Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 6 wickets in the opening match of IPL 2026 on March 28, 2026, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, achieving the fastest-ever 200-plus chase in IPL history (203/4 in 15.4 overs). Virat Kohli (69* off 38) and Devdutt Padikkal (61 off 26) led the chase after restricting SRH to 201/9. 

Key Match Details (Match 1, IPL 2026):

Result: RCB won by 6 wickets (with 26 balls remaining).

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Score: SRH 201/9 (20 overs) vs RCB 203/4 (15.4 overs).

Player of the Match: Jacob Duffy (3 wickets for 22 runs in his RCB debut).

Top Performers (SRH): Ishan Kishan (80 off 38), Aniket Verma (43 off 18).

Top Performers (RCB): Virat Kohli (69* off 38), Devdutt Padikkal (61 off 26). 

Key Highlights & Records:

Fastest 200+ Chase: RCB chased down 202 in 15.4 overs, setting a new record for the quickest 200-plus chase, breaking a 2025 record.

Impact Player: The match featured impact substitutions for both teams.

Highest Powerplay: RCB scored 75/1 in the first 6 overs, their highest powerplay score of the season, notes.

Head-to-Head: Despite this loss, the historical head-to-head record remains close between the two franchises, reports.