IPL 2026 Opener: RCB vs SRH Match and Ticket Details Announced

The IPL 2026 season will open on March 28 at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) facing Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Ticket demand is high due to RCB's defending champion status and a stadium capacity capped at 35,000 seats. SRH aims to build on their strong 2024 performance, with key players like Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan expected to feature. The first phase schedule runs until April 12, with further fixtures pending due to state elections.