IPL 2026, RCB vs CSK: Stadium Details, Pitch Report, Stats and Hourly Weather Report & Where to Watch

The IPL 2026 11th match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings will be played on April 5th at 7:30 PM at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru the pitch here is good for batting with lots of runs and long boundaries and big stadium, teams usually like to chase because of dew, scores can go above 185, fast bowlers may get help early but later it becomes easy for batters, the weather will be warm with no rain expected, and you can watch the match live on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
Stadium Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium, Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Established | 1969 |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| End Names | Pavilion End, BEML End |
| Flood Lights | Yes |
| Home Teams | Karnataka |
| Curator | Narayan Raju |
Pitch Report - M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru pitch is batting friendly and for second innings dew will more effective for bowlers and if team will win the toss they chose to bowl first.
Venue Stats
| Stat Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches | 103 |
| Win Bat First | 41% |
| Win Bowl First | 53% |
| Avg 1st Innings | 169 |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 151 |
| Highest Total | 287/3 (SRH vs RCB) |
| Lowest Total | 48/3 (KKR vs SRH) |
| Highest Chased | 213/9 (LSG vs RCB) |
| Lowest Defended | 106/2 (CSK vs RCB) |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru - Hourly Weather Report
| Time | Temp | RealFeel | Rain | Condition | Wind | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 25° | 24° | 1% | Cloudy | WSW 11 km/h | 63% |
| 1 AM | 24° | 24° | 3% | Mostly cloudy | WSW 9 km/h | 66% |
| 2 AM | 24° | 24° | 3% | Intermittent clouds | W 9 km/h | 71% |
| 3 AM | 24° | 24° | 3% | Mostly clear | W 7 km/h | 75% |
| 4 AM | 23° | 23° | 3% | Partly cloudy | W 7 km/h | 77% |
| 5 AM | 23° | 23° | 3% | Partly cloudy | W 9 km/h | 79% |
| 6 AM | 22° | 22° | 2% | Intermittent clouds | WNW 9 km/h | 84% |
| 7 AM | 23° | 24° | 0% | Hazy sunshine | WNW 9 km/h | — |
| 8 AM | 23° | 25° | 0% | Hazy sunshine | NW 11 km/h | — |
| 9 AM | 25° | 26° | 0% | Hazy sunshine | NW 11 km/h | — |
| 10 AM | 27° | 29° | 0% | Hazy sunshine | NW 13 km/h | — |
| 11 AM | 28° | 32° | 0% | Hazy sunshine | NW 13 km/h | — |
| 12 PM | 29° | 33° | 0% | Hazy sunshine | NNW 13 km/h | — |
| 1 PM | 30° | 34° | 0% | Mostly cloudy | NNW 13 km/h | — |
| 2 PM | 32° | 33° | 0% | Mostly cloudy | NNW 13 km/h | — |
| 3 PM | 32° | 33° | 0% | Cloudy | NNW 13 km/h | — |
| 4 PM | 33° | 33° | 0% | Cloudy | NW 13 km/h | — |
| 5 PM | 33° | 32° | 0% | Cloudy | NW 11 km/h | — |
| 6 PM | 32° | 31° | 0% | Cloudy | NW 11 km/h | — |
| 7 PM | 31° | 29° | 1% | Mostly cloudy | WNW 11 km/h | 37% |
| 8 PM | 29° | 28° | 1% | Mostly cloudy | W 11 km/h | 41% |
| 9 PM | 28° | 27° | 1% | Intermittent clouds | W 11 km/h | 45% |
| 10 PM | 27° | 26° | 1% | Intermittent clouds | W 11 km/h | 49% |
| 11 PM | 27° | 25° | 1% | Partly cloudy | W 11 km/h | 54% |
Where to Watch IPL 2026?
| Country / Region | TV Broadcaster(s) | Live Streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| India | JioStar Network Channels | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | A Sports, Ten Sports | Tapmad, Tamasha App |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| United States | Willow TV | Willow TV App |
| Canada | ATN Cricket Plus | ATN Online |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Channel 7 | Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now |
| Middle East & North Africa (MENA) | beIN Sports | beIN CONNECT |
| Caribbean | SportsMax | SportsMax App |
| South Africa | SuperSport | DStv App |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV (GTV) | Rabbithole App |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC Channel Eye | Dialog TV Go |
| Nepal & Bhutan | JioStar Network Channels | JioHotstar (via India feed) |
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April 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
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