RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 Live: RCB Beat SRH by 6 Wickets, Kohli Stars with 69
Ishan Kishan’s captaincy and team effort help SRH post 201/9, setting up a thrilling chase for RCB.
Sunrisers Hyderabad ended their innings at 201/9 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, posting a strong total in a high-octane IPL 2026 opener at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The innings was led by captain Ishan Kishan, who played a fiery knock earlier in the innings, while contributions from Aniket Verma (43 off 18) and Heinrich Klaasen (31 off 22) ensured SRH kept the scoreboard ticking. The lower order chipped in as well, with David Payne unbeaten on 6 off 5 balls and Jaydev Unadkat 4 off 3, adding 9 runs in the final overs.
RCB bowlers had their moments, with Romario Shepherd (3/54 in 4 overs) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/31 in 4 overs) picking up wickets, but the high scoring rate of 10.05 runs per over shows SRH’s dominance. Pace bowlers conceded 145 runs in 15 overs at 9.66 ER, while spin gave away 54 runs in 5 overs at 10.8 ER, highlighting the challenging conditions for the bowlers.
SRH’s strong total now sets up an exciting chase for RCB, who will need a solid start to keep up with the required run rate.
Live Updates
- 28 March 2026 8:06 PM IST
After 5.5 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 49/3,
After 5.5 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 49/3, recovering slightly from a shaky start. Ishan Kishan has been the standout performer so far, scoring a blistering 23 runs off just 9 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes, striking at an impressive rate of 255.56. He has been well-supported by Heinrich Klaasen, who is on 3 runs from 3 balls.
- 28 March 2026 8:02 PM IST
After 4.4 overs, SRH are struggling at 32/3 with a current run rate of 6.86.
Batsmen: Ishan Kishan* 6(3) with 1 four, Heinrich Klaasen 3(2)
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy* 2.4-0-16-3, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2-0-15-0
Nitish Kumar Reddy was dismissed for 1 run, caught by Abhinandan Singh off Jacob Duffy, giving RCB an early breakthrough.
The current partnership between Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen has added 3 runs from 2 balls, as SRH looks to steady their innings after losing three wickets quickly. RCB’s bowlers are maintaining pressure, making the next few overs critical for the batting side.
- 28 March 2026 7:59 PM IST
After 4.2 overs, SRH are struggling at 29/3 with a current run rate of 6.69.
- 28 March 2026 7:58 PM IST
After 4.1 overs, SRH are 29/2 with a current run rate of 6.96.
Nitish Kumar Reddy* 1(5), Ishan Kishan 6(3) with 1 four
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy* 2.1-0-13-2 (ECO 6.00), Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2-0-15-0 (ECO 7.50)
Travis Head was dismissed for 11(9), caught by Phil Salt off Jacob Duffy, giving RCB their second breakthrough.
Earlier, Abhishek Sharma fell for 7(8), also off Jacob Duffy.
- 28 March 2026 7:48 PM IST
Abhishek Sharma, who had scored 7 off 8 balls, was the first to fall. He was caught by Jitesh Sharma off Jacob Duffy, giving RCB an early breakthrough and leaving SRH under pressure in the powerplay.
- 28 March 2026 7:46 PM IST
After 2 overs, SRH are 17/0.
Batsmen: Travis Head 7(5) with 1 four, Abhishek Sharma 7(7) with 1 six
Bowler: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1-0-9-2 (Economy 9.00)
- 28 March 2026 7:40 PM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a steady start against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
At the end of the first over, SRH are 7 without loss with a current run rate of 7 runs per over. Opening batter Travis Head is on 1 run from 2 balls, while Abhishek Sharma has scored 6 from 4 deliveries.
- 28 March 2026 7:13 PM IST
RCB Vs SRH: Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w/c), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga
