US EditionKohli and Duffy Star as Defending Champions RCB Overpower Hyderabad
- On Saturday, March 28, 2026, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the 2026 Indian Premier League opener at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- Hyderabad slipped to 29-3 inside the powerplay before stand-in captain Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen stabilized the innings, lifting the visitors to 201-9 despite IPL debutant Jacob Duffy taking three early wickets.
- Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 69 off 38 balls while Devdutt Padikkal added a fluent 61 off 26 balls, as Bengaluru wrapped up the 202-run chase in 15.4 overs.
- Bengaluru will host Chennai Super Kings on April 5, while Hyderabad faces Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday in their next fixtures.
- As the Indian Premier League enters its 19th season, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium's par score of 200-210 suggests continued high-scoring contests throughout the tournament.
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