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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
RCB vs CSK Win Probability
Toss Winner - Chennai Super Kings won the toss and choose to bowl first
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs
CSK have lost each of their last three clashes to RCB. Can RCB make it four out of four?
- Virat Kohli has amassed 170 runs in his last four innings versus CSK at an average of 42.5 and a strike rate of 136. He’s the best bet for RCB’s highest-scorer in this game.
- RCB’s powerplay run rate at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium since 2021 is 9.85.
- Shivam Dube has smashed 65 sixes in 51 t20s since the start of 2025, making him a great candidate for at least two sixes in this match.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are our picks for the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 31.3°C|Sunny |
RCB vs CSK Live Prediction
RCB vs CSK Match Prediction & Analysis
Match 11 of IPL 2026 will have Royal Challengers Bengaluru battle it out against Chennai Super Kings at their home ground, M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chennai have dropped both their opening matches and are in urgent need of a win to get their campaign going. RCB, on the other hand, come into this game on the back of a big win in their first outing and look confident as defending champions. They have beaten CSK in each of their last three meetings, and with this kind of start, they head into this contest as the stronger side, more so with the advantage of playing at home.
RCB vs CSK Betting News
RCB vs CSK Player Bets – Top Batsman, Bowler & Value Picks
RCB vs CSK betting guide for IPL 2026. Safe bets, powerplay tips, 10-over session picks and our top value bets for today's match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
RCB
W
W
W
W
L
RCB
203/4 in 15.4 12.96
201/9 in 20.0 10.05
190/9 in 20.0 9.5
184/7 in 20.0 9.2
101/10 in 14.1 7.13
106/2 in 10.0 10.6
CSK
L
L
W
L
W
CSK
209/5 in 20.0 10.45
210/5 in 18.4 11.25
128/2 in 12.1 10.52
127/10 in 19.4 6.46
147/10 in 18.3 7.95
230/5 in 20.0 11.5
187/8 in 20.0 9.35
188/4 in 17.1 10.95
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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146/8 in 20.0
196/7 in 20.0
218/5 in 20.0
191/7 in 20.0
176/4 in 18.4
173/6 in 20.0
218/8 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Chennai Super Kings won by 8 runs
226/6 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off their campaign on a high, beating Sunrisers Hyderabad at home in convincing fashion as they chased down 202 in just 15.4 overs with four wickets left. It was a commanding effort that set the tone early in the season.
Bengaluru got contributions from all areas, with Virat Kohli scoring 69 off 38 and Devdutt Padikkal making 61 off 26, as the pair dominated up front and made the chase look comfortable. Rajat Patidar added the finishing touch with a quick 31 off only 12 balls. Their top order looks well settled with Kohli, Philip Salt, Patidar, and Padikkal, while Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, and Romario Shepherd add strength further down.
Kohli will again be one to watch in this contest, given his record against CSK, against whom he has scored 1,146 runs at an average of 38.2, along with 10 fifties over the years.
Tim David adds serious hitting ability in the middle overs and has a strike rate of 172 in T20s since 2025. Romario Shepherd has also been very effective, striking close to 175 in the same period. Both can shift the game quickly in the final overs.
Kiwi pacer Jacob Duffy made an instant impression in the last match, picking up 3 for 22, and could play a big role this season, especially against CSK’s top order that has struggled at times. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also kept things tight in the previous game, which adds value on batting-friendly tracks. RCB will also look to spinners Suyash Sharma and Krunal Pandya in the middle overs, and their contest against Shivam Dube could be worth keeping an eye on, as he prefers to attack spin and does not hold back.
RCB Over/Under Betting Tips
RCB Total 4's Over 13.5 @ 1.75
RCB are off to a flying start and hit one four in the first four overs. The outfield is a bit on the slower side and it is plugging and holding a bit but with the kind of class batters that RCB has we predict RCB to hit over 13.5 fours in today's match.
Devdutt Padikkal: Total Sixes Over 0.5 @ 2.10
Padikkal smashed four sixes in his previous outing against SRH. He is in good form coming into today's match and has shown a far more attacking approach to his batting this season. The excellent batting conditions and short square boundaries at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium further aid his style of play. We back Padikkal to hit at least one six in today's match.
Virat Kohli: Total Runs Over 31.5 @ 1.85
Kohli scored 69 runs in the last match against SRH, steering his side home with ease. He plays smartly, takes calculated risks, and the CSK bowlers' current lack of form makes his job even easier in today's match. His RCB vs CSK player performance bets record is outstanding — 1,146 runs in 35 matches against CSK.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI:
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma Impact subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Jacob Bethell
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Actual Playing XI:
Devdutt Padikkal, Romario Shepherd, Philip Salt, Jacob Duffy, Jitesh Sharma, Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya, Rajat Patidar, Abhinandan Singh , Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Tim David
Chennai Super Kings Preview
Chennai Super Kings have not started well this season, losing by eight wickets to Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati and then going down again against Punjab Kings at home.
Their batting looked better in the last game as CSK posted 209, but the bowlers failed to defend it as Punjab chased it down without much trouble. They will need a stronger overall display, esepcially in the bowling, as they get ready to face a confident RCB side at their home ground.
Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad are expected to provide a good start at the top. Samson was in excellent form during the recent T20 World Cup, scoring 321 runs in five innings at a strike rate close to 200. He has not delivered in the first two games, but this surface could suit his attacking style. Gaikwad, who leads the side, will look to hold one end and then shift gears once he gets set.
Ayush Mhatre and Sarfaraz Khan, who could be used as the Impact Sub, add depth to the middle order. Both made useful contributions in the previous game, with Mhatre scoring 73 off 43 and Sarfaraz adding a quick 32 off 12 to lift the scoring rate.
Shivam Dube, who made an unbeaten 45 off 27 in the last match, will look to take on the spinners during the middle overs. He plays that role in the middle order and has a strike rate of 152 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which makes him a big threat against RCB’s spin attack.
The pace trio of Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, and Khaleel Ahmed have the ability but need to execute better on this kind of pitch. Henry looks the most reliable and could have a big say against Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, and Rajat Patidar. The Patidar and Henry contest is worth watching, as the batter averages only 23.52 against pace in the IPL. Noor Ahmad could also make an impact with his four overs of spin.
CSK Over/Under Betting Tips
Ayush Mhatre: Total Fours Over 2.5 @ 1.90
Mhatre hit six fours in the match against Punjab Kings and is a strong boundary-hitter who consistently looks to dominate and take the attack to the bowlers. He smashed 9 fours and five sixes the last time he played against RCB at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed Impact subs: Jamie Overton, Rahul Chahar, Matthew Short
Chennai Super Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Chennai Super Kings Actual Playing XI:
Noor Ahmad, Jamie Overton, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Matt Henry, Prashant Veer, Anshul Kamboj, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Ayush Mhatre
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Clear to partly cloudy conditions are expected in Bengaluru on the day, with no significant threat of rain and a pleasant evening setting in. Temperatures are likely to drop to the mid-20s (°C) around match time, accompanied by light winds, ensuring largely uninterrupted playing conditions.
RCB vs CSK Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Five matches were played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2025, where teams batting first had an average score of 169. That said, the last three IPL games at this venue have seen first innings totals cross 200, including the opening clash between RCB and SRH. If this trend holds, the pitch should stay good for batting throughout the game. Pacers can get some bounce and carry early in the innings, especially in the powerplay, which gives them a chance to pick wickets, while spinners tend to come into play more during the middle overs. Overall, it looks like a strong batting surface that should get better in the second innings because of dew.
If RCB bat first, they could aim for a total in the 210 to 220 range. CSK, with an inconsistent and top-heavy batting lineup, may look at a first innings score between 180 and 200.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
CSK to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back CSK to win the coin toss in today's match against RCB.
Toss: To Bowl
All seven IPL 2026 matches have seen the toss-winning captain opt to field first, because chasing becomes simpler during evening games in these playing conditions. This trend should continue in the upcoming match, with both skippers expected to make the same decision and bowl first under lights.
RCB vs CSK
Winning Prediction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be full of confidence after that strong win in their opening game against Hyderabad. The defending champions seem to have built another well-balanced squad this season and will be a tough side to beat, especially at home, where their powerful batting can take control against most teams.
Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, are in need of a win after a poor start to their campaign. This is not an easy task, as they have lost their last three matches against RCB. The focus will once again be on their top order, along with the bowlers, to turn things around. For CSK to stay in the contest, their bowlers need early wickets in the powerplay, but that could be tough against RCB’s in-form batting lineup. So, the pressure will again be on the top three, along with Shivam Dube, to carry the scoring. Right now, RCB look in better touch and should have the edge in this contest.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are our picks for the winners of this match.
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