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.
Live Updates
- 5 April 2026 9:10 PM IST
200 up for RCB
200 up for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 18th over.
RCB: 206/3 in 17.5 overs.
- 5 April 2026 9:05 PM IST
Tim David and Rajat Patidar taking complete control
RCB race to 193/3 after 17 overs, with Tim David and Rajat Patidar taking complete control and accelerating brilliantly towards the death overs.
- 5 April 2026 8:57 PM IST
RCB on the march
RCB surge to 172/3 in 16 overs, with captain Rajat Patidar going on the attack, blasting 40 off just 14 balls.
- 5 April 2026 8:45 PM IST
Devdutt Padikkal falls
Big breakthrough! Devdutt Padikkal falls for 50, cleaned up by Jamie Overton.
RCB: 151/3 in 14.1 overs.
- 5 April 2026 8:44 PM IST
Bact-to-back 50 for Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal continues his fine form, smashing a 50 off just 28 balls—his second consecutive fifty.
RCB: 151/4 after 14 overs.
- 5 April 2026 8:42 PM IST
150 up for RCB
150 comes up for RCB in 14 overs, with Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar putting on an excellent partnership and keeping the momentum going.
RCB: 151/2 in 14 overs.
- 5 April 2026 8:28 PM IST
100 up for RCB
100 comes up for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 12th over.
RCB: 105/2 in 11.2 Overs.
- 5 April 2026 8:24 PM IST
Phil Salt falls
Big wicket for the CSK! Phil Salt falls for 46 off 30 balls, caught by Noor Ahmad off Shivam Dube’s bowling.
- 5 April 2026 8:21 PM IST
RCB reach 91/1 at the halfway mark
RCB reach 91/1 at the halfway mark after 10 overs, building a strong foundation for a big total. With wickets in hand and momentum on their side, they’ll be looking to accelerate in the final 10 overs.
- 5 April 2026 8:18 PM IST
Phil Salt leading the charge
After 9 overs, RCB are 87/1, with Phil Salt leading the charge with a brisk 44 off 26 balls.

