The Indian Premier League 2026 season begins with an exciting opening match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at 7:30 PM IST.
The match will be played at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, known for its batting-friendly pitch and high-scoring games. Fans can expect a thrilling contest as both teams aim to start their campaign with a strong performance.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to capitalize on their home advantage and powerful batting lineup, while Sunrisers Hyderabad will rely on their disciplined bowling attack to control the game.
With strong squads on both sides, the IPL 2026 opener promises to deliver an entertaining and competitive match for cricket fans.
Match Details:
- Date: March 28, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium
- City: Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
- Virat Kohli
- Faf du Plessis
- Rajat Patidar
- Glenn Maxwell
- Cameron Green
- Dinesh Karthik
- Mahipal Lomror
- Karn Sharma
- Mohammed Siraj
- Reece Topley
- Yash Dayal
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
- Abhishek Sharma
- Travis Head
- Aiden Markram
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Rahul Tripathi
- Washington Sundar
- Pat Cummins
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- T Natarajan
- Mayank Markande
- Umran Malik
