RCB vs SRH Match Preview:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will face off in the opening match of the Indian Premier League 2026 tournament.
RCB defeated PBKS and lifted their first IPL trophy in the last edition. On the other hand, SRH won 5 matches and finished in 6th place in the points table. Ahead of the tournament, both teams have suffered major setbacks.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's key bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the initial matches, while Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins will also miss the first phase games. Ishan Kishan will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in the initial matches. Both teams are evenly balanced, and we can expect a thrilling encounter.
Toss Update: RCB opted to bowl first
RCB vs SRH Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: IPL 2026
- Match: RCB vs SRH
- Date: 28th March. 2026
- Match Start Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Stadium/Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
Bengaluru Weather Report:
- Temperature: 30-31 C
- Rain Chances: 3%
- Humidity: 39%
Drizzle may occur during the match.
RCB vs SRH Today Match Prediction - IPL 2026, 1st Match Who Will Win?
Recent Performance - Last 5 Matches
Team RCB Form
RCB Recent Form: W, W, W, L, W
Team SRH Form
SRH Recent Form: W, W, W, L, W
Head-to-Head (Last 10 matches):
| RCB Won | 4 |
| SRH Won | 6 |
| NR | 0 |
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium is considered favourable for batsmen. This venue is generally known for high-scoring matches.
- Win Batting First: 41%
- Win Bowling First: 53%
- Best Suited For: Pacers (64%)
Average Scores
- Average 1st Innings: 169
- Average 2nd Innings: 150
Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.
RCB vs SRH co Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable 11:
Rajat Patidar (c), Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Tim David, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable 11:
Ishan Kishan (c), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Liam Livingstone, Nitish Reddy, Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat.
Top Picks from Royal Challengers Bengaluru
| Players | Role | Recent Performance |
| Virat Kohli | BAT | 43(35), 12(12), 54(30) |
| Romario Shepherd | AR | 52(37), 21(10), 1(1) |
| Phil Salt | WK | 5(3), 2(4), 0(1) |
| Krunal Pandya | AR | 52(85), 20(23), 28(22) |
Top Picks from Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Players | Role | Recent Performance |
| Travis Head | BAT | 32(19), 56(29), 17(15) |
| Ishan Kishan | WK | 54(25), 39(18), 10(7) |
| Abhishek Sharma | AR | 52(21), 9(7), 10(11) |
| Heinrich Klaasen | WK | 29(21), 29(18), 10(11) |
RCB vs SRH Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
| Captain | Vice-captain |
| Ishan Kishan | Abhishek Sharma |
| Virat Kohli | Travis Head |
RCB vs SRH Fantasy Team Suggestion:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Dream11 Tips:
| SL Captain Choice | Virat Kohli |
| GL Captain Choice | Abhishek Sharma |
| Punt Picks | Ishan Kishan, Travis Head |
| Dream11 Combination | 3-5-2-1 |
Match Prediction - Who Will Win
Playing on their home ground in this match is an advantage for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Moreover, Bengaluru's strong middle order puts them ahead in this competition.
Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.
Disclaimer:This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.