Watch: Abhishek Sharma reveals 'Travis Head’s love to bat agnaist RCB' ahead of IPL 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma has sent an early warning to Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2026. SRH will begin their campaign with a big match against defending champions RCB on March 28. The game will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head are expected to play a major role for SRH in this opening match. Both players have become a formidable opening pair and have given a powerful performance in recent seasons. As the teams prepare for the high-pressure clash, Abhishek shared an interesting insight about his partner.

During an SRH fans’ meet, Abhishek said that he does not have a favourite team to play against. However, he revealed that Travis Head enjoys playing against RCB. This statement has indirectly warned RCB to be ready for a strong performance from the Australian batter in the opening match.

Why Travis Head enjoys facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Travis Head has a strong record against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. He has scored 120 runs against this team, with a century to his name. His average stands at 40, and his strike rate is 222.22. This indicates the kind of threat he poses against this team.

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Head also has excellent numbers at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where he has scored 183 runs in just 4 innings at an average of 91.50 and a strike rate of 186.73. With Josh Hazlewood likely to miss the opening games, Head may face less threat from the new ball. This gives him a good chance to attack bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, and Suyash Sharma.

Fans react to the viral comment ahead of IPL 2026

Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram have been buzzing since Abhishek’s video went viral. Fans of both teams have shown strong responses to this upcoming big match. SRH fans are excited and confident about their opening pair’s performance.

Many SRH fans think that their team can score a big total against RCB and are expecting a 250+ score. On the other hand, the reactions from the RCB fans have been mixed. Some look worried, but others seem to be very confident and think their new bowling lineup is up for the task. The term “Travishek” has also started trending, as neutral fans are excited to watch this explosive duo again. With the IPL 2026 opener set for March 28, all eyes will be on Travis Head to see if he can deliver another big performance against RCB.