive match against Chennai Super Kings in the 2026 IPL season, something they had never done before in this rivalry. The defending champions look very much like the team to beat right now.
Explore the full RCB vs CSK head-to-head timeline to see how dramatically this rivalry has shifted in RCB’s favour in recent years.
IPL 2026 Points Table After This Match
| # | Team | M | W | L | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.233 |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.170 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.637 |
| 4 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.907 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.562 |
RCB now join the top three with 4 points from 2 games and the best NRR in the competition. CSK sit at the bottom with three losses from three and their season is already looking precarious. See the full IPL 2026 points table for the complete standings.
Keep track of all upcoming fixtures on the IPL 26 schedule page to plan your viewing for the rest of the tournament.
FAQs
Who won RCB vs CSK in IPL 2026 Match 11?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs against Chennai Super Kings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on April 5, 2026.
Who was the standout batter in RCB vs CSK tonight?
Tim David was the match-winner with a breathtaking 70 off just 25 balls, hitting 8 sixes to power RCB to 250/3.
Who took the most wickets for RCB against CSK?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the pick of the RCB bowlers with 3 wickets for 41 runs from 4 overs.
How many times have RCB beaten CSK in a row now?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have now beaten Chennai Super Kings four times in a row, a streak they have never achieved before in this rivalry.
Where can I check the updated IPL 2026 standings?
The latest results and rankings are always available on the IPL 2026 points table at ipl2026live.com.
