IPL 2026 RCB vs SRH Updates: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign on Saturday with a six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal played a pivotal role in this win.
Chasing a target of 202 runs, RCB reached 203 for the loss of 4 wickets in 15.4 overs. Padikkal scored 61 runs off 26 balls, while Kohli remained unbeaten with 69 runs off 38 balls. Following the early dismissal of Phil Salt, the duo added 101 runs for the second wicket in just 45 balls.
IPL 2026 RCB vs SRH: Padikkal and Kohli
Padikkal and Kohli approached their innings in contrasting styles. Padikkal relied on timing and placement, while Kohli focused on drives and shots played straight down the ground. Padikkal launched an assault on fast bowler David Payne, smashing a sequence of 6, 4, and 6, and later hit a four and a six off consecutive deliveries from Harsh Dubey. He completed his fifty in just 21 balls with a boundary off Harshal Patel.
IPL 2026 RCB vs SRH: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli maintained the scoring momentum by utilizing his full range of shots against Jaydev Unadkat and Ishan Malinga. RCB’s scoring rate was brisk; the team reached 50 runs in the fourth over, posted 76 runs during the Powerplay, and crossed the 100-run mark in 8.1 overs.
Eventually, Padikkal was dismissed; he was caught by Heinrich Klaasen at long-on. Earlier in the innings, Klaasen had dropped a catch offered by Virat Kohli when the latter was on a score of 28. Subsequently, Kohli completed his half-century in 33 balls.
IPL 2026 RCB vs SRH: RCB Captain Rajat Patidar Contributed 31 Runs
RCB captain Rajat Patidar contributed 31 runs off 12 balls, ensuring that the team’s chase remained on track. The dismissals of Patidar and Jitesh Sharma had no bearing on the match’s outcome, as Kohli sealed the victory by smashing consecutive fours off Harshal Patel’s bowling.
Earlier, after losing the toss and being put in to bat first, SRH posted a total of 201 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Acting captain Ishan Kishan spearheaded the innings with a knock of 80 runs off 38 balls, featuring eight fours and five sixes. He shared a 97-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Klaasen, who scored 31 runs.
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