The Rajat Patidar-led side started their campaign with a six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the season opener at their home ground. Meanwhile, the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team, which finished at the bottom of the table last season, suffered a disappointing defeat against the Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Chennai Super Kings are also dealing with an injury crisis. MS Dhoni is out for at least two weeks due to a calf strain, while Dewald Brevis is unavailable with a side strain. Spencer Johnson is expected to join the CSK bowling attack around April 21-23.
IPL 2026, Match 11: RCB Playing XI vs CSK
Middle-order batters and All-rounders: Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd
Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, and Tim David will strengthen the middle order. The management can use Krunal Pandya as a floater if there is a collapse in the match. Romario Shepherd can provide finishing touches in the death overs and can clear the boundary with ease.
Jacob Duffy and Bhuvneshwar Kumar will spearhead the pace attack. Duffy won the Player of the Match award after dismantling the Sunrisers Hyderabad batting lineup.
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Abhinandan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy.
Openers: Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad
The Chennai Super Kings need a stronger opening partnership after their batting collapse against the Rajasthan Royals. Sanju Samson will open alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad. Samson will also handle the wicketkeeping duties while MS Dhoni remains injured.
Bowlers: Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
Matt Henry will lead the pace attack for Chennai Super Kings and can swing the ball early in the powerplay. Noor Ahmad provides left-arm wrist spin, while Anshul Kamboj and Khaleel Ahmed complete the pace bowling unit.
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Matt Short, Shivam Dube, Karthik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj.
RCB vs CSK: Full Impact Players List
Suyash Sharma featured as the Impact Player for RCB in their opening match. If the team looks for a left-arm pace option, Mangesh Yadav could be considered, as he also adds some hitting ability. Rasikh Salam, who was picked for a high price in the IPL 2025 auction, is another option.
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