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]IPL 2026, RCB vs SRH Match Prediction: Who Will Win, Fantasy Picks, Top Batters and Bowlers
by Dwijesh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the first match of IPL 2026 on March 28th at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM. Rajat Patidar will lead RCB, while Ishan Kishan will captain SRH in this opening match.
Match Details
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, 28 March 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Match No. | 1st T20 |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches Form |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | W, W, W, L, W |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | W, W, W, L, W |
Head-to-Head in T20I's
| Stats | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 25 | 25 |
| Won | 11 | 13 |
| Lost | 13 | 11 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
Who Will Win RCB vs SRH?
| Scenario | Batting First | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | SRH | 55–60 | 180–185 | RCB to win |
| Scenario 2 | RCB | 50–55 | 180–200 | RCB to win |
Top Batters to Watch – RCB vs SRH
| Player | Team | IPL Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 8661 |
| Ishan Kishan | SRH | 2998 |
| AbhishekSharma | RCB | 1816 |
Top Bowlers to Watch – RCB vs SRH
| Player | Team | IPL Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 198 |
| Harshal Patel | SRH | 151 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | SRH | 110 |
