RCB vs CSK Playing 11: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Team News, Predicted Lineups

The high-voltage Southern Derby between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

This is Match 11 of IPL 2026. As defending champions, RCB host a struggling CSK side. The Bengaluru outfit started the season with a terrific win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, while the Super Kings have lost their first two matches so far.

RCB vs CSK Schedule

RCB vs CSK Team News & Injury Updates

RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, boast a strong batting core with Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and others. Key concern is pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood, who is recovering from injury and may miss early games (including this clash). They rely on home advantage and explosive firepower. Probable XI likely features balanced batting and spin options.

CSK face a major injury crisis early in the season. MS Dhoni is sidelined with a calf strain (missing at least the first 2 weeks). Nathan Ellis is ruled out for the entire season (hamstring; replaced by Spencer Johnson). Dewald Brevis has a side strain and will miss the opening games, while Matthew Short (fractured thumb) is also doubtful for early matches. CSK’s middle order and death bowling look weakened, forcing reliance on Ruturaj, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and spinners.

RCB vs CSK H2H Record

In 35 IPL encounters, CSK lead 21-13, with one match ending without result. CSK have historically dominated, but RCB have improved recently, including wins in 2025. At Chinnaswamy, the record is more even.

Matches: 35

RCB Wins: 21

CSK Wins: 13

No Result: 1

RCB vs CSK Predicted Playing 11

RCB: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuveshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam Dar, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Duffy

Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal

CSK: Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matt Henry, Spencer Johnson

Impact Player: Urvil Patel