Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2026 IPL opener, with the reigning champions looking to do their best in the absence of SRH skipper Pat Cummins. Ishan Kishan has taken over as captain, and the Indian wicket-keeper batsman’s career is over leading a young-looking side that has undergone more surgery than most.
RCB, in contrast, retained 17 players again signed eight new players, the most prominent being Venkatesh Iyer. However, he comes in a squad full of talent, even including the left-out Josh Hazlewood, so he will have to settle for a supporting role. The same goes for Jacob Bethell, who impressed when called up last season, and has matured on the world stage.
If Hyderabad is going to have any chance in M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which has undergone renovations after 11 people lost their lives during RCB’s title celebrations last June, needs to get more from Travis Head. He played a major role in reaching the final two years ago, but since then he has not made any significant impact. There is no doubt that the man everyone wants to see is an in-form and well-rested Virat Kohli, who is finally an IPL champion.
Read on for our guide on where to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad live streaming online and on TV from anywhere.
Can I watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad for free?
Sadly, there is no free RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad stream, but there is a free trial option if you live in Australia.
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How to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in US
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How to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in UK
RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad is shown on Sky Sportswhich is the exclusive UK broadcaster for IPL 2026. The match will be on the Cricket and Main Event channel.
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How to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in India
In India, RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad is shown on Star Sports Network, with live streaming available through JioHotstar.
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How to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Australia
RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, along with all the matches of IPL 2026, are shown Fox Cricket with Foxtel in Australia, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.
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What are the RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad squads?
RCB Team: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jordan Cox, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Dushkffy Singh, Jacob Chopfun Singh Abhinandan Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Phil Salt, Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra
SRH Team: Ishan Kishan (c), Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aniket Verma, R. Smaran, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Zeeshan Aromar Husar, Sakiil Anssain, Salvail Ansari, Salvail Ansari Tarmale, Krains Fuletra, Praful Hinge, Amit Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Liam Livingstone, Jack Edwards
How did RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad perform last season?
RCB won nine and lost four of their league stage matches to finish second on the table, behind Punjab Kings. However, they defeated PBKS twice in the postseason to win the IPL title for the first time.
SRH won six and lost seven matches in the league stage to finish sixth.
Can I watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on my mobile?
Yes, many broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or your phone’s browser.
You can also stay updated with all the action through the official social media channels of the Indian Premier League: @iplt20 on Instagram, @IPL on X and the IPL Facebook page.
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