Virat Kohli played another sensational knock to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Their partnership started on a positive note, with India delivering strong performances in bilateral series. However, things did not end on good terms.
Asked to bat first, stand-in skipper Ishan Kishan led SRH from the front with a 38-ball 80 after his side was reduced to 29 for three in the fifth over.
Highlights | RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the season opener at Chinnaswamy.
RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026: The first IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengalur and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
RCB vs SRH, IPL Match Today: Anticipate a high-scoring match with an average score of 190 or higher in the first innings. Given the substantial dew factor anticipated in the second inning, chasing is the recommended tactic.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stepped in on Friday to cool tempers, confirming that lawmakers could not receive 5 complimentary passes each for the tournament's opening night at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru.
BCCI to receive a huge amount for the deals of IPL teams RCB and RR.
A group led by the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) paid a staggering USD 1.78 billion (about Rs 16,706 crore) on Tuesday to acquire a 100% equity position in the team that won the last IPL title.
RCB’s transition into the Birla fold followed United Spirits Limited’s decision to sell its 100 percent stake in Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited to a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group.
The deal announcement concludes the strategic review of RCSPL that was initiated by USL, as announced on November 05, 2025. The transaction is subject to approvals from the BCCI and the CCI
Moneycontrol had reported that Karnataka Milk Federation was exploring a sponsorship tie-up between its Nandini brand and Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2026.
The promoter family of Arcelor Mittal, led by CEO Aditya Mittal, may also throw its hat in the ring for RCB, either solo or with a partner, making the transaction a potential four-way race, sources told Moneycontrol
RCB SWOT Analysis, IPL 2026: Rajat Patidar’s leadership has added calm authority. Roles are clearly defined, and, crucially, there is trust within the XI – something RCB long lacked.
RCB added Venkatesh Iyer, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal and Satvik Deswal to their squad at the auction.
Moneycontrol had earlier reported that Bengaluru Metro and RCB were in talks to offer free metro rides for match ticket holders at Chinnaswamy Stadium
Bhuvneshwar is gearing up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) edition where he will ply his trade for the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
The stampede incident reportedly claimed 11 lives and left 56 people injured. Prasad also thanked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their support during the process.
Sources told Moneycontrol that discussions are on between Bengaluru Metro and RCB management to allow QR-coded IPL match tickets at Chinnaswamy Stadium to double up as Metro tickets.
RCB, IPL 2026 schedule: After years of near-misses, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden IPL championship last season.
Virat Kohli shared a training film on Instagram to give fans a sneak peek into his IPL 2026 preparations.
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The submission of bids by suitors follow’s a strategic review of the IPL franchise, non-core to USL’s ( United Spirits Limited) alcobev business, initiated in November
Blackstone Inc., Carlyle Group Inc. and Indian tycoons are among other potential buyers of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise
The submission of bids by suitors follow’s a strategic review of the IPL franchise (non-core to USL’s alcobev business) initiated in November and expected to conclude by March 31, 2026