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LIVE | RCB vs CSK Live Score IPL 2026 Today Match Updates: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Beat Chennai Super Kings By 43 Runs

🕒 Updated: April 5, 2026 23:25:29 IST
LIVE | RCB vs CSK Live Score IPL 2026 Today Match Updates: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Beat Chennai Super Kings By 43 Runs

Summary: RCB vs CSK Live Score IPL 2026: Catch RCB vs CSK Live Score, CSK vs RCB Live cricket updates and ball-by-by commentary of Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings of the Indian Premier League 2026 from Chinnaswamy here on NewsX. You can watch live streaming of RCB vs CSK on OTT platform and mobile app Jio Hotstar.

RCB vs CSK Live Score, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard: Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal lead charge for RCB after Phil Salt’s dismissal. Virat Kohli has been sent back to the pavilion and Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal will have to take the innings from here on. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad backed the chasing advantage on a batting-friendly pitch, while Rajat Patidar said RCB were fine batting first on a fresh surface. Both teams remain unchanged. Stay tuned for RCB vs CSK live score, RCB vs CSK live match updates, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster RCB vs CSK encounter here on NewsX. 

RCB Preview

RCB head into this high-voltage encounter with confidence after securing a convincing win in their season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Playing their second consecutive home game, the Bengaluru-based franchise will look to capitalize on familiar conditions and build early momentum in the tournament. With their batting unit firing and the crowd firmly behind them, RCB will aim to continue their winning run and strengthen their position in the points table.

CSK Preview

In contrast, CSK find themselves under pressure early in the season. The five-time champions have endured a disappointing start, suffering back-to-back defeats against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. What will concern the team management more is the manner of those losses—both games slipped away while defending totals. This exposes potential vulnerabilities in their bowling attack, which will need urgent attention heading into this clash. The experienced CSK lineup, however, has the pedigree to bounce back, and a high-stakes fixture like this could bring the best out of them.

RCB vs CSK Pitch Report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, often producing high-scoring thrillers. Short boundaries and a quick outfield make it a paradise for batters, while bowlers—especially pacers—have little margin for error. However, spinners have occasionally played a crucial role at the venue by exploiting variations and slowing down the pace of the game, particularly in the middle overs.

Historically, matches at this ground have favored chasing teams, and the trend could once again play a decisive role. In the most recent game played here, the side batting second emerged victorious, highlighting the importance of winning the toss and making the right call.

With RCB riding high on confidence and CSK desperate to open their account, the clash promises to be an intense battle between two of the league’s most popular franchises. The contest could come down to how well CSK’s bowlers handle RCB’s explosive batting lineup and whether their own batters can step up under pressure.

As fans gear up for this marquee encounter, all eyes will be on whether RCB continue their dominance at home or if CSK can script a comeback and reignite their campaign. Either way, a thrilling contest awaits in Bengaluru.

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23:22 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Live Score and Updates: RCB WIN!

From 10.1 to 19.4, the chase unraveled despite brief resistance, as the side was eventually bowled out for 207, handing Royal Challengers Bengaluru a 43-run victory.

Spin applied the squeeze early, with Suyash Sharma keeping things tight around 117/6 (11 overs). Jamie Overton and Prashant Veer counterattacked briefly, lifting the score to 157/6 (14 overs) with some big hits.

However, wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Bhuvneshwar Kumar removed key batters, while Suyash Sharma and others chipped in to derail momentum. The lower order added a few late runs, pushing the total past 200, but the required rate was always out of reach.

The innings ended at 207 all out in 19.4 overs, as Abhinandan Singh sealed the win by dismissing Matt Henry, with a sharp catch taken by Phil Salt.

22:33 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Live Score and Updates: CSK 109/6 After 10 Overs

Just 4 runs and a big blow as the batting side slips to 109/6. Abhinandan Singh strikes by removing Shivam Dube (18), brilliantly caught by Jitesh Sharma behind the stumps. A tight over under pressure.

22:20 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Live Updates and Score: CSK 105/5 After 9 Overs

Chennai Super Kings slipped further despite a brief recovery, reaching 105/5 after 9 overs.

The 7th over proved costly as Krunal Pandya struck twice, removing the dangerous Sarfaraz Khan for 50 and Kartik Sharma, leaving CSK at 84/5.

However, Shivam Dube and Prashant Veer counterattacked in the next two overs. They added quick runs with boundaries, taking the score to 94/5 after 8 overs and then past 100.

Dube looked aggressive, while Prashant Veer provided good support as CSK reached 105/5 after 9 overs, keeping their hopes alive despite the early damage.

22:04 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK Live Score and Updates: CSK 77/3 After 6 Overs

Chennai Super Kings had a dramatic start in the chase, reaching 77/3 after 6 overs.

They lost an early wicket in the first over as Jacob Duffy dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad, making it 10/1. The wickets kept falling, with CSK slipping to 30/3 inside three overs, including the dismissal of Sanju Samson.

Amid the early collapse, Sarfaraz Khan counterattacked brilliantly, taking on the bowlers with aggressive strokeplay. He dominated the scoring, smashing boundaries and sixes, including a big 23-run over.

Sarfaraz brought up a rapid half-century off just 24 balls in the sixth over, keeping CSK in the hunt despite the early setbacks. With support from Kartik Sharma, CSK ended the powerplay strongly at 77/3.

21:20 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL Live Score and Updates: RCB 250/3 After 20 Overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished with a massive 250/3 in 20 overs, thanks to a late onslaught. The momentum shifted in the 15th over when Jamie Overton dismissed Devdutt Padikkal for a well-made 50, making it 153/3. However, Rajat Patidar kept the charge going, smashing boundaries and sixes to take RCB past 170 in 16 overs. Tim David then took over in stunning fashion, unleashing a flurry of sixes as RCB raced to 193/3 after 17 overs. The carnage continued in the 18th and 19th overs, with David bringing up a blistering fifty and powering the total beyond 230. RCB added 30 runs in the 19th over alone, completely shifting the momentum. In the final over, they added 13 more runs to finish at a daunting 250/3, with David unbeaten on 70 and Patidar on 48.

20:41 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Live Updates and Score: RCB 151/2 After 14 Overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their dominance, reaching 151/2 after 14 overs. It was another productive over as Rajat Patidar started with a six, while Devdutt Padikkal capped it off by bringing up a well-made half-century. The duo kept the momentum going, adding 14 runs in the over and extending their strong partnership.

20:36 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Live Updates and Score: RCB 137/2 After 13 Overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru accelerated brilliantly after the powerplay, racing to 137/2 after 13 overs. Starting from 51/1 after 6 overs, Philip Salt shifted gears with aggressive strokeplay, smashing boundaries and a six in the 7th over as the score moved to 66/1. Alongside him, Devdutt Padikkal settled in, and the duo added a quick 50+ partnership, taking RCB to 87/1 after 9 overs. Salt continued the charge, but his innings ended on 46 when Shivam Dube dismissed him in the 11th over, making it 98/2. Rajat Patidar then joined Padikkal and kept the momentum going. RCB crossed the 100-run mark in the 12th over, with both batters attacking the spinners. The 13th over turned out to be massive, yielding 23 runs as Padikkal and Patidar hammered boundaries and sixes. At the end of 13 overs, RCB were firmly in control at 137/2, with Padikkal on 43 and Patidar on 16.

19:59 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK Live Updates: RCB 51/1 After 6 Overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a steady start, reaching 51/1 after 6 overs. After a cautious beginning (11/0 in 2 overs), scoring wasn’t easy early on. Virat Kohli found some rhythm in the fourth over with a six and a boundary, taking the score to 33/0. The breakthrough came in the fifth over when Anshul Kamboj dismissed Kohli for 28, making it 43/1. Philip Salt looked aggressive despite a few mishits, while Devdutt Padikkal got off the mark. RCB added 8 runs in the sixth over to close the powerplay at 51/1, with Salt unbeaten on 20 and Padikkal on 2.

19:34 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK Live Updates IPL 2026: RCB 5/0 After 1 Over

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made a cautious start, reaching 5/0 after 1 over against Chennai Super Kings. Khaleel Ahmed kept things tight in the opening over, conceding just five runs. Philip Salt managed a streaky three, while Virat Kohli looked watchful early on, picking up two runs but also getting beaten outside off once.

19:30 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Live Score and Updates: Match Underway in Chinnaswamy!

Khaleel Ahmed has the new ball for CSK! Virat Kohli and Phil Salt open the innings for RCB! Let’s play! 

19:27 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL Live Score and Updates: Impact Subs

Chennai Super Kings Impact subs: Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh,
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact subs:Suyash Sharma,Jacob Bethell,Rasikh Salam Dar,Kanishk Chouhan,Venkatesh Iyer
19:08 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

CSK vs RCB IPL 2026 Live: CSK Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed
19:07 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK Live Updates: RCB Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy
19:05 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK Live IPL 2026: Rajat Patidar at the toss!

Rajat Patidar Speaks– We were looking to bowl first, but it looks like a hard pitch, so we’re happy to bat. It’s a fresh wicket. The boys played well in the last game and we’re looking to continue here. The way everyone played in the last game was tremendous, everyone had clarity in their role and they vare high in confidence. We’re going with the same side.
19:04 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK Live IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad at the toss!

Ruturaj Gaikwad Speaks – We will bowl first. Obviously, high scoring ground. Looks like a good pitch, there’s going to be some runs. We’ll look to restrict them as much as possible. MS is getting back slowly, sometimes it taks time, if he’s ready to play, it’ll be soon. The first game was disappointing, but our batting was much better in the second game. Everyone is feeling confident. Same team for us.
19:00 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL Live Updates: Toss Update!

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have won the toss and opted to field first! RCB will be defending in this match! 

18:56 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL Live Updates: As Seen From The Ground...

Brevis was seen getting in some light throwdowns on the sidelines, while Hazlewood only went through a brief warm-up and is unlikely to feature today.

18:44 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Live Score and Updates: Toss Coming Up Shortly...

We are just few minutes away from the toss…Stay tuned to our live coverage for all the real-time updates from Bengaluru! 

18:31 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK Live Cricket Updates: Chinnaswamy Bound!

The 5-time champs make their way to the stadium! 

18:26 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL Live Score and Updates: Southern Derby Bragging Rights!

Get ready to witness greatness! 

18:02 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Match Day Vibes From CSK Camp!

Can CSK replicate these big shots in Bengaluru? 

18:01 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK Live Cricket Score and Updates: RCB Eye Salt-mania!

Can Salt rub ‘salt’ on CSK’s wounds? 

17:56 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL Live Updates Cricket Score: Head-To-Head Record

In their 35 IPL clashes, CSK have the upper hand with a 21-13 advantage over RCB. However, despite Chennai’s overall dominance, Bengaluru have enjoyed recent success, winning each of the last three meetings between the two sides.

17:53 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Live Updates: CSK Preview

On the other hand, CSK are already feeling the heat after a poor start to their campaign. The five-time champions have lost both their opening matches—against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings—and the bigger concern is that they failed to defend totals in both games. This highlights issues within their bowling unit that need quick fixing ahead of this contest. However, with a seasoned squad at their disposal, CSK have the experience to respond strongly, and a big game like this could spark a turnaround.

17:52 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK Live Score and Updates: RCB Preview

RCB come into this high-intensity clash on the back of a dominant opening win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. With another fixture at home, they will be eager to make the most of familiar conditions and carry forward their early momentum. Backed by a strong batting display and home support, they’ll look to extend their winning start and climb higher in the standings.

17:16 (IST) 05 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Live Score and Updates: Hello and Welcome!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all the way from Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru!