IPL 2026, RCB vs SRH: Stadium Details, Pitch Report, Stats and Hourly Weather Report & Where to Watch
The IPL 2026 first match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be played on March 28 at 7:30 PM at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the pitch here is good for batting with lots of runs and short boundaries, teams usually like to chase because of dew, scores can go above 180, fast bowlers may get help early but later it becomes easy for batters, the weather will be warm with no rain expected, and you can watch the match live on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
Stadium Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium, Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Established | 1969 |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| End Names | Pavilion End, BEML End |
| Flood Lights | Yes |
| Home Teams | Karnataka |
| Curator | Narayan Raju |
Pitch Report - M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Batters love playing at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. It has a flat surface with small boundaries and fast outfield; hence, teams have had many high scores throughout its history in T20 matches. Teams frequently score over 200 runs. The new black clay pitch may allow spinners to perform somewhat better than before, and in general, it will still be an extremely difficult place for bowlers.
Venue Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 102 |
| Win Bat First | 41% |
| Win Bowl First | 53% |
| Avg 1st Inns Score | 169 |
| Avg 2nd Inns Score | 150 |
| Highest Total | SRH – 287/3 vs RCB |
| Lowest Total | KKR – 48/3 vs SRH |
| Highest Chased | LSG – 213/9 vs RCB |
| Lowest Defended | CSK – 106/2 vs RCB |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru - Hourly Weather Report
| Time | Temp (°C) | RealFeel (°C) | Condition | Wind | Gusts (km/h) | Humidity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 26 | 24 | Mostly clear | S 13 km/h | 24 | 41 |
| 1 AM | 25 | 24 | Partly cloudy | SSW 11 km/h | 20 | 48 |
| 2 AM | 24 | 23 | Intermittent clouds | SW 11 km/h | 22 | 57 |
| 3 AM | 24 | 23 | Cloudy | SW 9 km/h | 22 | 64 |
| 4 AM | 23 | 22 | Cloudy | WSW 9 km/h | 20 | 66 |
| 5 AM | 22 | 22 | Cloudy | WSW 7 km/h | 19 | 68 |
| 6 AM | 22 | 21 | Mostly cloudy | WSW 7 km/h | 19 | 70 |
| 7 AM | 22 | 22 | Hazy sunshine | WSW 7 km/h | 19 | — |
| 8 AM | 21 | 22 | Hazy sunshine | W 7 km/h | 20 | — |
| 9 AM | 25 | 28 | Hazy sunshine | W 9 km/h | 20 | — |
| 10 AM | 27 | 31 | Hazy sunshine | WNW 7 km/h | 20 | — |
| 11 AM | 28 | 33 | Hazy sunshine | W 7 km/h | 19 | — |
| 12 PM | 30 | 34 | Hazy sunshine | W 7 km/h | 17 | — |
| 1 PM | 31 | 35 | Cloudy | W 7 km/h | 17 | — |
| 2 PM | 32 | 34 | Cloudy | WNW 7 km/h | 19 | — |
| 3 PM | 33 | 34 | Cloudy | WNW 7 km/h | 19 | — |
| 4 PM | 31 | 31 | Cloudy | W 9 km/h | 19 | — |
| 5 PM | 30 | 30 | Cloudy | SW 7 km/h | 19 | — |
| 6 PM | 29 | 28 | Mostly cloudy | SSW 9 km/h | 20 | — |
| 7 PM | 27 | 26 | Mostly cloudy | SSW 11 km/h | 22 | 49 |
| 8 PM | 26 | 24 | Mostly cloudy | SW 15 km/h | 30 | 53 |
| 9 PM | 25 | 24 | Mostly cloudy | SW 15 km/h | 37 | 57 |
| 10 PM | 24 | 23 | Intermittent clouds | SW 13 km/h | 33 | 63 |
| 11 PM | 23 | 22 | Mostly clear | SW 11 km/h | 28 | 69 |
Where to Watch IPL 2026?
| Country / Region | TV Broadcaster(s) | Live Streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| India | JioStar Network Channels | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | A Sports, Ten Sports | Tapmad, Tamasha App |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| United States | Willow TV | Willow TV App |
| Canada | ATN Cricket Plus | ATN Online |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Channel 7 | Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now |
| Middle East & North Africa (MENA) | beIN Sports | beIN CONNECT |
| Caribbean | SportsMax | SportsMax App |
| South Africa | SuperSport | DStv App |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV (GTV) | Rabbithole App |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC Channel Eye | Dialog TV Go |
| Nepal & Bhutan | JioStar Network Channels | JioHotstar (via India feed) |
