Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off their IPL 2026 season with an impressive six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28. The team, led by half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal, successfully chased down SRH’s total of 202 in just 15.4 overs, with six wickets and 24 balls to spare. This remarkable feat marked the fastest 200+ chase in IPL history, surpassing the previous record set by Rajasthan Royals last season when they chased down 210 against Gujarat Titans with 25 balls remaining in the match.
The list of the fastest 200+ chases in IPL history now includes Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s achievement against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the top spot with 26 balls to spare. This is followed by Rajasthan Royals’ chase against Gujarat Titans in 2025 with 25 balls, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s chase against Gujarat Titans in 2024 with 24 balls. Mumbai Indians’ chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2023 with 21 balls and Delhi Daredevils’ chase against Gujarat Lions in 2017 with 15 balls also made it to the list.
The match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad showcased a thrilling display of cricket, with the former emerging victorious in a record-breaking chase. The team’s strong performance in the season opener has set a positive tone for their campaign in IPL 2026.
Published on Mar 29, 2026.
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