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RCB is heading into their IPL 2026 clash against CSK in good form, with a plan at their home ground. The Chinnaswamy was once an unhappy hunting ground for RCB, but their successful title charge in IPL 2025 rectified their problems with their home game and settled them down well.

This change is down to the introduction of some quick bowlers who know what to do with their height and hard lengths. WithJosh Hazlewood, Lungi NgidiandJacob Duffy, RCB have got hold of their ability to stop runs in this traditionally high-scoring ground. Their blend of youth and experience is also a factor in how successful their season has been so far.

RCB began IPL 2026 with a dominating win at home chasing down 202 in just 15.4 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Kohli continued his hot form from the last IPL, scoring an unbeaten 69 while Duffy picked up three wickets to take their net run rate to +2.907 which will be very high going into this game.

This ground is the most famous for high-scoring games given the small boundary sizes, something RCB have used over the years to perfection, with these totals representing their largest totals at the Chinnaswamy.

These numbers will demonstrate that RCB have previously been masters of the bat when put into bat at the Chinnaswamy, with their 263 against the Pune Warriors being one of the largest ever IPL scores.

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Fast bowlers have seen success in recent games here but the typical scoring will be around 170-180. Teams who wish to get 200+ will need to approach this sensibly rather than play shots all the time. Some rain is predicted though but a full game is expected.

RCB will be confident coming into the game after two games and will know their settled team and the plans they will have. CSK are coming in after two losses and trying to settle down with their team, which puts RCB in a slightly stronger position going into this massive game.