RCB vs SRH: Live streaming details, when & how to watch Match 1 of IPL 2026
The RCB vs SRH, match 1 of IPL 2026, will take place on March 28.
The Indian Premier League 2026 will kick off on March 28. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will lock horns in the opening game.
Defending champions RCB will be captained by Rajat Patidar in IPL 2026, who led the team to their maiden title in the previous edition. RCB have a strong batting unit with Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, and Tim David.
However, they have suffered a blow in their bowling unit with the ouster of Yash Dayal and Nuwan Thushara. Moreover, Josh Hazlewood is also expected to miss the initial games despite joining the squad.
Speaking about SRH, they will be short of captain Pat Cummins in the first half as he recovers from a back injury. Ishan Kishan is set to lead the team at the start, with Abhishek Sharma as his deputy.
With the likes of Abhishek, Travis Head, Ishan, Liam Livingstone, and Heinrich Klaasen, SRH have a powerful set of batters. However, they lack experience in their bowling unit. Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat are crucial pacers in Cummins’ absence.
Below are live telecast, live streaming, match time, venue, and other details for the RCB vs SRH match 1 of IPL 2026.
RCB vs SRH: Head-to-head record in IPL
- Matches Played: 25
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Won): 11
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (Won): 14
RCB vs SRH: Match Details
- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Match 1, Indian Premier League 2026
- Match Date: March 28, 2026 (Saturday)
- Time: 7:30 PM (Indian Standard Time) / 2:00 PM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Toss time: 7:30 PM IST/ 2:00 PM GMT/ 7:30 PM Local
When to watch the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match 1? Timing details
Match 1 of IPL 2026 between RCB vs SRH will take place on March 28 (Saturday) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
How to watch the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match 1 in India?
Star Sports Network is the official broadcaster of IPL 2026 in India. Hence, Star Sports Channels will present the live telecast of the match. The live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
Where to watch IPL 2026 Match 1? Country-wise TV, live streaming details
- India: Star Sports/ JioHotstar
- Afghanistan: ATN
- Australia: Fox Cricket/ Foxtel/ Kayo Sports
- New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ
- South Africa: SuperSport
- USA & Canada: Willow TV/ Willow TV app/ Fubo/ Sling TV
- Sri Lanka: ThePapare.com
- UAE and MENA: CricLife/ StarzPlay and Noon
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket/ Sky Go/ NOW TV
- Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket/ Sky Go/ NOW TV
Where to watch live telecast and streaming of IPL 2026 in India?
The live telecast of IPL 2026 will be available on Star Sports Network in India. The live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
When and where will the RCB vs SRH match 1 of IPL 2026 take place?
The RCB vs SRH, match 1 of IPL 2026, will take place on March 28 at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
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