RCB vs SRH: Exciting IPL 2026 Opener at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

The IPL 2026 season kicks off with an exciting match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This game marks the return of competitive cricket to the venue after a year-long break. With fresh pitches expected to yield high-scoring matches, fans are eager to see how RCB performs, especially given their challenging home record. This match also holds historical significance as it is the first time Bengaluru will host the tournament's opening match since 2008. Dive into the details of the stadium's records and what to expect from this thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 28, 2026, 16:15 IST

RCB Set to Face SRH in IPL 2026 Opener

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are gearing up to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a thrilling match that kicks off the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This event marks the beginning of the tournament's 19th season and signifies the return of competitive cricket to the iconic Bengaluru venue after a year-long hiatus due to a tragic incident during the celebrations of the Rajat Patidar-led team. This match will be the first cricket event at the stadium since the 2025 IPL season, with domestic matches being held there this year. The fresh pitches are expected to lead to high-scoring games, a common occurrence at this ground known for its short boundaries.

IPL Records and Statistics at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

Stat	Record
Total Matches	100
Batting 1st Won	43
Batting 2nd Won	53
No Result	4
Highest Total	287/3 by SRH VS RCB In IPL 2024
Lowest Total	82 all out by RCB vs KKR in 2008
Highest Run Chase	213/9 by LSG vs RCB in IPL 2023
Lowest Total Defended	138/7 vs KXIP vs RCB in 2017
Average 1st Innings Score	168
Highest Individual Score	Chris Gayle - 175 (66) vs Pune Warriors in 2013
Most runs	Virat Kohli - 3202 in 91 innings
Total Sixes	1463 sixes
Most Sixes	Virat Kohli - 137 sixes in 91 innings
Total Fours	2675 fours
Most Fours	Virat Kohli - 292 fours in 91 innings
Total Fifties	170 fifties
Most Fifties	Virat Kohli - 24
Total Hundreds	14
Most Hundreds	Virat Kohli - 4
Best Bowling Figures	Samuel Badree - 4/9 vs Mumbai Indians in 2017
Most Wickets	Yuzvendra Chahal - 54 wickets in 43 matches

RCB has struggled with one of the poorest home records in IPL history. Among teams that have played over 50 matches at their home ground, they share the worst win/loss ratio (0.4) with the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Even during their championship-winning season last year, RCB only secured two victories out of five matches played at home. They began the season with three consecutive losses at Chinnaswamy. This match also marks the first time Bengaluru will host the opening match of the tournament since the inaugural IPL season in 2008, which featured a memorable opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and RCB.