In match 11 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Chennai Super Kings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday in what is set to be a blockbuster clash. Bengaluru come into this fixture brimming with confidence. Their opening match was a statement of intent, chasing a target of 202 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their batting lineup has fired collectively, showcasing both composure and aggression.
At the top, Virat Kohli continues to maintain consistency, while Devdutt Padikkal has been a reliable performer. Captain Rajat Patidar brings stability in the middle overs. For Chennai, however, the things have been challenging. Under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, they have stumbled in their first two outings. Their batting has been fine, but their inability to defend totals, especially a score exceeding 200, has been a matter of concern.
Shivam Dube has been a standout performer, providing stability and power through the middle overs. Young talent Ayush Mhatre has also impressed with his recent performances. However, Chennai’s success often hinges on strong starts, and the opening duo of Gaikwad and Sanju Samson will need to deliver more consistently to ease the pressure on the rest of the lineup. This game is an opportunity for CSK to turn things around and get back to winning ways.
Head-to-head
Matches - 35
RCB won - 13
CSK won - 21
RCB probable XII: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Abhinandan Singh, Suyash Sharma
CSK probable XII: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Prashant Veer/Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry/Jamie Overton