IPL 2026 stats: RCB vs CSK pitch report, Chinnaswamy stadium highest score

The clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings in Match 11 of IPL 2026 tonight promises to be thrilling, as it takes place at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has won the toss and decided to field first on the night.

 

RCB began their campaign on a high note with a solid win over Sunrisers Hyderabad and will now be looking to continue their momentum in their second consecutive home game.

 

Chennai Super Kings, however, have struggled to find their rhythm, losing both of their opening matches. They were defeated first by Rajasthan Royals and then by Punjab Kings at Chepauk, with both losses coming while defending a total. The team will need to tighten their bowling performance to turn things around.

 

Chinnaswamy Stadium: Pitch Report for RCB vs CSK

 

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has long been recognized as a batting paradise, offering conditions that favor stroke-making and big totals. Its flat pitch and short boundaries often allow batters to play freely, leading to high-scoring encounters that excite fans. Despite this, spinners have consistently made their presence felt, using variations and clever flight to pick up crucial wickets and stem the flow of runs. 

 

Over the years, the stadium has witnessed some memorable IPL battles, many of which have gone down to the wire, thrilling spectators with nail-biting finishes. Historically, the team batting second has often found success at this venue, chasing down challenging targets with relative ease thanks to predictable bounce and true-paced outfields.  

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Considering recent trends and the characteristics of the pitch, it’s expected that the team chasing on Sunday will again have an advantage, making for another exciting, high-scoring contest in Bengaluru. 

 

IPL 2026: RCB win/loss record at Chinnaswamy Stadium

 

RCB have played a total of 118 matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium, winning 70 matches and losing 44 of them over the years. 4 matches have ended in a no result or tie.

 

IPL 2026: CSK win/loss record at Chinnaswamy Stadium

 

CSK have played a total of 23 matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium and have won 10 match over the years, losing the other 12. 1 match ended in no result. 

 

IPL 2026: RCB vs CSK head-to-head at Chinnaswamy Stadium

 

RCB vs CSK H2H at Chinnaswamy
Match Date	Winner	Margin	Ground
May 3, 2025	RCB	2 runs	Bengaluru (Chinnaswamy)
May 18, 2024	RCB	27 runs	Bengaluru (Chinnaswamy)
Apr 17, 2023	CSK	8 runs	Bengaluru (Chinnaswamy)
May 24, 2014	CSK	8 wickets	Bengaluru (Chinnaswamy)
May 22, 2011	RCB	8 wickets	Bengaluru (Chinnaswamy)
Apr 25, 2012	No Result	-	Bengaluru (Chinnaswamy)
Apr 28, 2008	CSK	13 runs	Bengaluru (Chinnaswamy)
Mar 23, 2010	RCB	36 runs	Bengaluru (Chinnaswamy)
Apr 21, 2019	RCB	1 run	Bengaluru (Chinnaswamy)
Apr 25, 2018	CSK	5 wickets	Bengaluru (Chinnaswamy)

 

What happened in the last IPL match played at Chinnaswamy Stadium?

 

The last IPL match played at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was during IPL 2025 between RCB and SRH and the hosts won the tie by 6 wickets on the night.

 

Chinnaswamy Stadium: Key stats 

Chinnaswamy stadium key stats (in 2025)
Metric	Value
Matches	6
Bat 1st Won	2
Bat 2nd Won	4
Avg 1st Innings Score	190/7
Lowest Total Defended	205
Highest Target Chased	202
200+ Totals	5 times in 5 matches
Sixes Per Match	21
Pace Bowling Overs %	65.00%
Pace Bowling Wickets	51
Pace Bowling Avg	27.3
Pace Bowling Economy	9.9
Pace Balls per Wicket	17
Spin Bowling Overs %	35.00%
Spin Bowling Wickets	18
Spin Bowling Avg	37.1
Spin Bowling Economy	8.7
Spin Balls per Wicket	26

 

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