Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their second home match of IPL 2026 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday (Apr 5). CSK have played two matches so far, losing both, while RCB have played one match, winning it by six wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The defending champions will look to continue their winning momentum, while CSK will aim to bounce back. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the RCB vs CSK clash in IPL history</h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings have clashed 35 times in the Indian Premier League, with CSK winning 21 matches and RCB claiming victory in 13 encounters. One match ended without a result.<h2>What is the venue for the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11?</h2>The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be the venue for the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11.<h2>When will the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11?</h2>The RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-chelsea-and-brazil-midfielder-oscar-announces-retirement-1775363538203">Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar announces retirement</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11 in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-ashok-sharma-gt-pacer-who-clocked-154-2-kmph-vs-rr-in-ahmedabad-1775360186122">Who is Ashok Sharma? GT pacer who clocked 154.2 kmph vs RR in Ahmedabad</a><h2>Squads</h2>Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Rahul Chahar, Matthew Short, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, MS Dhoni, Shreyas Gopal, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Dewald Brevis and Zakary Foulkes&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chouhan, Venkatesh Iyer, Josh Hazlewood, Mangesh Yadav, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Jordan Cox, Swapnil Singh and Satvik Deswal

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their second home match of IPL 2026 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday (Apr 5). CSK have played two matches so far, losing both, while RCB have played one match, winning it by six wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The defending champions will look to continue their winning momentum, while CSK will aim to bounce back. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the RCB vs CSK clash in IPL history Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings have clashed 35 times in the Indian Premier League, with CSK winning 21 matches and RCB claiming victory in 13 encounters. One match ended without a result. What is the venue for the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11? The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be the venue for the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11. When will the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11? The RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar announces retirement Which channel will broadcast the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11 in India. Which platform will live-stream the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11 in India. Also Read - Who is Ashok Sharma? GT pacer who clocked 154.2 kmph vs RR in Ahmedabad Squads Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Rahul Chahar, Matthew Short, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, MS Dhoni, Shreyas Gopal, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Dewald Brevis and Zakary Foulkes Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chouhan, Venkatesh Iyer, Josh Hazlewood, Mangesh Yadav, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Jordan Cox, Swapnil Singh and Satvik Deswal

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about RCB vs CSK match no 11 timing, squad, H2H & more

Former cricketer-turned-pundit Ambati Rayudu once again had a go at Virat Kohli, days after attacking Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for their over-enthusiastic celebrations.

Former cricketer-turned-pundit Ambati Rayudu once again had a go at Virat Kohli, days after attacking Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for their over-enthusiastic celebrations. Speaking to the host broadcaster after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lifted the trophy, Rayudu said Kohli needed to "ease" his standards to nurture other players in the team. The likes of Matthew Hayden and Kevin Pietersen - the other experts in the panel, however, did not agree with Rayudu's assessment. "When you have a stalwart or a legend like Virat Kohli, who has set really high standards for the best in the game to match. So, it is very-very hard for youngsters to be in a side like Virat Kohli and really try and match his standards because he wants the team to be at that standard," said Rayudu. At this point, Pitersen interjected and said: "But it should be good for the youngsters." "Yes, absolutely," Hayden added. "But sometimes the burden of really trying to be Virat Kohli in a squad where you know, nobody is going to be Virat Kohli," Rayudu replied to the duo. Quizzed about the emergence of Rajat Patidar who had played his own brand of cricket under Kohli, Rayudu further explained his statement. "Patidar can only be a Patidar but not Virat Kohli, and RCB as a management should understand that you can not have 11 Virat Kohli. You need to have one Virat Kohli with 10 others being themselves, have their own identities, have their own strengths and weaknesses and you need to use them well in terms of resources." Rayudu slams RCB Notably, the former Indian cricketer had slammed RCB after the franchise was knocked out of the tournament by Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator. He also clapped back at the franchise for going overboard in its celebrations. "If you talk about RCB today, it shows that only passion and aggressive celebrations don't win you trophies. You need to plan. You didn't get the IPL trophy just by reaching the playoffs. You have to play with the same hunger," said Rayudu at the time. "Don't think you will win the IPL trophy just by beating CSK. You will have to come next year once again," he added. Also read | IPL 2024: All-round Rajasthan Royals eliminate Royal Challengers Bengaluru to enter second qualifier The RCB players were criticised as MS Dhoni walked off the pitch without shaking hands with the players who were oblivious and busy celebrating the win. Videos on social media showed that Dhoni waited for the RCB players who kept celebrating before making his way to the dressing room without shaking hands. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2024: After RCB, Ambati Rayudu goes after Virat Kohli in fresh rant

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have booked their place in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) Playoff after registering their sixth consecutive win on Saturday (May 18).

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have booked their place in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) Playoff after registering their sixth consecutive win on Saturday (May 18). Needing to win by 18 runs to seal Playoff qualification, RCB got the better of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 27 runs at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The defeat for CSK also saw them get eliminated from the league stage as their title defense came to an end. This was not meant to happen, this could not happen. This is happening, THIS HAS HAPPENED! 🥹#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 #RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/sKDBQD3GaN — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 18, 2024 × RCB down CSK Needing to win by 18 runs or more to qualify for the Playoff, it was calm and composed bowling in the final over from Yash Dayal which helped RCB beat CSK. Dayal stopped the likes of MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja despite CSK needing 11 runs to qualify for the Playoffs with five balls in hand. He scalped Dhoni on the second ball, having conceded a six on the previous delivery. That was followed by priceless dot balls before restricting Jadeja from hitting the qualification runs. CSK could only manage 191/7 in their 20 overs having been asked to score at least 201 runs to clinch qualification. Earlier asked to bat first, RCB managed to score 218/5 in their 20 overs despite rain being an uninvited member during their innings. Skipper Faf du Plessis (54) and Virat Kohli (47) laid the foundation for the innings as the duo stitched 78 runs for the opening wicket. Rajat Patidar (41) and Cameron Green (38 off 17) also contributed to the team’s cause helping RCB reach the 200-run mark. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher reveals 'what next for Rohit Sharma' For CSK, Shardul Thakur scalped two wickets but gave away 61 runs in his four overs while Tushar Deshpande and Mitchell Santner ended with one wicket each. Playoff scenario With the win, RCB have become the fourth team to book a qualification berth and join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). RCB finish fourth and will play in the Eliminator clash against either SRH or RR, depending on who finishes third. The other Playoff contest will see KKR play against RR or SRH in Qualifier 1. Both the Eliminator and the Qualifier 1 will take place in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium before the attention switches to Chennai for Qualifier 2 and final.

IPL 2024: RCB down CSK in qualification thriller, register sixth consecutive win to book Playoff berth

Two giants of world cricket – MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli might face off for the final time in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday (May 18) at M Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru.

Two giants of world cricket – MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli might face off for the final time in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday (May 18) at M Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru. The Clash of the Titans between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings will determine the fourth team to qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs, beginning May 21. Amidst reports of rain playing spoilsport in this marquee clash, here is the match preview and result prediction of the RCB vs CSK clash in IPL 2024. Match Preview Two teams with contrasting setups but a common goal of winning will collide in the could-be match of the season. With three teams (KKR, RR and SRH) qualified for the playoffs, both sides will battle for the remaining one spot. While Chennai sits in a more comfortable position to go through with 14 points from 13 matches, needing just a win (by any margin), the hosts RCB (12 points) not only need to win, but they have to do with a considerable margin to better CSK’s Net Run Rate (NRR). Besides, with thunderstorms likely to spoil the mood during the game, RCB fans would be praying to the Rain Gods to stay away. ALSO READ: BCCI approaches Gautam Gambhir for India’s head coach position - Reports Meanwhile, considering the English duo of Will Jacks and Reece Topley has returned home, Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell might find a place in the playing XI for RCB. The touring CSK side is short of international stars, including match-winners Matheesha Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman and Moeen Ali, with India seamer Deepak Chahar ruled out with an injury. Ajinkya Rahane’s poor form with the bat mounts pressure on Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who aims to guide his team to the playoff this season. All eyes, however, would be on ‘Thala’ MS Dhoni, who has scored 136 runs this season at a strike rate of a whopping 226.67. RCB’s star batter, Virat Kohli, is the leading run-scorer with 661 runs, striking at over 155. Head-to-Head and Weather Report Chennai leads Bengaluru 21-10 in the head-to-head tally in IPL, while the weather report suggests an 80% chance of thunderstorms from 8 PM IST onwards. Result Prediction – Considering form and the weather conditions that could churn down the overs, the team batting second could benefit. Of the two, the hosts RCB have the best chance to spoil Dhoni's swansong. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – RCB - Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson and Mohammed Siraj CSK - Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mitchell Santner/Richard Gleeson, Simarjeet Singh and Maheesh Theekshana

IPL 2024 gears up for showdown between MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli as playoff spot on line - Match Preview

Virat Kohli added another feather to his impressive hat on Saturday (May 18) as he became the first batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) to complete 3000 runs at a venue.&nbsp;Playing at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Virat hit two massive sixes in the third over of the match&nbsp;which&nbsp;saw him touch the magical figure.&nbsp;However, soon after he reached the milestone, the evening was spoiled by rain interruption&nbsp;with&nbsp;heavy showers coming down in the Karnataka capital.&nbsp;

<h2>Virat completes 3000&nbsp;runs</h2>

With a do-or-die contest&nbsp;taking place&nbsp;at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat was seen in buzzing form and he cleared his intentions from the start. On 2987 runs before the&nbsp;start&nbsp;of the contest, he reached the milestone on the third ball of Tushar Deshpande’s second over. With&nbsp;this&nbsp;he also stands with most runs in the record tally&nbsp;with&nbsp;Rohit Sharma sitting way 710 runs behind in the second position. Interestingly, former RCB man AB de Villiers sits third with 1960 runs, again at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.&nbsp;

<h3>Most runs at a venue in IPL</h3>

3005* V Kohli at Chinnaswamy

2295 Rohit Sharma at Wankhede

1960 AB de Villiers at Chinnaswamy

At the time of writing, RCB resumed their innings after rain had initially played spoilsport. After a 30-minute break in proceedings, RCB started at 31/0 after 3 overs. Virat Kohli was batting on 22 while Faf du Plessis was on 18.

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RCB need to win the match by 18 runs or more to qualify for the Playoffs of the IPL 2024 as they try to beat CSK for the race. RCB entered the match with 12 points from 13 matches while CSK had 14 points from the same number of matches. However, a win for RCB with 18 or more runs will see CDK condemned to fifth spot and RCB reach the Playoffs.

In case rain plays further spoilsport and the match gets abandoned, the points will be shared, which will result in CSK qualifying for the Playoffs with 15 points and thereby eliminating RCB while Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants’ elimination will also get confirmed.

Virat Kohli added another feather to his impressive hat on Saturday (May 18) as he became the first batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) to complete 3000 runs at a venue.

Virat Kohli added another feather to his impressive hat on Saturday (May 18) as he became the first batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) to complete 3000 runs at a venue. Playing at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Virat hit two massive sixes in the third over of the match which saw him touch the magical figure. However, soon after he reached the milestone, the evening was spoiled by rain interruption with heavy showers coming down in the Karnataka capital. Virat completes 3000 runs With a do-or-die contest taking place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat was seen in buzzing form and he cleared his intentions from the start. On 2987 runs before the start of the contest, he reached the milestone on the third ball of Tushar Deshpande’s second over. With this he also stands with most runs in the record tally with Rohit Sharma sitting way 710 runs behind in the second position. Interestingly, former RCB man AB de Villiers sits third with 1960 runs, again at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Most runs at a venue in IPL 3005* V Kohli at Chinnaswamy 2295 Rohit Sharma at Wankhede 1960 AB de Villiers at Chinnaswamy At the time of writing, RCB resumed their innings after rain had initially played spoilsport. After a 30-minute break in proceedings, RCB started at 31/0 after 3 overs. Virat Kohli was batting on 22 while Faf du Plessis was on 18. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Kohli backs Rohit in bashing ‘Impact Player’ rule, says entertainment is fine but its kills balance RCB need to win the match by 18 runs or more to qualify for the Playoffs of the IPL 2024 as they try to beat CSK for the race. RCB entered the match with 12 points from 13 matches while CSK had 14 points from the same number of matches. However, a win for RCB with 18 or more runs will see CDK condemned to fifth spot and RCB reach the Playoffs. In case rain plays further spoilsport and the match gets abandoned, the points will be shared, which will result in CSK qualifying for the Playoffs with 15 points and thereby eliminating RCB while Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants’ elimination will also get confirmed.

IPL: Virat Kohli sets new heights at Chinnaswamy Stadium, becomes first batter to score 3000 runs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have continued their miraculous recovery in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season as they now sit on the brink of Playoff qualification. Dead and buried at the mid-way point of the IPL 2024 season, the three-time runners-up are now standing one home win away from Playoff qualification while needing several set of results&nbsp;going their way. So here are all the scenarios explained for RCB to reach the Playoffs of the IPL 2024.&nbsp;

<h2>RCB playoff qualification scenario</h2>

After losing seven of their first eight IPL 2024 matches, RCB are now on a run of five consecutive wins&nbsp;which&nbsp;has unexpectedly seen them keep their hopes alive of Playoff qualification.&nbsp;Now&nbsp;with&nbsp;one match to go, RCB has a&nbsp;fairly&nbsp;simple task on Saturday (May 18) to seal a Playoff berth. Virat and Co should win their match by 18 or more runs (if they bat first) or within 18.1 overs (if they bat second). Also, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) should not beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by more than 100 runs, which will see the fourth spot decided on Net Run Rate (NRR).&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>RCB beat CSK by 18 runs or within 18.1 overs</li>
	<li>LSG should not beat Mumbai Indians by 100 runs or more</li>
</ul>

In case RCB win their match by 18 runs or within 18.1 overs, both Delhi Capitals and CSK&nbsp;are eliminated&nbsp;while&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad will qualify with a sole win in their remaining two&nbsp;matches.&nbsp;

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<h2>Can RCB and CSK both qualify for the Playoffs?</h2>

Yes,&nbsp;if RCB beat CSK by 18 runs or within 18.1 overs, RCB will finish above CSK and reach the Playoffs.&nbsp;On the other side, if both LSG and SRH fail to win their matches, CSK will join RCB in the last four despite defeat&nbsp;depending&nbsp;on the NRR.&nbsp;

However, a defeat for RCB will see their Playoff hopes shattered and&nbsp;will&nbsp;have to return empty-handed despite a resolute show in the second half of the campaign.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have continued their miraculous recovery in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season as they now sit on the brink of Playoff qualification.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have continued their miraculous recovery in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season as they now sit on the brink of Playoff qualification. Dead and buried at the mid-way point of the IPL 2024 season, the three-time runners-up are now standing one home win away from Playoff qualification while needing several set of results going their way. So here are all the scenarios explained for RCB to reach the Playoffs of the IPL 2024. RCB playoff qualification scenario After losing seven of their first eight IPL 2024 matches, RCB are now on a run of five consecutive wins which has unexpectedly seen them keep their hopes alive of Playoff qualification. Now with one match to go, RCB has a fairly simple task on Saturday (May 18) to seal a Playoff berth. Virat and Co should win their match by 18 or more runs (if they bat first) or within 18.1 overs (if they bat second). Also, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) should not beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by more than 100 runs, which will see the fourth spot decided on Net Run Rate (NRR). RCB beat CSK by 18 runs or within 18.1 overs LSG should not beat Mumbai Indians by 100 runs or more In case RCB win their match by 18 runs or within 18.1 overs, both Delhi Capitals and CSK are eliminated while Sunrisers Hyderabad will qualify with a sole win in their remaining two matches. ALSO READ | 'The foundations are fairly fragile': Ange Postecoglou slams Tottenham fans after Man City pick decisive win Can RCB and CSK both qualify for the Playoffs? Yes, if RCB beat CSK by 18 runs or within 18.1 overs, RCB will finish above CSK and reach the Playoffs. On the other side, if both LSG and SRH fail to win their matches, CSK will join RCB in the last four despite defeat depending on the NRR. However, a defeat for RCB will see their Playoff hopes shattered and will have to return empty-handed despite a resolute show in the second half of the campaign.

RCB playoff qualification scenario: What Virat and Co need to do against CSK? All details explained