RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2026: Josh Hazlewood set to return for Royal Challengers; Is Dewald Brevis available?

After a week's break following their win in the tournament opener, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host Chennai Super Kings in the Southern Derby at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, CSK are coming into this clash, on the back of two back-to-back losses against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.

With MS Dhoni alrealy out for two weeks, CSK are also unlikely to get the services of Dewald Brevis. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood is expected to make a comeback for RCB after missing the first match due to jetlag.

RCB vs CSK head-to-head in IPL

In 36 matches between the two teams in IPL, CSK enjoy a healthy 22-13 head-to-head record against RCB. Only one game ended in no result. In the last five matches at the Chinnaswamy stadium, CSK have won two and lost three. The last time CSK won in Bengaluru was back in 2023, beating RCB by eight runs.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings match scorecard

RCB vs CSK predicted playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Jacob Duffy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Chennai Super KIngs: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Akeal Hosein.

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