RCB begin title defence with statement win
Duffy set up the drubbing with the ball before Padikkal, Kohli fifties took RCB home
28/03Result
1st Match (N), Indian Premier League at Bengaluru, Mar 28 2026
Player of the Match
28/03Result
1st Match (N), Indian Premier League at Bengaluru, Mar 28 2026
Player of the Match
Match Day
Bangar: Kohli can raise his strike rate anytime
"There's a lot more to come from him," Rayudu says after Kohli's unbeaten 69 off 38 balls in RCB's dominating win over SRH in IPL 2026 opener
'One of our poorer bowling performances' - SRH head coach Vettori
At the same time, he found positives in David Payne and Harsh Dubey
Virat Kohli: Whenever I come back to play, it's 120%
The RCB batter began his IPL 2026 season with a half-century in a commanding win against SRH
Karnataka government-appointed experts to conduct final Chinnaswamy inspection on March 13
An approval, which the KSCA expects to come through, will mean an official seal on the Bengaluru stadium to host IPL 2026 and other matches
A Padikkal the world had seldom seen before
Preferred to Venkatesh Iyer, RCB's No. 3 imposed himself on the contest with 61 off 26 balls in season opener
RCB break record for fastest 200-plus chase in IPL
Stats highlights from the opening game of IPL 2026 between RCB and SRH
Kishan and Aniket lift SRH to 201 against RCB
Phil Salt put in an electric shift in the field to restrict SRH from scoring more. His sharp catches sent Kishan and Klaasen packing
Duffy steals the show with dream debut
Bowling for the first time since his expensive spell in the T20 World Cup final, the fast bowler unravelled SRH's best-laid plans at the Chinnaswamy
After a year of redemption, it's time for Captain Kishan
He was at a crossroads at the start of IPL 2025. Now he's a World Cup winner waiting to show the world his leadership skills
Thushara fails fitness test, denied NOC to join RCB in IPL 2026
Matheesha Pathirana (KKR) and Wanindu Hasaranga (LSG) are yet to take their fitness tests
Chinnaswamy stadium receives government clearance to host IPL 2026 final
The venue is set to host five RCB games in the league phase and two knockout games, including the final
RCB begin new chapter after season of triumph and tragedy
After the events of June 3 and June 4, the defending champions start IPL 2026 "looking forward to not looking back"
Tickets sold out, but is the Chinnaswamy ready for the IPL's opening night?
With the new season about to begin, the stadium is racing against time to complete infrastructure work in response to the June 4 tragedy
How can RCB fit Jacob Bethell into their XI?
Will one of Salt, David and Shepherd make way, or will they go for an all-Indian bowling attack?
RCB vs SRH: IPL debuts for Duffy, Salil Arora and Abhinandan Singh
Uncapped Abhinandan got a debut for RCB, while SRH gave Salil Arora a go
Preview
RCB, SRH and Chinnaswamy come together for IPL's opening night
This is the first time top-flight cricket is returning to the venue since May last year
