Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2026 IPL opener, with the reigning champions looking to make the most of SRH skipper Pat Cummins’ absence. Ishan Kishan has taken on captaincy duties and the Indian wicket-keeper-batsman has worked his way out of leading a relatively thin new-look side that has undergone heavier surgery than most.
RCB, on the other hand, retained 17 players and made eight new signings, the most notable being Venkatesh Iyer. However, he comes into a squad so loaded with talent, even with Josh Hazlewood sidelined, that he will have to settle for a supporting role. The same applies to Jacob Bethell, who impressed when he was called up last season and has since come of age on the international stage.
If Hyderabad are to stand a chance at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which has undergone renovations after 11 people lost their lives during RCB’s title celebrations last June, they need to get more from Travis Head. He played a key role in getting them to the final two years ago, but has barely had any noticeable impact since. There is no doubt that the man everyone wants to see is the well-rested Virat Kohli, finally an IPL champion.
Read on for our guide on where to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad live streams online and on TV anywhere.
Can I watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad for free?
Unfortunately, there are no dedicated RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad free streams, but there is a free trial option if you live in Australia.
Kayo Sports comes with a 7-day free trial, after which a subscription starts at AU$30/month.
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How to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in USA
In the US, dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – and the IPL in its entirety.
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How to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in UK
RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will be shown on Sky Sportswhich is the exclusive UK broadcaster of the 2026 IPL. The game will be on the Cricket and Main Event channels.
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How to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in India
In India, RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will be shown on Star Sports Network, with live streaming available via JioHotstar.
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How to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Australia
RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad along with every IPL 2026 game will be shown on Fox Cricket via Foxtel in Australia, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.
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What are the RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad teams?
RCB squad: 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, Abishhoukhin D Syying, Abishhounanda C, Swapnalhan, Kanthan. Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Phil Salt, Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra
SRH Squad: 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 Ansari, Shivang Arora, Hussa Kumar, Salil Arora, Salin Arora, Hussa Krains Fuletra, Praful Hinge, Amit Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Liam Livingstone, Jack Edwards
How did RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad fare last season?
RCB won nine and lost four of their matches in the league and finished second behind Punjab Kings. But they beat PBKS twice in the post-season to win the IPL title for the first time.
SRH won six and lost seven of their league stages to finish sixth.
Can I watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on my mobile?
Yes, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through 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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