INA won by 11 runs

121/6

132/9

VAN won by 121 runs

48/10

169/4

CHN-W won by superover

China Women

85/10 & 9/0

Malaysia Women

85/8 & 8/1

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Stumps : Day 1 - Pakistan elected to bowl

301/4

MAR won by 13 runs

200/6

187/6

COI won by 9 wickets

49/1

47/10

HKG-W won by 9 runs

119/3

110/8

MAL won by 7 wickets

145/3

144/5

CYP won by 26 runs

165/3

139/10

BR won by 4 wickets

197/6

196/6

Day 1 - Essex trail by 184 runs.

Essex

51/2

Hampshire

235/10

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Day 1 - Yorkshire trail by 43 runs.

Warwickshire

147/10

Yorkshire

104/4

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Stumps : Day 1 - Surrey elected to bowl

Nottinghamshire

317/7

Surrey

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Stumps : Day 1 - Glamorgan elected to bowl

Glamorgan

Somerset

337/9

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Day 1 - Sussex trail by 325 runs.

Sussex

3/0

Leicestershire

328/10

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Day 1 - Derbyshire elected to bat

Derbyshire

342/3

Northamptonshire

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Day 1 - Kent elected to bowl

Gloucestershire

318/9

Kent

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Day 1 - Durham elected to bowl

Worcestershire

203/7

Durham

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Stumps : Day 1 - Middlesex trail by 163 runs.

201/10

38/2

MAL won by 50 runs

198/6

148/7

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IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Players to Wear No. 11 Jersey, Black Armbands, 11 Seats Reserved

by K D Mishra March 24, 2026

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru planned something to treat their fans special in IPL 2026. Players will wear jersey number 11 during practice sessions on match days. They won’t wear this jersey in the normal match but only during practice before the match. Moreover, the team will wear black arm bands as a mark of respect.

RCB also planned to reserve 11 seats permanently at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. This is for the remark of fans and respect for the 11 fans who lost their lives in a tragic stampede.

RCB to Honour Fans with No. 11 Jerseys, Black Armbands and Reserved Seats in IPL 2026

The tragic stampede occured on June 4th when the team was celebrating their first IPL trophy in 2025. A huge crowd had gathered, but the poor arrangements and lack of appropriate security, things got out of control. Sadly, some fans lost their lives.

🚨BIG UPDATE ON RCB IN IPL 2026🚨

- Players to train with Number 11 Jersey.
- Players Wears Black Arm bands.
- RCB is looking to reserve 11 seats permanently at Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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According to RCB CEO Rajesh Menon, "This is to remember those fans forever." He also said that the players will only wear the jersey with the number 11 during the practice time on the match day and will also wear a black armbands.

The RCB will begin their IPL 2026 season on March 28 at home against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Among the seven matches that the RCB will host, five matches will be played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, and the remaining two matches will be played in Raipur.

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by Shekhar March 24, 2026

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FAQs

Q. Why will RCB players wear No. 11 jerseys in IPL 2026?

To remember the 11 fans who lost their lives in a tragic incident last year.

K D Mishra

I am a dedicated sports content writer who loves cricket and enjoys creating friendly and engaging content. I write about big moments, player performances, and match stories in simple and clear words, helping fans stay informed and connected to cricket around the world.