IPL 2026 CSK vs RCB LIVE: RCB Seal Convincing 43-Run Win Against CSK
While RCB's batting looked in prime touch early, Chennai's batting has some issues to sort out and it starts with Samson's form.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be highly optimistic about pulling off their second win on the bounce in IPL when they face Chennai Super Kings, who have been hampered by Sanju Samson's lukewarm start and a lack of strong bowling options.
RCB beat CSK by 43 runs after posting a massive total, sealing a dominant all-round performance.
200 comes up for Chennai Super Kings in the 19th over for the lose of 9 wickets.
CSK: 204/9 after 19 Overs, need 47 runs from from 6 Balls.
CSK lose their ninth wicket. Noor Ahmad is out for 8, and they are 190/9 after 18 overs, requiring 61 runs from 12 balls.
Another wicket falls! Jamie Overton departs for 37 off 15 balls, and CSK are now 178/8 in 16.1 overs, needing 73 runs from 23 balls
Wicket! Prashant Veer departs for 43 off 28 balls, and CSK are now 165/7 in 15.1 overs, needing 86 runs from 29 balls.
15 overs done, and CSK are 165/6. The equation is down to 86 runs needed from 30 balls.
150 comes up for CSK in the 14th over. They are 153/6 in 13.3 overs, now needing 98 runs from 39 balls.
CSK move to 136/6 in 12 overs, but the pressure remains high with 116 runs needed from 49 balls.
Halfway through the innings, CSK are 109/6 after 10 overs. A tough challenge ahead, with 142 runs needed from 60 balls.
Another wicket falls! Shivam Dube departs for 18 off 12 balls, and CSK are now 108/6 in 9.5 overs, requiring 143 runs from 61 balls.