RCB vs SRH Live Streaming IPL 2026 Match 1: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season ignites tonight with a grand opening clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the aggressive Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Returning to their home fortress, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB is brimming with confidence after clinching their maiden title last year under the leadership of Rajat Patidar. With batting maestro Virat Kohli and explosive power-hitters like Phil Salt and Tim David, the hosts are looking to start their title defense with a statement victory.
On the other side, Sunrisers Hyderabad arrives with a score to settle. Known for their devastating batting top order featuring Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich
Klaasen, SRH aims to silence the Bengaluru crowd early. With regular captain Pat Cummins sidelined due to an early injury, Ishan Kishan takes the reins as interim skipper. Will RCB's newly acquired bowling spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar outsmart his former franchise, or will SRH's firepower prove too much to handle?
RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 Match Schedule
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Match 1, IPL 2026
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India
RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head Stats
Historically, this southern rivalry has been fiercely competitive, often producing high-scoring thrillers that go down to the wire.
Total Matches Played: 26
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Won: 14
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Won: 11
No Result: 1
RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 Squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma(w), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Mangesh Yadav, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Swapnil Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w/c), Liam Livingstone, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Harsh Dubey, Eshan Malinga, Shivam Mavi, Smaran Ravichandran, Zeeshan Ansari, Salil Arora, Kamindu Mendis, Brydon Carse, David Payne, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Krains Fuletra, Amit Kumar.
RCB vs SRH Live Streaming: Where to Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Match 1?
The IPL 2026 opener will be broadcast to a massive global audience. Here is the comprehensive guide on where to catch the RCB vs SRH live action.
Where to Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sun Risers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Match in India?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sun Risers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be live streamed through the Jio Hotstar app and website in India. The match will telecast on the Star Sports network from 7:30 P.M. IST on Saturday, March 28
Where to Watch RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 Match in Sri Lanka?
RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match will be live streamed through the YuppTV from 7:30 P.M. Local time on Saturday, March 28
Where to Watch RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 Match in Pakistan?
RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match will be live streamed through the YuppTV from 7:00 P.M. Local time on Saturday, March 28
Where to Watch RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 Match in Bangladesh?
No Telecast for RCB vs SRH match in Bangladesh.
Where to Watch RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 Match in Nepal?
RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match will be live streamed through the YuppTV from 7:45 P.M. Local time on Saturday, March 28.
Where to Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sun Risers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Match in Afghanistan?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sun Risers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be live streamed through the Jio Hotstar and YuppTV app and website. The match will telecast on the Star Sports network from 6:30 P.M. Local time on Saturday, March 28.
Where to Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sun Risers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Match in Malaysia?
RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match will be live-streamed through the YuppTV from 10:00 P.M. Local time on Saturday, March 28
Where to Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sun Risers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Match in UK?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sun Risers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be live streamed through the Sky Go & NOW TV and telecasted on Sky Sports Cricket & Main Event from 2:00 P.M. GMT on Saturday.
Where to Watch RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 Match in Australia?
RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match will be live streamed through Kayo Sports and telecast on Fox Cricket from 1:00 A.M. Local time on Sunday, March 29
Where to Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sun Risers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Match in South Africa?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sun Risers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be live streamed through the SuperSport App & DStv and telecasted on SuperSport from 4:00 P.M. Local time on Saturday, March 28.
Where to Watch RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 Match in USA?
RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match will be live streamed through Willow TV App, Sling TV & Fubo and telecast on Willow TV & Fox Sports FS1 from 10:00 AM ET/7:00 AM PT on Saturday, March 28.
Where to Watch RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 Match in Canada?
RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match will be live streamed through Willow TV App, and telecast on Willow TV from 10:00 am ET/7:00 am PT on Saturday, March 28.
