This Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard covers Match 11 of IPL 2026, played on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB posted 250/3, bowled CSK out for 207 and won by 43 runs.
Tim David was Player of the Match for his unbeaten 70 off 25 balls.
The RCB vs CSK rivalry in short
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings have met 36 times in the IPL. CSK lead 21-14, with 1 no result.
For years that lead looked safe. Lately it’s been RCB doing the winning, with 4 straight wins over CSK, the last one being this match.
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Chennai | RCB won by 14 runs, defending 126 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Chennai | CSK won by 6 wickets |
| May 18, 2024 | Bengaluru | RCB won by 27 runs |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Chennai | RCB won by 50 runs (196/7 vs 146/8) |
| May 3, 2025 | Bengaluru | RCB won by 2 runs (213/5 vs 211/5) |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Bengaluru | RCB won by 43 runs (250/3 vs 207) |
The 2025 win at Chepauk was RCB’s first there against CSK since 2008. They’d lost 8 in a row at the ground before that.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Chennai Super Kings match result
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Match 11 |
| Date | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Toss | CSK won, chose to field |
| Result | RCB won by 43 runs |
| Player of the Match | Tim David (RCB), 70* off 25 balls |
CSK put RCB in on a fresh pitch. It backfired.
RCB made 250/3, the highest total any team has ever scored against CSK in the IPL. CSK got off to a terrible start in the chase and never recovered, even with Sarfaraz Khan’s 25-ball fifty.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | c Noor Ahmad b Dube | 46 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 153.33 |
| Virat Kohli | c Dube b Kamboj | 28 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 155.56 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | b Overton | 50 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 172.41 |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | not out | 48 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 252.63 |
| Tim David | not out | 70 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 280.00 |
| Extras | b 1, lb 3, nb 1, w 3 | 8 | ||||
| Total | 250/3 (20 overs) | RR 12.50 |
Tim David finished as top scorer. He came in at 151/3 and hit 8 sixes, bringing up his fifty in 21 balls.
The partnership that broke the game was the unbroken 99 between David and Patidar, off 36 balls. Before that, Padikkal added 56 with Salt and 58 in just 21 balls with Patidar.
RCB were 153/3 after 15 overs. They scored 97 in the last 5.
Chennai Super Kings bowling scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khaleel Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.25 |
| Matt Henry | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 4 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 13.00 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.25 |
| Jamie Overton | 3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 14.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 15.00 |
Khaleel Ahmed was the only CSK bowler who stayed under 10 an over. Nobody else came close.
Kamboj (52 off 4) and Dube (30 off 2) took the heaviest hits. The final five overs cost 97, and that’s where the match got away from CSK.
Chennai Super Kings batting scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | c Padikkal b Duffy | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180.00 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | c Padikkal b Duffy | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Ayush Mhatre | c Patidar b Bhuvneshwar | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | st Jitesh Sharma b Krunal Pandya | 50 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Kartik Sharma | c Abhinandan Singh b Krunal Pandya | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Shivam Dube | c Jitesh Sharma b Abhinandan Singh | 18 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 138.46 |
| Prashant Veer | c Patidar b Bhuvneshwar | 43 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 148.28 |
| Jamie Overton | c Bethell b Suyash Sharma | 37 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 231.25 |
| Anshul Kamboj | not out | 19 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 158.33 |
| Noor Ahmad | c Kohli b Bhuvneshwar | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Matt Henry | c Salt b Abhinandan Singh | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Extras | lb 2, nb 2, w 3 | 7 | ||||
| Total | 207 all out (19.4 overs) |
CSK were 10/2 inside 1.5 overs and 30/3 by 2.5. Sarfaraz dragged them to 77 before he was stumped in the 7th over.
Prashant Veer’s 43 and Overton’s 37 gave the chase a pulse. It wasn’t enough.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowling scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 0 | 58 | 2 | 14.50 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 10.25 |
| Abhinandan Singh | 3.4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 8.18 |
| Krunal Pandya | 3 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 12.00 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19.00 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar took the best figures, 3/41. Suyash Sharma was the tightest, giving away just 21 in 4 overs.
Duffy went for 58, but his two early wickets (Gaikwad and Samson) put CSK on the back foot. Krunal’s two wickets, Sarfaraz and Kartik Sharma, came within 6.5 overs of the start.
Fall of wickets: RCB vs CSK
| Team | Score | Wicket | Batter dismissed | Over |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 37/1 | 1 | Virat Kohli | 4.3 |
| RCB | 93/2 | 2 | Phil Salt | 10.4 |
| RCB | 151/3 | 3 | Devdutt Padikkal | 14.1 |
| CSK | 9/1 | 1 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 0.5 |
| CSK | 10/2 | 2 | Ayush Mhatre | 1.2 |
| CSK | 30/3 | 3 | Sanju Samson | 2.5 |
| CSK | 77/4 | 4 | Sarfaraz Khan | 6.1 |
| CSK | 84/5 | 5 | Kartik Sharma | 6.5 |
| CSK | 108/6 | 6 | Shivam Dube | 9.5 |
| CSK | 165/7 | 7 | Prashant Veer | 15.1 |
| CSK | 178/8 | 8 | Jamie Overton | 16.1 |
| CSK | 190/9 | 9 | Noor Ahmad | 18.0 |
| CSK | 207/10 | 10 | Matt Henry | 19.4 |
RCB vs CSK match highlights and key moments
Start of the innings. RCB were 37/1 after Kohli fell in the 5th over, but Salt kept the rate high. CSK lost Gaikwad, Mhatre and Samson inside 3 overs.
Key partnerships. Salt and Padikkal put on 56, then Padikkal and Patidar added 58 in 21 balls. Those two stands set up the finish.
Turning point. Padikkal was bowled by Overton going for a scoop, which brought David in at 151/3. RCB hit 97 in the last 5 overs from there.
Crucial bowling spell. CSK were 165/7 when Bhuvneshwar got Veer, ending a 57-run stand with Overton. They needed 86 more off 29 balls.
Finish. CSK folded in the 20th over when Abhinandan Singh had Henry caught by Salt. Bhuvneshwar also became the first fast bowler to take 200 IPL wickets in this match.
Top performers in the RCB vs CSK match
Best batter: Tim David. 70* off 25 balls, 3 fours, 8 sixes, strike rate 280.00. Sarfaraz Khan’s 50 off 25 was the best CSK knock.
Best bowler: Bhuvneshwar Kumar. 3/41 in 4 overs. Suyash Sharma’s 1/21 (economy 5.25) was the most economical spell.
Player of the Match: Tim David. He hit more than a third of RCB’s runs (70 of 250) and did it in 25 balls.
Most important partnership: Patidar and David. 99 unbeaten runs off 36 balls. Patidar made 48* off 19 and David 70* off 25.
RCB vs CSK match stats and records
- Highest team total: RCB’s 250/3 is the highest ever scored against CSK in the IPL and the third-highest in RCB’s IPL history.
- Highest individual score: Tim David, 70* (25).
- Most wickets: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 3/41.
- Most sixes: David hit 8 and Patidar 6. The match had 30 sixes in total (RCB 19, CSK 11), going by the scorecard.
- Highest partnership: Patidar and David, 99* for the 4th wicket.
- Margin: 43 runs.
RCB vs CSK head-to-head record in IPL
These numbers are current after this match.
| Matches played | RCB wins | CSK wins | No result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 14 | 21 | 1 |
RCB have won 4 in a row against CSK. Before this match, the all-time record stood at 35 matches (CSK 21, RCB 13, 1 no result).
RCB went on to win the 2026 title, beating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the final on May 31.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings match?
RCB won by 43 runs.
What was the final RCB vs CSK score?
RCB made 250/3 in 20 overs. CSK were all out for 207 in 19.4 overs.
Who was Player of the Match?
Tim David, for his unbeaten 70 off 25 balls.
Who scored the most runs in the match?
Tim David with 70*. Sarfaraz Khan led CSK with 50.
Who took the most wickets?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, with 3/41.
Where was the RCB vs CSK match played?
At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 5, 2026.
Where can readers find the full RCB vs CSK match scorecard?
Every batting card, bowling card and fall of wickets is on this page. The official IPL site and ESPNcricinfo carry the ball-by-ball version of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard.
That’s the full picture: 250/3 against 207, and Tim David’s 70* off 25 balls in the middle of it.
