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RCB
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Phil SaltOverseas
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Virat Kohli
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Rajat PatidarCaptain
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Venkatesh Iyer
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Tim DavidOverseas
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RCB won by 43 runs. RCB were the final model favorite at 95% before the archived review, score context, and standings pressure update.
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5%RCB won by 43 runs. The archived page for Sunday, 5 April 2026 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru still carries the final model call of RCB at 95%. M Chinnaswamy Stadium has leaned slightly towards the chase so far, with chasing sides winning 56% of the tracked sample. Phil Salt and Virat Kohli remain the cleanest batting identifiers for RCB, while Noor Ahmad is the direct counter from CSK. The table now shows RCB at #1 and CSK at #8, which keeps the result tied back to the wider season picture.
RCB won.
RCB hold the current edge
The 50% marker is the even-match reference. The filled arc shows the model leader, with exact values stated in text.
The probabilities shown are final-state snapshots derived from the completed match context.
RCB CSKThis stays as a probable XI until an official team sheet confirms the final lineup.
RCBRCB closed with the edge. RCB arrive with the stronger standings position at #1 on 18 points, compared with CSK's #8 on 12.
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RCB are in the current top four, so the pressure is about protecting margin and net run rate rather than chasing the cut line. Recent form: WWLWW.
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RCB won by 43 runs The pre-match call gave RCB a 95% edge — how it held up, the full scorecard, and the standings impact are below.
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| RCB win probability | 95% |
| CSK win probability | 5% |
| Model favorite | RCB |
| Venue | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Venue bias (bat-first vs chase) | 44% vs 56% |
| Average first-innings score | 186 runs |
| Start (IST) | 19:30 · 2026-04-05 |
| Result | RCB won by 43 runs |
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CSKFive largest lineup contributions · zero reference at centre
RCB CSKCSK need a recovery run from #8. The next result matters both for points and for whether the season remains live. Recent form: WWLLL.