RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026: Kohli-Padikkal-Duffy star as Bengaluru thrash Hyderabad by 6 wickets

RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru begin their title defence in style, thrashing Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets. Jacob Duffy was the star with the ball, bagging three wickets for 22 runs. But Ishan Kishan (80 off 38) and Aniket Verma (43 off 18) ensured that SRH crossed the 200-run mark as they posted 201/9. But RCB did not break a sweat. Even though the hosts lost Phil Salt early, Devdutt Padikkal (61 off 26) smashed a weak SRH bowling line-up all around the park, adding 101-run stand with Virat Kohli. After he fell, Rajat Patidar stepped up with a quickfire 31-run knock of 12 balls. In the end, Kohli completed the formalities with an unbeaten 69-run knock, giving off flying kisses to his wife Anushka Sharma at the stands to begin his 19th Indian Premier League in style.

Highest successful chases at Chinnaswamy Stadium

RCB vs SRH Playing XIs

RCB Playing XI

Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma

Impact Players: Devdutt Padikkal, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam, Kanishk Chouhan, Venkatesh Iyer

SRH Playing XI

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w/c), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga

Impact players: Shivang Kumar, Liam Livingstone, David Payne, R Smaran, Sakib Hussain

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RCB vs SRH Live Score: Kohli wins it for RCB

28/03/2026 23:03

Virat Kohli smashes Harshal Patel for 17 runs to win the match with 6, 4, 4, 4. RCB begin their title defence in style, thrashing SRH by 6 wickets in just 15.4 overs.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: RCB need 17 off 30

28/03/2026 23:00

Royal Challengers Bengaluru now need just 17 runs to win off the last five overs. With Tim David on the crease with Virta Kohli, it could be a matter of one over.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Virat Kohli hits 64th IPL fifty

28/03/2026 22:57

He hasn't played any cricket since January. But that does not matter for King Kohli. In his last match, he smashed a century in the ODI against New Zealand. And now, he begins the IPL 2026 with a half-century, his 64th IPL fifty, sixth against SRH and 28th at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Virat Kohli also brings up 4000 runs in the IPL in run-chases. He is a stat monster.

Most Runs in IPL Chases

4000: 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗼𝗵𝗹𝗶
3285: David Warner
3238: Rohit Sharma
2843: Shikhar Dhawan
2832: Robin Uthappa
2543: KL Rahul

RCB vs SRH Live Updates: Two in two for Payne

28/03/2026 22:45

Will there be a late drama? David Payne is on a hat-trick as he removes Jitesh Sharma for a golden duck after dismissing a charging Rajat Patidar. Payne bowled a slower short ball and as Jitesh tried to pull, he gave away an easy catch to Jaydev Unadkat. RCB 163/4 in 12.3.

RCB vs SRH Live Updates: End of Patidar

28/03/2026 22:43

Slower, widish delivery and as Rajat Patidar tries to slice it, he gets no timing and Harsh Dubey takes an easy catch. But it was still a productive knock as Patidar smashed 12-ball 31, exactly what you require in T20 cricket nowadays.

RCB vs SRH Live Updates: Patidar joins Kohli

28/03/2026 22:31

Rajat Patidar did not have a good time in IPL 2026. While he was the spin dominator, he got away with some low scores. He would aim to get that rhythm back this time. He is already making the bowlers sweat as he plays some wonderful shots.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Devdutt Padikkal departs

28/03/2026 22:29

Against the run of play, RCB have lost Devdutt Padikkal. He looked in good touch but this time, he mistimed and gave away a catch straight to Heinrich Klaasen. He falls for 61 and RCB lose their 2nd wicket for 111 after a 101-run stand.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: 50 for Devdutt Padikkal

28/03/2026 22:19

Devdutt Padikkal was in great form in domestic cricket and he has extended that run in the IPL 2026. He smashes 21-ball half-century with some exquisite shots.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Runs keep flowing

28/03/2026 22:15

Virat Kohli has recovered from the early jitters and he is now flourishing. With Devdutt Padikkal on the charge from one end, he is taking on the bowlers. He smashes a six against Eshan Malinga to show what's he still got.

RCB vs SRH Live: Harsh Dubey's first over

28/03/2026 22:08

Left arm spinner Harsh Dubey comes on for his first over in the IPL. And it is not a bad over by any stretch of imagination. SRH lack a bit of planning here. RCB end the powerplay with 76/1, well ahead of SRH at the moment.

RCB vs SRH Live: David Payne now

28/03/2026 21:59

Padikkal is only going faster now. He welcomes Payne with a six and a four. SRH need to look for wickets. 50 up for Bengaluru.

RCB vs SRH Live: Kohli needs to find form

28/03/2026 21:55

Virat is playing after a long-long time. He needs to get his eye in first and then look to blast the bowlers. On the other hand, Padikkal is off. Another over comes to an end.

RCB vs SRH Live: Phil Salt falls

28/03/2026 21:46

There is a wicket already here. Unadkat picks a wicket on the very first delivery as Salt goes back for 8. Klaasen does well to hold on to the catch, as he nearly collided with another fielder.

RCB vs SRH Live: Chase starts

28/03/2026 21:44

Kohli and Salt start the proceedings for the team, while NKR takes the first over. And he certainly has increased his pace by some margin.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Innings ends

28/03/2026 21:26

From 29/3, SRH end with 201/9. That is an excellent score from Hyderabad team. One has to remember that Bengaluru weren't at their best in the home games last year, so let's see.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Aniket hits form

28/03/2026 21:19

One knew Aniket could be a threatening batter, but today is when he is really making a name for himself. He is taking Shepherd to the cleaners. Approaching 50 now. And out, he is caught by Virat for 43.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Drop

28/03/2026 21:14

What has Virat Kohli done here. Aniket goes for a no look shot, and misttimes. The ball goes high up in the air; Kohli covers 10-15m, but botches it. But then Harshal gives away his wicket to Bhuvi. Hyderabad struggling for runs.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Another down

28/03/2026 21:08

Wickets falling in a clsuter here. This time Harsh Dubey tries to flick for a six, is caught at the boundary. Romario Shepherd has a second wicket now.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: What a catch

28/03/2026 21:08

Look at this attempt by Salt

PHIL SALT HAS TAKEN AN ABSOLUTE STUNNER. pic.twitter.com/iGB9VBnTTP
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 28, 2026

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Abhinandan back

28/03/2026 21:01

Abhinandan comes back for another over, and Aniket has dispatched him for a massive six. 200 on the cards here, and Ishan would be looking for his ton. OMG, what a catch that is from Phil Salt to get rid of Ishan. He is out for 80 of 38.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Salil Arora departs!

28/03/2026 20:53

Sunrisers Hyderabad lose quick wickets as the young Salil Arora falls to Suyash Sharma. He could not read the googly and as he tried to smash it, he gave away a catch to Devdutt Padikkal. SRH 137/5.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Klaasen falls!

28/03/2026 20:46

The 97-run stand is broken as Phil Salt takes an excellent catch at the boundary line to get rid of Heinrich Klaasen after he smashed 31 off 22. However, it did look like Phil Salt's back was touching the boundary cushion. But as the umpires asked for a review, the decision went against Klaasen. The South African batter had a chat with the umpire, but he could not do much. SRH 126/4.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Hyderabad back in business

28/03/2026 20:46

Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen hammer Krunal Pandya for 21 runs to take the partnership to 97.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Ishan Kishan hits fifty

28/03/2026 20:35

Ishan Kishan continues his good run of form as he hits 27-ball fifty to take the attack to RCB and rescue Hyderabad from deep trouble.

RCB vs SRH Live Updates: Hyderabad back in charge

28/03/2026 20:27

Ishan Kishan is leading the charge as Sunrisers Hyderabad are making a comeback after the powerplay. Ishan is on 45 off 23, while Heinrich Klaasen is on 19. After 10 overs, SRH are 87/3.

RCB vs SRH Live Updates: Klaasen takes charge!

28/03/2026 20:16

Since his retirement from international cricket, Heinrich Klaasen has been out of form. But today, he has the chance to get his rhythm back. And he is already proving that with two boundaries against Romario Shepherd.

RCB vs SRH Live Updates: Jacob Duffy out, Padikkal in!

28/03/2026 20:13

And immediately, Jacon Duffy gets substituted with Devdutt Padikkal. That means there will be no Venkatesh Iyer in this opening game. RCB splashed 7 crore for Iyer.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: What a debut for Jacob Duffy

28/03/2026 20:11

Jacob Duffy completes his spell with fourth straight over. He rattled the SRH top-order with three big wickets of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Nitsh Reddy. Duffy ends up with 3/22.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Ishan Kishan takes charge

28/03/2026 20:03

As wickets keep falling, Ishan Kishan has the responsibility to take the attack to RCB. And he has done that by pulling Abhinandan Singh for a six. At the end of powerplay, SRH manage 49/3 with Ishan and Heinrich Klaasen on crease.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Jacob Duffy rattles SRH

28/03/2026 19:59

JacoB Duffy has his third wicket as he gets rid of Nitish Kumar Reddy. The ball is skidding in and Hyderabad batter also made the mistake of pulling Duffy. With no timing, he could only manage a top edge, and it was an easy catch. Reddy departs for 1 and SRH are 29/3 in 4.2 overs.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Jacob Duffy removes Travis Head

28/03/2026 19:52

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium errupts as Jacob Duffy removes Travis Head. The Australian pulled it flat and gave a catch straught to the fielder Phil Salt. He has got both the openers in this over as Head falls for 11.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Abhishek Sharma departs!

28/03/2026 19:47

A short ball by Jacob Duffy and the scramble seam delivery had Abhishek Sharma as he tried to pull but gave out a top edge for Jitesh Sharma to catch. SRH 18/1 in 2.1 as Abhishek departs for 7.

RCB vs SRH Live: Good start by Bhuvneshwar

28/03/2026 19:45

The veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowls an excellent 2nd over. He troubled Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head with his swings. But an inside edge went for four to make it a 10-runover.

RCB vs SRH Live: First over of IPL

28/03/2026 19:41

Someone is kind enough to track all the first overs bowled in Indian Premier League. Here is the detailed stats.

1st Over bowled in each IPL Season

2026 - 𝗝 𝗗𝘂𝗳𝗳𝘆*
2025 - Hazlewood
2024 - Deepak
2023 - Shami
2022 - Umesh
2021 - Siraj
2020 - Deepak
2019 - Deepak
2018 - Deepak
2017 - Mills
2016 - RP Singh
2015 - Umesh
2014 - Zaheer
2013 - Lee
2012 - Malinga
2011 - Iqbal
2010 - Vaas…
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) March 28, 2026

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Early review for RCB

28/03/2026 19:38

Jitesh Sharma was very convincing behind the stumps as Abhishek Sharma swung and missed a delivery from Jacob Duffy. While Rajat Patidar took the DRS, the replays showed that there was no contact. And, on the following delivery, Abhishek smashed Duffy for a six over the square.

RCB vs SRH Live Updates: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma begin

28/03/2026 19:31

It's the famous Travishek duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma who begin the proceedings for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Head did not have a great T20 World Cup. Abhishek also struggled for form before lighting it up in the T20 WC final. RCB debutant Jacob Duffy is up against the duo in the first over. He had a torrid time in the T20 WC, going at over 11 runs an over in 15 that he bowled.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Remembering the 11 victims

28/03/2026 19:27

The stadium stands up along with the players for a minute os silence to pay respect to the 11 fans who lost their lives at the stampede at RCB's IPL victory ceremony. All players will wear black armbands and 11 seats will always remain vacant at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: David Warner wishes fans

28/03/2026 19:22

Mind in PSL, heart in IPL. David Warner wishes his loyal Hyderabad fans ahead of the RCB vs SRH opener.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: RCB Playing XI

28/03/2026 19:08

Abhinandan Singh and Jacob Duffy are making their debuts for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma

Impact Players: Devdutt Padikkal, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam, Kanishk Chouhan, Venkatesh Iyer

RCB vs SRH Live Score: SRH Playing XI

28/03/2026 19:06

Salil Arora makes his debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Travishek will continue to open with Ishan Kishan at No 3 and Heinrich Klaasen at No 4.

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w/c), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga

Impact players: Shivang Kumar, Liam Livingstone, David Payne, R Smaran, Sakib Hussain

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Toss update!

28/03/2026 19:02

Here we go! The first toss of IPL 2026 takes place. Sunrisers Hyderabad's stand-in captain Ishan Kishan walks to the middle along with the defending champion captain Rajat Patidar from Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Rajat Patidar wins the toss and opts to bowl first in the IPL 2026 opener.

RCB vs SRH Live Streaming Details

28/03/2026 18:36

TV: Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and other regional feeds)
Streaming: JioHotstar (JioCinema / Disney+ Hotstar app and website) – free on JioCinema in many cases.
Internationally: Willow TV (USA/Canada), Sky Sports (UK), Fox Cricket (Australia).

RCB vs SRH Live Updates: All eyes on Virat Kohli

28/03/2026 18:25

Virat Kohli will be in focus this time as well. In RCB's title-winning season, Kohli scored 657 runs. In fact, in the last three seasons, Kohli has scored 639, 741 and 657 runs. He even improved his strike rate in the powerplay. What version of Virat Kohli will be there this season? He has called it a time from T20Is and without match practice, things could be a little difficult.

RCB vs SRH Live Score: King Kohli warming up

28/03/2026 18:15

Missing in action since January, Virat Kohli is all set to return today. He will open the RCB innings with Phil Salt. And he is taking some throwdowns to warm up.

RCB vs SRH Live Updates: Josh Hazlewood practising

28/03/2026 18:08

Even though Josh Hazlewood won't be taking any part in the first few games for RCB, he is continuing to practise with the RCB squad.

🚨 GOOD NEWS FOR RCB FANS 🚨

Hazelwood warming up at Chinnaswamy… this is NOT a drill 🔥#RCBvSRH pic.twitter.com/W1H52nY3At
— HDfan (@HDFanTweets) March 28, 2026

RCB vs SRH Live Updates: Players begin warm-up

28/03/2026 18:05

We are 55 minutes away from the toss and both teams have arrived at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium and have begun warming up. The stands are coming live once again as they are ready to welcome their favourite team back.

Main man steaming in 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BpuMt0QASo
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) March 28, 2026

RCB vs SRH LIVE: What happened when the two sides met the last time?

28/03/2026 17:53

The last time the two sides met, SRH clinched a 42-run win against RCB on May 23, 2025. Ishan Kishan was named the player of the match for his unbeaten 94-run knock. RCB failed to chase down Hyderabad's 232-run target

RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE: Hear the coaches speak

28/03/2026 17:37

RCB head coach Andy Flower and SRH's Daniel Vettori have given their two cents ahead of the IPL 2026 opening game between the two sides in Bengaluru on Saturday. Flower admitted that change was constant and that the team has evolved and so have the opponents. Vettori, on the other hand, fired a warning to RCB and pointed out that the team had a deep batting line-up and were difficult to stop once they get going. Check out their full statements in the video below

Fresh challenges 💪
Two quality sides 👌
Same winning mentality 🫡

🎥 Hear from the two Head Coaches as they share key insights ahead of the #RCBvSRH season opener ❤️🧡#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | @RCBTweets | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/ZqZyMpcP9e
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 28, 2026

RCB vs SRH LIVE: Check out IPL 2026 commentary panel

28/03/2026 17:33

Ahead of the much-awaited IPL 2026, a star-studded commentary panel has been unveiled by the official broadcaster. The long and elaborate list includes some prominent names, including Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, Harsha Bhogle, Deep Dasgupta, Suresh Raina, and Mohammed Kaif, among others. Check full list across languages below

RCB vs SRH LIVE: Fans happy with Chinnaswamy revamp

28/03/2026 17:20

Fans are quite happy with the measures taken by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to make structural revamps to the venues to make fan experience better. The entry gates have been widened, the old NCA area has also been made bigger in order to allow people to walk in through the area to make it to the stands rather than fans walking on the main road.

Lets go @RCBTweets we are truly back to chinnaswamy @venkateshprasad Thanks for making it possible

Entry is so smooth n so welll planned 🥳#RCB pic.twitter.com/fnQb5lRYHF
— Yuva (@Yuva_Sanchari) March 28, 2026

RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE updates: Reminder for fans

28/03/2026 17:15

Certain items are prohibited at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru for the IPL 2026 opener and RCB has given a prompt reminder as to what is allowed and what is not. The venue has additional safety guidelines in place, especially after the Bengaluru stampede that saw 11 people die and several get injured in June 2025. Take a look at what's allowed and what's not below

🚨ITEMS PROHIBTED AT CHINNASWAMY DURING THE MATCH 🚨

Before you step in to watch your favorite team play, here’s a quick reminder about everything that remains out. ❌

Avoid carrying restricted items to ensure a smooth matchday experience. 🙌

Travel light, come ready, and… pic.twitter.com/ZyF05V6RcG
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 28, 2026

RCB vs SRH LIVE updates: Can new captain make a mark?

28/03/2026 17:05

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be led by a new captain - Ishan Kishan - as Pat Cummins is not fit to feature in the IPL 2026 opener. After a rather poor season in the previous edition, SRH will be hoping to start their IPL 2026 campaign on the right foot. Take a look at few snapshots from their training session ahead of the game against RCB below

For the 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 🏆 pic.twitter.com/e85yjYbbqr
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) March 28, 2026

RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE: Defending champs gear up for season opener

28/03/2026 16:51

RCB's Romario Shepherd is all set for IPL 2026 and he unleashes a huge maximum while batting in the nets. And who else to rejoice that and give a camera-perfect reaction apart from Virat Kohli! The defending champions are all set to take on SRH in the IPL 2026 openers and RCB have just showcased what their big-hitters are capable of.

Vibe of the day: 😬🥶

This is Emmvee presents RCB Shorts.#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/GHafv9qubr
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 28, 2026

RCB vs SRH live updates: Bengaluru weather report

28/03/2026 16:44

As per AccuWeather, there is just a 6% chance of rain during the RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026 opener in Bengaluru on Saturday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are forecast to be 32 and 20 degrees Celsius, respectively. This means that there is the least possible chance of rain playing spoilsport in the RCB vs SRH game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Bengaluru’s weather is generally unpredictable, but there is very low chances of rain disrupting the IPL 2026 opener. Fans will be treated to a full-fledged and action-packed T20 contest.

RCB vs SRH Live Updates: No Josh Hazlewood yet

28/03/2026 16:39

Recovering from a dual injury blow, Josh Hazlewood won't feature in today's match. Even though he has joined the RCB camp, it is likely to take him at least two weeks to recover from the hamstring and Achilles injuries. If things go well, he will feature in the third week of April, missing out on at least 5 games.

RCB vs SRH Live: King Kohli returns

28/03/2026 16:30

Since his retirement from T20Is, Virat Kohli has only featured in ODI matches. His last ODI was in January against New Zealand when he smashed a century. Since then, he has not featured in any competitive matches. Considering that, Kohli is likely to be rusty, joining the RCB camp only 10 days before the tournament. But a lot will depend on his batting at the top as Phil Salt has also struggled of late.

RCB vs SRH Live: M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

28/03/2026 16:13

This ground is a pure batter’s paradise. Short square boundaries (around 54-60m) and the high altitude mean the ball flies even further than usual. The pitch is usually flat, true, and offers good pace and bounce – perfect for stroke play.

First-innings scores in T20s here often cross 170-180 easily, and 200+ totals aren’t rare. Pacers might get a little early movement, but once the ball gets older, batters take over. Spinners have to be clever with variations. Dew in the second innings can make batting even easier, so teams winning the toss usually prefer to chase. History shows chasing has a better success rate here. But the stadium hasn’t hosted many games of late. Hence, the fresh pitch could be a little unknown for both teams.

RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head Records at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

28/03/2026 16:06

Matches Played: 8
RCB Wins: 5
SRH Wins: 3
No Result: 0
Highest Total at Venue: 287/3 by SRH (2024)

RCB vs SRH Head-to-Head Records

28/03/2026 16:04

In 25 IPL meetings (including one Super Over), SRH have a slight edge with 13 wins compared to RCB’s 11. These encounters have often been high-scoring affairs, with SRH posting a massive 287 at this very venue in 2024. RCB have had some big wins too, but overall, it’s been a pretty competitive rivalry.

Total Matches Played: 25
RCB Wins: 11
SRH Wins: 14 (includes 1 Super Over victory)
No Result: 0
Highest Score: SRH – 287/3 (Chinnaswamy Stadium, 2024)
Highest Score by RCB: 262/7 (Chinnaswamy Stadium, 2024)
Lowest Score: RCB – 68 all out (2022)

RCB vs SRH Match Preview: Sunrisers Hyderabad

28/03/2026 16:00

On the other side, SRH are built for attack. Their top 3 can dismantle any bowling line-up, even though Travis Head hasn’t been in form. Abhishek Sharma and stand-in captain Ishan Kishan will be the key. Then, there will be Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Liam Livinstone to provide middle-order muscle.

However, SRH are also light on bowling depth with Pat Cummins out injured. They will have to depend on the experience of Harshal Patel, Jaydev Undkat and Brydon Carse.

🚨 PAT CUMMINS FITNESS UPDATE AHEAD OF RCB CLASH 🚨

➤ Coach Daniel Vettori shared an update on captain Pat Cummins before their IPL 2026 match against RCB.

➤ Cummins was seen training with the team during the practice session at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

➤… pic.twitter.com/BOWsuLHs3t
— Farhan (@callmefrn) March 28, 2026

RCB vs SRH Match Preview: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

28/03/2026 15:57

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin their title defence, leaning heavily on their batting prowess. Virat Kohli’s experience will be crucial even though he hasn’t played any T20 cricket since the last IPL. Phil Salt’s power-hitting, Rajat Patidar’s strokeful play and Tim David’s explosive batting will also be key. However, with no Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal, RCB’s bowling will be on the weaker side.

Bhuvaneshwar Kumar will lead the pace attack with Jacob Duffy and Rasikh Salam Dar alongside him. Romario Shepherd’s all-round capabilities will be crucial as well. In the spin department, Krunal Pandya will be omnipresent along with Suyash Sharma.

Josh Hazlewood was seen with Travis Head and Daniel Vettori after practice.

Tim David was also spotted at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. pic.twitter.com/O7M17YhBBY
— Sonu (@Cricket_live247) March 28, 2026

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad

28/03/2026 15:11

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

RCB vs SRH Live Score: Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad

28/03/2026 15:11

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, Onkar Tarmale, Shivang Kumar

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