Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru began their IPL 2026 campaign in style, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets in the season opener in Bengaluru Saturday.
Chasing a challenging target, RCB rode on a brilliant knock from Virat Kohli, who scored 69 off 38 balls, anchoring the innings with authority. Devdutt Padikkal provided explosive support with a quickfire 61 off just 26 deliveries, shifting momentum decisively in RCB’s favour.
Their partnership ensured a smooth chase as the hosts reached the target comfortably with several overs to spare, sending a strong early message in the tournament.
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