The IPL 2026 season opener will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28. RCB had a stellar season in 2025, finishing in the top two and clinching their first-ever title by defeating Punjab Kings in the final. On the other hand, SRH had a disappointing season in 2025 despite having a strong team on paper, failing to make it to the playoffs. Both teams will now start afresh in the new season.
RCB will be looking to defend their title and SRH will aim to bounce back and secure a playoff spot this year. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST. The game will be broadcasted on the Star Sports Network in India, and can also be streamed live on the JioCinema app and website.
The RCB squad includes players like Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, while SRH has players like Pat Cummins, Ishan Kishan, and Harshal Patel. Both teams will be eager to kick off their campaign with a win. The stage is set for an exciting clash between these two teams as they look to make their mark in the IPL 2026 season.
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