RCB secured a 43-run win at the Chinnaswamy, defending a mammoth 250/3. Chennai Super Kings struggled against a clinical bowling attack, getting bundled out for 207 in 19.4 overs. While Prashant Veer top-scored with 43, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jacob Duffy led the charge for Bengaluru, ensuring a dominant and comprehensive victory for the home side.
In a high-stakes clash at the Chinnaswamy, RCB’s massive total of 250 looks insurmountable as CSK collapses to 117/6 after 11 overs. Jacob Duffy and Krunal Pandya tore through the top order, dismissing stars like Samson and Gaikwad. With 134 runs needed in just 54 balls, the Yellow Army faces a near-impossible task.
Pakistan Super League chairman Mohsin Naqvi claimed the PSL could overtake the Indian Premier League as the world’s top T20 cricket competition. He argued PSL’s quality, fan engagement and player talent are growing rapidly, suggesting it may eventually be regarded above the IPL. Naqvi’s comments sparked debate among cricket fans and analysts worldwide.
At the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a massive 250/3 against Chennai Super Kings. Tim David led the charge with a destructive 70 off 25 balls, supported by Devdutt Padikkal’s half-century. Rajat Patidar remained unbeaten on 48. CSK now faces a steep mountain to climb, needing 251 runs at a required rate of 12.55.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are 111 for 2 in 11.3 overs against Chennai Super Kings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on April 5, 2026. Phil Salt scored 46, Virat Kohli made 28, and Devdutt Padikkal is unbeaten on 27. Rajat Patidar is batting on 8. Current run rate stands at 9.65. CSK yet to bat now.
Ahead of the IPL 2026 game between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, reports ask when MS Dhoni last missed an IPL match against RCB. Dhoni has been a consistent presence against Bengaluru, rarely missing fixtures. The article details the last time he did not play this fixture and the circumstances around that absence.
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets, chasing 157 in 19.5 overs. Rishabh Pant led the chase with a brilliant 68, supported by Abdul Samad’s 16. Earlier, SRH posted 156/9 in 20 overs. Despite early setbacks, LSG held their nerve to secure a convincing win in Hyderabad.
Chennai Super Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 11 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The match is yet to begin, with RCB set to start their innings at 0/0. Fans await an exciting contest between two top IPL teams in Bengaluru today.
Lucknow Super Giants reached 107/4 in 13.5 overs while chasing 157 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Aiden Markram scored 45 before dismissal, while Rishabh Pant made 32. Ayush Badoni contributed 12, and Nicholas Pooran was run out cheaply. With Abdul Samad at the crease, LSG continue their chase needing a steady partnership to win.
Sunrisers Hyderabad finished their innings at 156 for 9 in 20 overs against Lucknow Super Giants at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy were top scorers with 62 and 56 runs respectively. LSG needs 157 runs from 120 balls, requiring a run rate of 7.85 to chase victory.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul is under pressure amid internal turmoil, with several directors resigning amid ongoing governance issues. Facing criticism over administrative interference and strained cricket ties after T20 World Cup exit, Bulbul insists he’ll stay on to support the board.
In IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant displayed exceptional fitness with a stunning catch, dismissing a key Sunrisers Hyderabad player. SRH, three wickets down, saw Ishan Kishan out for one, while Liam Livingstone and Heinrich Klaasen tried to stabilize the innings. LSG, led by Mohammed Shami, looks to capitalize on early momentum.
RCB hosts CSK at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2026 game 11. Historically, Chennai dominates the rivalry with 22 wins to Bengaluru’s 13. Currently, RCB sits fifth after a winning start, while winless CSK languishes at the bottom. Both teams are desperate for points in this high-stakes clash between the league’s biggest fanbases.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar raised concerns over Cameron Green’s role at Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. With the ₹25.2 crore star unable to bowl and struggling with the bat, Gavaskar urged the team to rethink combinations, suggesting adding a specialist batter to restore balance.
The Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and will bowl first against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, today. LSG’s Playing XI includes Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (w/c), Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Siddharth, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, and Prince Yadav.