Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 43 runs in the 11th match of IPL 2026 on April 5, 2026, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB posted a massive 250/3—their highest total against CSK—before bowling out CSK for 207. Tim David was named Player of the Match. 

Match Summary: RCB vs CSK (April 5, 2026)

Result: RCB won by 43 runs.

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Toss: CSK won the toss and elected to field. 

Key Performances

RCB Innings (250/3): Propelled by a dominant batting display, scoring 250/3 in 20 overs.

CSK Innings (207 All Out): Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the bowling with 3/41, becoming the second bowler to reach 200 IPL wickets.

Top Performers: Tim David (Player of the Match), Bhuvneshwar Kumar. 

Match Details & Highlights

RCB Total: 250/3 (Highest total vs CSK).

Top Scorers: Devdutt Padikkal (50+).

Key Moments: RCB dominated the final 10 overs.

Key Wickets: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/41), Abhinandan Singh. 

Context

This was RCB's second consecutive win.

CSK suffered their third successive defeat in IPL 2026.

This victory marks a 4th consecutive win for RCB against CSK.