US EditionIPL 2026: RCB Captain Rajat Patidar Dedicates Win to 2025 Stampede Victims
RCB completed the fastest IPL 200+ run chase with a six-wicket win, powered by Kohli's 69 and Padikkal's 61, supported by key bowling from Duffy and Shepherd.
- On Saturday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the Indian Premier League 2026 season opener at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, chasing down the fastest 200-plus runs in IPL history.
- After being reduced to 29/3, Sunrisers Hyderabad recovered to post 201/9, anchored by Ishan Kishan's 80-run knock off 38 deliveries and Ankiet Verma's blistering 43 off 18 balls.
- Driven by Virat Kohli's unbeaten 69-run innings, RCB chased the 202-run target in 15.4 overs, complemented by Devdutt Padikkal's destructive 61 off 26 balls with seven fours and four sixes.
- RCB captain Rajat Patidar praised his team's all-round effort, while stand-in SRH captain Ishan Kishan acknowledged the need for better shot selection after losing early momentum.
- Restricting Hyderabad, Jacob Duffy claimed 3/22 in his first game, while Romario Shepherd added 3/54 and Phil Salt provided a 'terrific' catch that removed dangerous batter Heinrich Klaasen.
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IPL 2026: RCB captain Rajat Patidar dedicates win to 2025 stampede victims
In a high-scoring season opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets to start their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign.
'He is at his peak': RCB skipper hails ace batter Virat Kohli after thumping victory over SRH
The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 kicked off with Royal Challengers Bengaluru registering a brilliant victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The two sides locked horns at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28 for the season opener, and RCB managed to register a six-wicket win. Chasing down a target of 202 runs, the likes of Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli put in brilliant performances and led RCB to a win. It is worth noting that…
Everyone chipped in: Rajat Patidar hails all-round team effort after RCBs 6-wicket win over SRH in IPL 2026 opener - The Tribune
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar praised the team's all-round effort after their six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season opener on Saturday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
"Everyone chipped in": Rajat Patidar hails all-round team effort after RCB's 6-wicket win over SRH in IPL 2026 opener
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar praised the team's all-round effort after their six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season opener on Saturday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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