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. 

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The Rajasthan Royals edged past the Gujarat Titans by six runs in Match 9 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in a high-scoring thriller.

Asked to bat first, RR posted an imposing 210/6 in 20 overs, as Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge with a fluent 55, while Dhruv Jurel played a decisive hand with a brilliant 75 off 42 balls. Contributions through the middle ensured RR maintained a strong scoring rate throughout the innings.

In response, GT mounted a strong chase, powered by Sai Sudharsan’s impressive 73 off 44 balls. However, they kept losing wickets at crucial moments. Ravi Bishnoi turned the game on its head with a match-defining spell, finishing with 4/41, including a crucial double strike in the 13th over that stalled the chase.

Despite a late push from Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, GT fell short at 204/8, as RR held their nerve to seal a thrilling victory. 

Talking Points

1) RR’s top-order in top form

The Rajasthan Royals top order delivered a yet another stunning performance after being put in to bat. Yashasvi Jaiswal set the tone with a fluent 55 off 36 balls, and he was well supported by teenage sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who played a fearless knock of 31 off just 18 deliveries, keeping the momentum intact in the powerplay. The standout contribution came from Dhruv Jurel, who anchored the innings with a 75 off 42 balls. His ability to accelerate in the latter half ensured RR posted a daunting total.

2) Sai Sudharsan lone warrior for GT

For the Gujarat Titans, it was a proper one-man effort with the bat as Sai Sudharsan stood tall in this chase. The left-hander played a superb knock of 73 off 44 balls, striking nine boundaries and three sixes while trying to keep GT in the hunt. He looked in complete control and carried the chase on his shoulders. However, a lack of support from the other end meant his effort ultimately went in vain as wickets kept falling at regular intervals.

3) Ravi Bishnoi’s game-changing spell

The turning point of the match came through a sensational spell from Ravi Bishnoi, who dismantled GT’s chase with figures of 4/41. Bishnoi’s biggest impact came in the 13th over, where he picked up two crucial wickets in quick succession, completely shifting the momentum towards RR. His variations, especially the googly, proved too difficult to read, and his ability to strike at key moments ensured Gujarat never regained control of the chase. 

Who said what?

Riyan Parag, RR captain

“It was just incredible. I took a challenge thinking that let’s go full and fast. It’s insane that they (Archer and Tushar) executed as we wanted. He (Dhruv Jurel) asked me to go Jofra on the 19th so credit to him for that. If it comes out it’s good, if it doesn’t we go again. We have not done a lot of justice to the talent he has got. He has to bat No. 3 and hopefully this is the start for him. We will focus on what we need to do against Mumbai.”

Rashid Khan, GT captain 

“Well, I think, we bowled really well, especially the way they have started to restrict them under like, 210. I think it was a great effort on this wicket by the bowlers. And then we started really well with the bat too. I felt we have given a great start with the openers. And then I felt in the 12th and 13th overs, we lost back-to-back wickets. That’s something which really put us on the back foot. But I think, if they were there, it wasn’t that hard to score, but I think in that period of time, we just lost the momentum of the game. I think Tushar bowled really well. He bowled some exceptional yorkers. We didn’t allow us to go on, but I feel that the one ball which he missed his line length, I should have picked that for six. (on Gill) He’s good. Hopefully he’s gonna be all right for the next game. He just had the muscles spasm, so hopefully he’s gonna be all right soon.”

Ravi Bishnoi, Player of the Match

“It was a difficult season last year. When I miss my length, I get hit. I was trying to work on my lengths and if anyone hits off those, then no problem. Mental, technical and physical (effort) all together. Had to bowl a lot of balls (to keep improving). (On which was his favourite wicket) The wicket of Rahul (Tewatia). He is a player renowned for such situations. If he would not have been dismissed then, the match could have gone either way. The way Tushar bowled, the way Jofra bowled the 19th, it was a collective effort. It is a young team and we hope to continue entertaining.”