New Delhi: The first match of the 19th season of the IPL is scheduled to be played on March 28, 2026, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium—a contest expected to be highly thrilling. This encounter will feature a clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, there is a concern that the weather might play spoilsport and dampen the excitement of this opening match.
Weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled across various regions of South India. If the threat of rain persists, the match could potentially be called off. Fans have already booked tickets in large numbers; meanwhile, cricket enthusiasts who haven’t secured tickets typically enjoy watching the IPL on television and various digital platforms.
If you are eagerly awaiting the RCB vs. Hyderabad match, you can check the weather updates for Bangalore on March 28. Accessing these updates will help dispel any doubts or apprehensions you may currently harbour
Know the Weather Forecast for March 28
There is a possibility of rain in Bangalore during the opening match of the 2026 Indian Premier League. However, the probability of rain in the city during the evening hours stands at a mere 5 per cent. This clearly implies that there is no need for excessive worry. According to the latest weather updates, it appears highly unlikely that the match will be halted or cancelled due to rain.
In the previous season, five IPL matches were played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Of these, the RCB team won two matches and suffered defeat in three. Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the most IPL runs at this venue, having amassed 3,618 runs across 106 innings.
Where to Watch the Live Broadcast
Unlike previous seasons, there will be no opening ceremony preceding the commencement of the 2026 Indian Premier League. Last year, 11 people lost their lives in a stampede that occurred during celebrations following an RCB victory. To pay tribute to the victims and pray for peace for their souls, the opening ceremony has been cancelled.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM, with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM. The live broadcast of the RCB vs SRH match will be available on the channels of the Star Sports Network. Live streaming of the match will also be available on the JioCinema app and website.
Players included in the RCB squad
Rajat Patidar (Captain), Virat Kohli, Tim David, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Devdutt Padikkal, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jacob Bethell, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Vihan Malhotra, Kanishk Chauhan, Abhinandan Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Satvik Deswal.
Players included in the Hyderabad squad
Ishan Kishan (Captain), Travis Head, Smaran Ravichandran, Abhishek Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Heinrich Klaasen, Kamindu Mendis, Ishan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat, Salil Arora, Prafull Hinge, Pat Cummins, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards, Brydon Carse, Amit Kumar, Crains Fuletra, Saqib Hussain, Zeeshan Ansari, Aniket Verma, Liam Livingstone, Harshal Patel.