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IPL 2026 Match 11: RCB’s Dominant Victory Over CSK – A Dream11 Fantasy Review
RCB's 43-run victory over CSK in IPL 2026 Match 11; fantasy cricket insights and alternative XI.
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Result Snapshot & Winning Template Recap
In a thrilling encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 5, 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set a formidable target of 251 runs, posting 250/3 in their 20 overs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fell short, managing 207 runs before being bowled out in 19.4 overs, handing RCB a 43-run victory. (ipl.com)
RCB’s aggressive batting, led by Tim David’s explosive 70 off 25 balls, was complemented by a disciplined bowling performance, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar taking 3 wickets for 41 runs. (ipl.com)
Top Fantasy Point-Scorers in This Match
For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, the standout performers were:
- Tim David (RCB): Scored 70 runs off 25 balls, including 3 fours and 8 sixes, achieving a strike rate of 280.00. (ipl.com)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): Delivered a match-winning bowling performance with figures of 3 wickets for 41 runs in 4 overs. (ipl.com)
- Devdutt Padikkal (RCB): Contributed 50 runs off 29 balls, with 5 fours and 2 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 172.41. (ipl.com)
- Rajat Patidar (RCB): Remained unbeaten on 48 runs from 19 balls, including 1 four and 6 sixes, boasting a strike rate of 252.63. (ipl.com)
- Phil Salt (RCB): Scored 46 runs off 30 balls, with 3 fours and 2 sixes, achieving a strike rate of 153.33. (ipl.com)
- Prashant Veer (CSK): Top-scored for CSK with 43 runs off 29 balls, including 6 fours and 1 six, at a strike rate of 148.28. (ipl.com)
- Jamie Overton (CSK): Contributed 37 runs off 16 balls, with 4 fours and 2 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 231.25. (ipl.com)
- Shivam Dube (CSK): Added 18 runs off 13 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six, achieving a strike rate of 138.46. (ipl.com)
- Sanju Samson (CSK): Made 9 runs off 5 balls, with 1 six, at a strike rate of 180.00. (ipl.com)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): Scored 7 runs off 3 balls, including 1 six, at a strike rate of 233.33. (ipl.com)
Captain & Vice-Captain Review
In this high-scoring match, selecting the right captain and vice-captain was crucial:
- Captain: Tim David (RCB) – His explosive innings made him an ideal choice for captaincy, maximizing fantasy points. (ipl.com)
- Vice-Captain: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) – With a match-winning bowling performance, he offered substantial points as vice-captain. (ipl.com)
Hits & Misses vs Pre-Match Picks
Reflecting on pre-match fantasy picks:
- Hit: Tim David (RCB) – His explosive batting justified his selection as captain. (ipl.com)
- Hit: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) – His bowling performance made him a valuable vice-captain choice. (ipl.com)
- Miss: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) – Despite his potential, he managed only 7 runs off 3 balls, underperforming expectations. (ipl.com)
- Miss: Sanju Samson (CSK) – Contributed just 9 runs off 5 balls, falling short of fantasy expectations. (ipl.com)
Alternative XI With Hindsight (post-match only)
Post-Match Only
Based on the match performance, an alternative fantasy XI could be:
- Openers: Tim David (RCB), Prashant Veer (CSK)
- Middle Order: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB), Devdutt Padikkal (RCB), Rajat Patidar (RCB)
- All-rounders: Shivam Dube (CSK), Krunal Pandya (RCB)
- Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB), Abhinandan Singh (RCB), Suyash Sharma (RCB)
This lineup leverages the standout performances from both teams, ensuring a balanced and high-scoring fantasy team. (ipl.com)
Watch highlights
Match Highlights on IPLT20.com
Match Highlights on IPL Official YouTube Channel
Sources & Further Reading
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