RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026 Match 1: Weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 1 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on March 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

RCB is coming into this match as defending champions after winning the 2025 title by defeating Punjab Kings in the final. They will look to make a good start this season with experienced players like Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar contributing to the team. SRH will look to make a good start this season. Led by Ishan Kishan, they will try to overcome the absence of Pat Cummins and begin their campaign on a positive note.

RCB vs SRH: Weather Report

The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be clear and pleasant on match day. There are no chances of rain, so a full match is likely. The temperature will range between 32°C during the day and may drop to around 18–20°C in the evening. However, The humidity could also be high, which could affect the players during the game.

RCB vs SRH: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Stats (T20s)

Matches played: 102
Average 1st innings score: 169
Average 2nd innings score: 150
Win batting first: 41%
Win bowling first: 53%
Highest total: 287/3 (SRH vs RCB)
Lowest total: 48/3 (KKR vs SRH)
Highest chase: 213/9 (LSG vs RCB)
Lowest total defended: 106/2 (CSK vs RCB)

RCB vs SRH: Predicted Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Venkatesh Iyer, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy

Impact Player: Mangesh Yadav

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Brydon Carse, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat

Impact Player: Salil Arora