Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium BengaluruMatch coverage has started! Live updates will appear here.This live blog is AI generated.Noor Ahmad’s expensive over fuels Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s charge | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 193/3 (17.0)April 5, 2026 9:03 pmNoor Ahmad concedes 21 runs in a power-packed over, featuring three sixes from Tim David. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish the over at 193 for 3, accelerating rapidly.21 Runs 0 WktRajat Patidar 40(15)Tim David 22(10)Tim David unleashes another maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 186/3 (16.4)April 5, 2026 9:00 pmTim David follows up his previous six with another powerful strike, sending the ball soaring over the ropes once more. He is accelerating the scoring rate for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Tim David unleashes a maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 174/3 (16.2)April 5, 2026 8:59 pmTim David gets into the act, launching the ball over the ropes for a massive six. This powerful shot adds crucial runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s accelerating total.Khaleel Ahmed endures a torrid over | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 172/3 (16.0)April 5, 2026 8:56 pmKhaleel Ahmed concedes a hefty 19 runs in the over, with Rajat Patidar smashing two sixes and a four. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish the over at 172/3.Rajat Patidar 40(14)  Tim David 2(5)Rajat Patidar unleashes a hat-trick of boundaries! | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 172/3(16.0)April 5, 2026 8:56 pmRajat Patidar brings up a hat-trick of boundaries with another colossal six, sending the ball soaring over the ropes! This incredible hitting is accelerating Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s score rapidly.BattingBatterRB4s6sSRRajat Patidar401415285.71Tim David250040BowlingBowlerOMRWEcoKhaleel Ahmed4.003709.25Jamie Overton2.001216Rajat Patidar finds the fence again | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 162/3 (15.4)April 5, 2026 8:55 pmRajat Patidar dispatches the ball to the boundary for another four, continuing his aggressive assault. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are piling on the runs.Rajat Patidar launches a massive six | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 156/3(15.2)April 5, 2026 8:53 pmRajat Patidar unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball soaring over the boundary for a six. This aggressive stroke further propels Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s scoring rate.Royal Challengers Bengaluru maintain momentum in middle overs | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 153/3 (15.0)April 5, 2026 8:49 pmRoyal Challengers Bengaluru had a mixed phase in the middle overs, scoring 55 runs for the loss of one wicket. Devdutt Padikkal reached his fifty before departing, while Rajat Patidar provided quick runs to keep the scoreboard ticking.55 Runs 1 WktDevdutt Padikkal 50(29)Rajat Patidar 23(9)Tim David 1(4)A quiet over from Jamie Overton | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 153/3 (15.0)April 5, 2026 8:48 pmJamie Overton bowls a tight over, conceding just two runs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are now 153 for 3 after 15 overs, looking to accelerate in the death overs.Over 15 — Jamie Overton 153/32 runs · 0WTim David 1(4)Rajat Patidar 23(9)Padikkal departs after reaching fifty | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 151/3 (14.1)April 5, 2026 8:44 pmJust after reaching his half-century, Devdutt Padikkal is bowled by Jamie Overton. A crucial breakthrough for the bowling side, ending a promising innings.BattingBatterRB4s6sSRDevdutt Padikkalb Jamie Overton502952172.41BowlingBowlerOMRWEcoJamie Overton1.101119.43Matt Henry3.0036012Royal Challengers Bengaluru surge past 150 as Padikkal brings up his fifty | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 151/2 (14.0)April 5, 2026 8:40 pmMatt Henry concedes 14 runs in the over, which included a six from Rajat Patidar and a boundary that brought up Devdutt Padikkal’s half-century. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are now 151/2 after 14 overs.14 Runs 0 WktDevdutt Padikkal 50(28)Rajat Patidar 23(8)Devdutt Padikkal races towards a fifty with a boundary | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 150/2(13.5)April 5, 2026 8:39 pmDevdutt Padikkal dispatches the ball to the boundary with a well-timed shot, moving closer to his half-century. Royal Challengers Bengaluru continues to pile on the runs.A Fifty-Run Partnership for Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 143/2 (13.1)April 5, 2026 7:38 pmRajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal have forged a crucial 50-run partnership, providing a significant boost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s innings. Their aggressive batting is putting the opposition under pressure.FIFTY-RUN PARTNERSHIPRajat Patidar, Devdutt PadikkalRajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal bring up their 50-run stand!50Rajat Patidar unleashes a maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 143/2 (13.1)April 5, 2026 7:45 pmRajat Patidar starts the new over with a colossal six, sending the ball deep into the stands. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s scoring rate continues to surge.Devdutt Padikkal finds the fence again | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 137/2(13.0)April 5, 2026 7:47 pmDevdutt Padikkal continues his onslaught, hammering another boundary off Shivam Dube. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are piling on the runs with aggressive batting.Devdutt Padikkal finds the fence again | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 133/2(12.5)April 5, 2026 7:51 pmDevdutt Padikkal continues his aggressive hitting, dispatching the ball to the boundary for another four. This keeps the scoreboard ticking rapidly for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Devdutt Padikkal unleashes a powerful maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 123/2(12.3)April 5, 2026 7:53 pmDevdutt Padikkal smashes the ball with immense power, sending it sailing over the boundary for a six. This aggressive stroke further increases the scoring rate for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Rajat Patidar unleashes another monstrous hit | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 122/2 (12.2)April 5, 2026 7:59 pmRajat Patidar smashes the ball with immense power, sending it sailing over the boundary for a six. This aggressive stroke further increases the scoring rate for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.A high-scoring over for Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 114/2 (12.0)April 5, 2026 8:00 pmNoor Ahmad bowls an expensive over, conceding 16 runs, including two massive sixes from Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal. Royal Challengers Bengaluru continues their strong run, reaching 114/2 after 12 overs.Devdutt Padikkal 27(19)  Rajat Patidar 9(4)Devdutt Padikkal smashes a maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 105/2(11.2)April 5, 2026 8:01 pmDevdutt Padikkal launches the ball with power, sending it over the boundary for a six. This aggressive stroke adds crucial runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s total and maintains the scoring momentum.Rajat Patidar launches a maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 104/2(11.1)April 5, 2026 8:03 pmRajat Patidar wastes no time in getting going, smashing a huge six to bring up the century for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. A powerful statement from the new batsman.Padikkal finds the fence | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 94/2 (10.5)April 5, 2026 8:04 pmDevdutt Padikkal dispatches the ball to the boundary with a well-timed shot, keeping the scoreboard ticking for Royal Challengers Bengaluru after the fall of a wicket.Salt departs after a fiery knock | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 93/1 (10.3)April 5, 2026 8:08 pmPhilip Salt is caught by Noor Ahmad off the bowling of Shivam Dube, bringing an end to his aggressive innings just short of a half-century. A crucial breakthrough for the fielding side.BattingPhilip Saltc Noor Ahmad b Shivam DubeBowlingRoyal Challengers Bengaluru reach 91/1 at the halfway mark | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 91/1 (10.0)April 5, 2026 8:10 pmRoyal Challengers Bengaluru finish the first ten overs strongly, reaching 91 for 1. Philip Salt continues his impressive innings with 45 runs, well supported by Devdutt Padikkal. The team is looking solid after a steady partnership.Over 10 — 91/14 runs · 0WDevdutt Padikkal 16(15)Philip Salt 45(27)Ninth over sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru add 11 runs | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 87/1 (9.0)April 5, 2026 8:16 pmJamie Overton bowls the ninth over, conceding 11 runs with no wickets falling. Philip Salt and Devdutt Padikkal continue to build a strong partnership for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.11 Runs 0 WktPhilip Salt 44(26)Devdutt Padikkal 13(10)Salt and Padikkal Forge a Fighting Fifty-Run Stand | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 87/1 (9.0)April 5, 2026 8:17 pmPhilip Salt and Devdutt Padikkal have brought up a crucial 50-run partnership, steadying the Royal Challengers Bengaluru innings after an early wicket. Their collaboration is building a strong foundation.50Partnership MilestoneA solid fifty-run partnership between Philip Salt and Devdutt PadikkalDevdutt Padikkal finds the fence | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 86/1 (8.5)April 5, 2026 8:20 pmDevdutt Padikkal dispatches the ball to the boundary, adding crucial runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and keeping the scoreboard moving.Noor Ahmad concedes 10 runs in the eighth over | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 76/1 (8.0)April 5, 2026 8:21 pmNoor Ahmad’s first over goes for 10 runs, including a massive six from Philip Salt. Royal Challengers Bengaluru continues to build on their strong start, reaching 76 for 1 after 8 overs.Over 8 — Noor Ahmad 76/110 runs · 0WPhilip Salt 41(24)Devdutt Padikkal 5(6)Salt unleashes a towering maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 74/1 (7.4)April 5, 2026 8:25 pmPhilip Salt launches the ball high and handsome, clearing the ropes for another massive six. This powerful stroke further boosts Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s scoring rate and puts pressure on the bowling side.Philip Salt finds the fence again | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 65/1(6.5)April 5, 2026 8:26 pmPhilip Salt continues his aggressive approach, dispatching the ball to the boundary with a powerful shot. This keeps the scoreboard ticking for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Philip Salt launches a colossal maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 59/1 (6.3)April 5, 2026 8:27 pmPhilip Salt unleashes a magnificent six, sending the ball soaring over the boundary ropes. This powerful strike injects energy into the Royal Challengers Bengaluru innings and keeps the scoreboard moving.RCB reaches fifty with Salt in good touch | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 51/1 (6.0)April 5, 2026 8:28 pmRoyal Challengers Bengaluru concludes the powerplay at 51 for 1. Philip Salt is looking good at the crease after the early departure of Virat Kohli, keeping the scoreboard ticking.51 Runs 1 WktPhilip Salt 20(15)Devdutt Padikkal 2(3)Anshul Kamboj Strikes, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Reach 43/1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 43/1 (5.0)April 5, 2026 8:30 pmAn eventful over concludes with Anshul Kamboj picking up the crucial wicket of Virat Kohli. Royal Challengers Bengaluru added 10 runs, including two boundaries, to reach 43 for 1 after 5 overs.Over 5 — Anshul Kamboj 43/110 runs · 1WPhilip Salt 20(15)Devdutt Padikkal 2(3)Philip Salt finds the fence with a well-placed shot | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 51/1 (6.0)April 5, 2026 8:32 pmPhilip Salt drives the ball with precision, securing another boundary for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This shot keeps the scoreboard moving at a good pace.Salt finds the boundary with a well-timed shot | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 42/1(4.5)April 5, 2026 8:33 pmPhilip Salt dispatches the ball to the fence, adding quick runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru after the fall of a wicket.Kohli departs after a fiery start | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 37/1 (4.2)April 5, 2026 8:34 pmAnshul Kamboj gets the breakthrough! Virat Kohli, after a quickfire innings, is caught by Shivam Dube, a crucial wicket for Chennai Super Kings.Wicket! Kohli departs37/1BattingBatterRB4s6sSRVirat Kohlic Shivam Dube b Anshul Kamboj281721164.71Philip Saltnot out890088.89BowlingBowlerOMRWEcoAnshul Kamboj0.204112.00Matt Henry2.0022011.00Kohli finds the gap with precision | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 28/0 (3.4)April 5, 2026 8:34 pmVirat Kohli continues his aggressive display, dispatching the ball to the boundary with a well-timed shot, adding crucial runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Kohli unleashes a powerful maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 18/0 (3.1)April 5, 2026 8:36 pmVirat Kohli finds his timing, smashing a colossal six over the ropes, shifting the momentum in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s favour.A quiet over from Matt Henry to end the powerplay | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 11/0 (2.0)April 5, 2026 8:36 pmMatt Henry completes the second over, conceding just 6 runs. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru batsmen are looking to settle in, with no boundaries scored in this over.Virat Kohli 6(6)  Philip Salt 5(6)Squads Unleashed for the ClashApril 5, 2026 8:39 pmThe playing XIs are out! Both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings have named strong sides, setting the stage for an enthralling encounter.Royal Challengers Bengaluru3. Devdutt PadikkalBatsman7. Romario ShepherdAll-rounder8. Krunal PandyaAll-rounder9. Bhuvneshwar KumarBowler10. Abhinandan SinghBowlerChennai Super Kings1. Ruturaj GaikwadBatsman5. Shivam DubeAll-rounder6. Prashant VeerAll-rounder7. Jamie OvertonAll-rounderChennai Super Kings call correctly at the tossApril 5, 2026 8:40 pmThe coin falls in favour of Chennai Super Kings, and their captain opts to bowl first, setting the stage for an exciting contest. They will be looking to exploit any early movement and restrict the opposition.