The IPL 2026 is on the horizon with the new season set to commence from March 28 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Here's a look at the latest
stories related to the Indian Premier League on March 12 Bulletin.
RCB vs SRH set to be IPL 2026 Opener
The IPL 2026 season kicks off with an exciting clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. As RCB begins their title defense at home, the match promises high-intensity action under lights, marking the start of the 19th edition amid cleared venue approvals following previous safety concerns.
BCCI announces first 20 Fixtures
The BCCI has released the fixtures for the first 20 matches of IPL 2026, covering March 28 to April 12. The phase includes key games like RCB vs SRH opener, MI vs KKR on March 29, and several double-headers, with the remaining schedule to follow after state election dates are finalized to avoid conflicts.
Sanju Samson set for CSK debut against Royals
Sanju Samson is poised for his Chennai Super Kings debut against his former team, Rajasthan Royals, on March 30 in Guwahati. Following a major trade in late 2025 that sent him to CSK in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, this will be Sanju's first outing with the Super Kings.
IPL Captains and Coaches to meet on March 25
IPL coaches and captains are set to convene before the tournament for a key meeting and photoshoot, scheduled around March 25. Organized by the BCCI, the session will focus on league preparations, rule discussions, and promotional activities as teams gear up for the March 28 start. Apart from that, the captains' shoot is set to take place on March 15.
GT bring in Vijay Dahiya
Gujarat Titans have strengthened their coaching staff by appointing former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as assistant coach ahead of IPL 2026. The experienced domestic campaigner and former international brings valuable expertise to support the franchise's ambitions in the upcoming season.
Virat Kohli set to join RCB camp on March 15
Virat Kohli is set to join the Royal Challengers Bengaluru pre-season camp on March 15 as preparations intensify for IPL 2026. The retained star, fresh from sharing intense training glimpses, aims to lead RCB's title defense bid following his pivotal role in their maiden triumph last year. The India star was seen practicing in London recently.
