IPL 2026 opening match history RCB vs SRH: Match 1 result, date, time and venue
Royal Challengers Bengaluru opened IPL 2026 with a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the season opener. Match 1 of IPL 2026 was played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Teams | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | March 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | RCB beat SRH by six wickets |
Kohli, Padikkal and Duffy were the standout performers in the IPL 2026 opener. The result gave defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru a winning start to their title defence.
Fixture context
| Item | Confirmed detail |
|---|---|
| Season opener | IPL 2026 begins with RCB vs SRH |
| Match status | First confirmed fixture in the IPL 2026 match list |
| Venue context | RCB began their title defence at home |
| Coverage note | Live streaming and live telecast information is available |
This was the first confirmed fixture of IPL 2026, and the season began with RCB vs SRH at Bengaluru.