Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to continue their winning momentum when they face under-pressure Chennai Super Kings in this mouth-watering IPL 2026 clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
RCB began their campaign on a positive note with a convincing home win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Opting to field first, they kept the visitors in check at 201, with Jacob Duffy and Romario Shepherd picking up three wickets apiece. The chase was handled with authority, as Devdutt Padikkal’s explosive 61 off just 26 deliveries along with an unbeaten 69 from Virat Kohli guided Bengaluru to a six-wicket victory.
In contrast, Chennai Super Kings are still searching for their first win of the season after back-to-back setbacks — first outplayed by Rajasthan Royals in their opener, and then suffering another defeat at home against Punjab Kings.
The match starts at 7:30 PM IST at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Where to Watch RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Live?
The match will be telecast on the Star Sports network and live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. International viewers can access the game through their regional broadcasters and streaming platforms.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi | JioHotstar |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go, NOW |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Kayo Sports | Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Sri Lanka | Sony Six | Sony LIV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, T Sports | Rabbithole |
| Middle East | OSN Sports | OSN Streaming |
| Other Regions | — | JioHotstar (with VPN) |
Live Streaming Apps for IPL 2026
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android, Web | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| Sony LIV | Sri Lanka, Select Regions | iOS, Android, Web | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| MYCO | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
How to Watch Using VPN (For Restricted Regions)
If IPL is not available in your region, you can use a VPN:
- Choose a Reliable VPN Service: Select NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, or CyberGhost
- Download and Install the VPN App: Get the application on your device
- Connect to an Indian Server: Access JioHotstar by connecting to an Indian VPN server
- Visit JioHotstar: Open the JioHotstar app or website
- Create an Account or Log In: May require Indian payment method or subscription
- Start Streaming: Enjoy the match once connected
Note: Using VPNs may violate streaming platforms’ terms of service. Check policies before proceeding.
RCB vs CSK Probable XIs – IPL 2026
Virat Kohli started IPL 2026 with a fifty and will look to add to his tally, while Jacob Duffy’s magnificent IPL debut places him at the center of RCB’s new-ball plans. Ruturaj Gaikwad has struggled for rhythm both as batter and leader so far, and CSK need him to come good to get their campaign back on track. Sanju Samson has started his CSK career with two single-digit scores and also needs to find his form soon.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Philip Salt, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jacob Bethell, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood
Chennai Super Kings Probable XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Shivam Dube, Matthew Short, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj
RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 35 | 21 | 13 | 60.00% |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 35 | 13 | 21 | 37.14% |
CSK have traditionally dominated this rivalry with their strong bowling and experienced core. However, RCB have improved in recent seasons and closed the gap with key wins, winning three of the last five encounters against CSK. RCB also carry the added confidence of being the reigning IPL 2025 champions heading into tonight’s fixture.
