RCB enjoyed its best season in 2025, finishing in the top two and eventually becoming champions for the first time ever after defeating Punjab Kings in the final, ending its long wait in the process.
SRH, like RCB, had a strong team on paper but failed to make it the playoffs, a disappointing season considering the Sunrisers made it to the final in 2024 with a team that had a similar makeup to its 2025 squad.
But all that will amount to nothing as both teams start the 2026 season on a clean slate.
It will be interesting to see how RCB fares this year with the tag of being defending champions, and for SRH, a win in the opening fixture will set things up nicely as it looks to make it to the playoffs once again after missing out last year.
Here are the live streaming and telecast details for the season opener
Where will the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match be played?
The IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
When will the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad be played?
The IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be played on March 28, 2026.
What time will the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match start?
The IPL 2026 season opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
What time will the toss between Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad happen?
The toss of the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad is scheduled to take place at 7:00 PM IST.
Which TV channel will broadcast Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings match?
The IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India.
How can one watch the live streaming of Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match online?
The IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be streamed live on the JioCinema app and website.
SQUADS
RCB
Rajat Patidar (C), Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Venkatesh Iyer, Jitesh Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Duffy, Jordan Cox, Nuwan Thushara, Mangesh Yadav, Rasikh Dar Swapnil Singh, Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan, and Abhinandan Singh
SRH
Pat Cummins (C), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Liam Livingstone, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Brydon Carse, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Smaran Ravichandran, David Payne (replacement for Jack Edwards), Eshan Malinga, Krains Fuletra, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Zeeshan Ansari, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Praful Hinge
Published on Mar 28, 2026
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