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IPL Live Cricket Score, RCB vs CSK Indian Premier League 2026: Hello! Welcome to the channel24india.com live blog. Today, an exciting and high-voltage clash of IPL 2026 is being played between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first.
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09:19 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: RCB Sets Target of 251 Runs for Chennai
RCB has set a target of 251 runs for Chennai. Batting first after losing the toss in the IPL match being played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB posted the highest score of IPL 2026, powered by explosive half-centuries from Tim David and Devdutt Padikkal. The team scored 250 runs for the loss of three wickets in 20 overs.
09:14 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: David’s Half-Century in 21 Balls
Tim David completed a magnificent half-century in just 21 balls. Jamie Overton bowled the 19th over of the innings and conceded 30 runs.
08:46 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: RCB Suffers Third Blow
Overton deals RCB their third blow. He bowled Padikkal. He was dismissed after scoring 50 runs off 29 balls. Tim David has now come out to join Rajat Patidar.
08:41 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: Padikkal’s Half-Century in 28 Balls
Devdutt Padikkal has smashed a magnificent half-century off just 28 balls. After 14 overs, RCB’s score stands at 151 runs for the loss of two wickets. Rajat Patidar remains at the crease, batting on 23 runs.
08:30 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: 12 Overs Completed
12 overs of play have been completed, and RCB has posted a score of 114 runs for the loss of two wickets. Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar are currently at the crease.
08:23 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: Salt Misses Out on Half-Century
Shivam Dube has dealt RCB their second blow by dismissing Phil Salt. Salt was batting brilliantly and was on the verge of reaching a half-century; however, he was dismissed after scoring 46 runs off 30 balls, an innings studded with three fours and two sixes.
07:52 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: First Blow for RCB
Anshul Kamboj dealt the first blow to RCB in the fifth over. He had Virat Kohli caught by Shivam Dube. Kohli was dismissed after scoring 28 runs off 18 balls. Devdutt Padikkal has now come out to join Phil Salt.
07:35 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: RCB’s Innings Begins
RCB’s innings has commenced. Phil Salt and Virat Kohli are at the crease.
07:06 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: Playing-11 for Both Teams
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy.
Impact Players: Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chauhan, Venkatesh Iyer.
Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed.
Impact Players: Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh.
07:02 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: Chennai wins toss, elects to bowl
Chennai Super Kings has won the toss and decided to bowl first. Team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad stated that they have made no changes to their Playing-11 for this match. Meanwhile, RCB will also take the field without making any changes.
06:59 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: Pitch and Weather Report
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is considered favorable for batsmen, often witnessing an abundance of fours and sixes. The average first-innings score here is 141 runs, while the average second-innings score is 136 runs. As for the weather, there is an approximately 25% chance of rain on match day. The skies are likely to remain overcast. The temperature is expected to range between 21 and 33 degrees Celsius.
06:59 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: Head-to-Head Record
So far, 35 matches have been played between RCB and CSK in the IPL. CSK has held the upper hand in these encounters, winning 21 matches, while RCB has secured victory in 13 matches.
05:56 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: Expectations from CSK’s Batting
CSK’s batsmen appear to be in good form. Ayush Mhatre played a magnificent innings, scoring 73 runs off 43 balls. Shivam Dube remained unbeaten on 45 runs off 27 balls, while Sarfaraz Khan added a quickfire 32 runs (12 balls) towards the end.
05:55 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: Team Updates
RCB has kicked off its campaign with a splendid victory. The team defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets in their opening match. Chasing a massive target of 202 runs, RCB achieved victory in just 15.4 overs. In this match, Virat Kohli delivered a brilliant performance, scoring 69 runs off 38 balls, while Devdutt Padikkal played a blistering innings of 61 runs off 26 balls. However, in the bowling department, with the exception of Jacob Duffy, the other bowlers failed to make an impact.
On the other hand, Chennai’s performance has been disappointing so far. The team has lost both of its opening matches—first against Rajasthan Royals, and subsequently against Punjab Kings. Bowling, in particular, remains a major concern for CSK. Despite posting a total of 209 runs against Punjab, the team was unable to register a win. Matt Henry has proved expensive, and the spinners have also failed to be effective.
05:54 PM, 05-Apr-2026
RCB vs CSK Live Score: RCB Takes on CSK
In the 11th match of IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off. This match will be played at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, known for its short boundaries and a pitch favorable to batsmen.
