IPL match Live streaming March 28: When and where to watch RCB vs SRH today match online and on TV
NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to begin their IPL 2026 campaign on a strong note when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the tournament opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Rajat Patidar will captain RCB, while Ishan Kishan will lead SRH in the absence of Australia skipper Pat Cummins, who is still regaining full fitness.
Fresh off their maiden IPL title win in 2025, RCB will aim to carry forward the momentum, while SRH will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing campaign last season, where they finished sixth.
RCB will be without key pacers Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal, both of whom played crucial roles in their IPL 2025 triumph. Hazlewood is currently undergoing rehabilitation in Australia and is expected to join later, while Dayal will miss the entire season.
In their absence, RCB’s bowling attack will rely on experienced names like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, along with Krunal Pandya, Suyash Sharma and young pacer Mangesh Yadav.
SRH too will be without their regular skipper Cummins for the initial phase, with Kishan stepping in as captain.
However, their bowling resources – including Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel and Harsh Dubey – could face a stern test on batting-friendly surfaces.
With both teams having potential vulnerabilities in their bowling departments, much will depend on their formidable batting line-ups.
RCB will bank on the likes of Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Jacob Bethell and Romario Shepherd, while SRH boast firepower in Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen.
IPL 2026 RCB vs SRH: Live streaming details – Match Time, Date, and Venue
Where will the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match be played?
The match between RCB and SRH will take place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
When is the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match?
The highly anticipated clash between RCB and SRH is scheduled for Saturday, March 28.
What time does the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match start?
The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss at 7:00 PM IST.
How to watch the match between RCB and SRH on TV and OTT apps?
The match between RCB and SRH will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network on TV, and will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app.
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IPL 2026, RCB vs SRH: Full squads
RCB:
Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Jordan Cox, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Venkatesh Iyer, Satvik Deswal, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Yash Dayal
SRH:
Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Liam Livingstone, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Brydon Carse, Harsh Dubey, Aniket Verma, Smaran Ravichandran, Salil Arora, Jaydev Unadkat, Shivam Mavi, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, and newcomer David Payne
