Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a comfortable 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match No. 11 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday, April 5.

Batting first, RCB posted a massive 250/3 in their 20 overs. Virat Kohli provided a quick start but was dismissed for 28. Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal added 56 runs for the second wicket, with Salt scoring 46 and Padikkal smashing 50 off 29 balls. Padikkal then combined with Rajat Patidar for another brisk stand before Patidar and Tim David took charge.

The duo stitched a match-defining 99-run partnership off just 35 balls for the fourth wicket. Patidar remained unbeaten on 48, while David played a sensational knock of 70* off 25 balls, including eight sixes at a strike rate of 280, propelling RCB to a daunting total.

In response, CSK struggled to keep up with the required rate and lost wickets at regular intervals, finishing on 207. Sarfaraz Khan was the standout performer with a quickfire 50 off 25 balls. A late 57-run stand between Prashanth Veer and Jamie Overton provided some resistance but came too late.

For RCB, Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the bowling effort with figures of 3/41, while Jacob Duffy and Krunal Pandya picked up two wickets each to seal a convincing win.

Talking points

1) RCB middle-order batters’ assault

RCB got off to a steady start courtesy of Phil Salt and Virat Kohli, who laid a solid platform at the top. Building on that foundation, the middle order took complete control of the innings. Devdutt Padikkal played a fluent knock of 50 off 29 balls, setting the tone for the acceleration. He was well supported by Rajat Patidar, who remained unbeaten on 48 off just 19 deliveries. The highlight, however, was Tim David’s explosive finish, as he smashed an unbeaten 70 off 25 balls at a stunning strike rate of 280.

2) Sarfaraz Khan’s lone fight

For CSK, the chase never really gained momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals. The top order failed to provide the necessary support while chasing a daunting target of 251. Amid the collapse, Sarfaraz Khan stood out with a brilliant counterattack during the powerplay. He scored a quickfire 50 off just 25 balls, keeping CSK’s hopes alive briefly. However, his dismissal immediately after the powerplay ended any realistic chance of a comeback.

3) RCB bowlers’ collective pullback

RCB’s bowling unit delivered a disciplined and collective performance to seal the win. Jacob Duffy made early inroads by removing the openers, setting the tone for the defence. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was instrumental in picking up crucial wickets at key moments, ensuring CSK never settled. Meanwhile, Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma chipped in with timely breakthroughs, tightening the grip on the opposition.

Who said what?

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK), Losing Captain

Well, even I was surprised, to be honest. Great fight by Sarfaraz, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, even to some extent Shivam Dube. So I think, maybe I could have, contributed more top of the order. You never know, we would have chased it down. (on David) Well, you’re right, KP. I think, Anshul almost got a wicket of him. Unfortunate to be illegal delivery, but yeah, after that, he just smacked all over the park and, as you rightly said, hats off to him. (on not taking their chances in the field) We would have had, as you rightly said, if you had taken the early chance of Virat Kohli, I think that was, I mean, maybe he would have had momentum to ourselves. But I think, we still had the game in our hands till the 13th, 14th over, and that’s when the momentum really shifted.

Rajat Patidar (RCB), Winning Captain

Of course, it feels great! You know, but at the same time, if you play good cricket, it gives a lot of satisfaction. Initially, the ball was stopping a bit. The way Phil and Virat bhai played early on was superb. After that, Dev and Tim David, I enjoyed all those sixes from the dugout and from the non-striker’s end. Yes, my mindset was very clear. As long as I am batting in the middle, I try to put pressure on the bowler. As I said, I am lucky to have Tim David at the other end.

Tim David, Player of the Match

(On his innings) Very pleased – does not always happen that way. The skipper was smoking it, and I just took some balls off him – it was super fun. I do not change my game much, but I have confidence from all the prep I do. Going in to bat with Jitesh and Shepherd behind me really gives me confidence. Lot of prep we do here. Nice to work with DK – he is an experienced player in these conditions. Have been in the IPL for a few years. With that prep, you don’t put pressure on yourself to perform.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat the Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs in Match 11 of the 2026 Indian Premier League, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in another episode of the fierce rivalry between the two teams. 

Being put into bat first, RCB raced to 51 for 1 in the powerplay, a slow start by their lofty standards as Phil Salt and Viart Kohli started cautiously, with some good bowling from Khaleel Ahmed. Anshul Kamboj picked up the big wicket of Kohli in the fifth over before Devdutt Padikkal and Phil Salt stitched a partnership of 56, which continued the caution from the powerplay.

Salt’s dismissal for 46 brought in captain Rajat Patidar, who began the carnage with 58-run partnership off just 21 balls with Paddikal. Padikkal reached his fifty, his second of the season in two games, in just 28 balls, but fell next ball, bringing Tim David onto the crease. 

The Australian big-hitter annihilated the CSK bowlers on his way to an unbeaten 70 off just 25 balls. His innings consisted of three fours and eight maximums, as RCB got to 97 runs in the last five overs, ascending to 250/3 at the end of their 20 overs. Captain Patidar, reduced to spectator during David’s onslaught, finished unbeaten on 48 off just 19 balls.

In response, Chennai Super Kings were unable to get their innings underway, with RCB picking up wickets at key intervals. Jacob Duffy, continuing his form from the first game, picked up the big wickets of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson in the powerplay.

Sarfaraz Khan scored a brilliant 50 off just 25 balls, while Prashant Veer (43 off 29) and Jamie Overton (37 off 16) coming in a consolation effort, as they were bowled out for 207. But RCB were too dominant for the Chennai Super Kings, who lost their third game on the bounce. 

Here are the top memes from RCB vs CSK, Match 11:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered a thumping 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in Match 11 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Sunday, April 5, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Batting first, RCB produced a batting masterclass and posted a massive 250/3 in 20 overs. Phil Salt provided a brisk start with 46 off 30 balls, while Virat Kohli added 28. Devdutt Padikkal anchored the innings with a fluent 50 off 29 balls before the late onslaught from Rajat Patidar and Tim David, who stitched together a stunning unbeaten 99-run partnership off just 35 balls. Patidar smashed an unbeaten 48 off 19, while David hammered a sensational unbeaten 70 off 25, propelling RCB to a daunting total.

In response, CSK were rocked early in the chase. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Sarfaraz Khan played a counter-attacking knock to keep their hopes alive, while others chipped in with brief contributions.

However, RCB bowlers maintained pressure throughout, ensuring CSK never got close to the target as they were eventually restricted to 207. The emphatic win has strengthened RCB’s strong start to the season, while CSK are at the bottom of the table after losing three consecutive matches. 

Key Moments from Match 11 of IPL 2026:

Tim David storm at Chinnaswamy

It was a sensational display of power-hitting from Tim David, who completely took control in the death overs. Walking in at number five, he wasted no time in asserting dominance, striking boundaries at will and punishing anything in his arc. His unbeaten 70 off just 25 balls was filled with clean hitting and smart shot selection, as he dismantled the CSK bowling attack. He was well supported by RCB captain Patidar.

Sarfaraz Khan’s lone fight

Amidst yet another CSK batting collapse, Sarfaraz Khan stood tall for CSK with a fighting half-century, scoring a 25-ball 50. His aggressive strokeplay briefly brought some hope to the visitors, as he took on the RCB bowlers and tried to keep the required rate in check. However, lack of support from the other end meant his effort ultimately went in vain.

RCB’s dominant all-round performance

From posting a massive total to executing their bowling plans perfectly, RCB ticked all boxes in the match. Their ability to capitalise in the death overs and strike regularly with the ball ensured a complete performance and a commanding victory.  

Jacob Duffy started off strong yet again, removing CSK openers cheaply, whereas Bhuvneshwar Kumar showed his class with a three-wicket haul. Krunal Pandya, Suyash Sharma and Abhinandan Singh were brilliant too.