Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match of IPL 2026, with the defending champions looking to make the most of the absence of SRH skipper Pat Cummins. Ishan Kishan has taken over as captain, and the Indian wicket-keeper batsman has his work cut out for him in leading a relatively thin new team 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 arrives in a team so loaded with talent, including marginalized Josh Hazlewood, that he will have to settle for a supporting role. The same goes for Jacob Bethell, who impressed when called upon last season and has since come of age on the international stage.
If Hyderabad are to have any chance at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which underwent 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 their qualification for the final two years ago, but has barely made any discernible impact since. There is no doubt that the man everyone wants to see is Virat Kohli, fit and well-rested, finally IPL champion.
Read on for our guide on where to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad live streams online and on TV from 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 the USA
In the United States, streaming service dedicated to cricket Willow TV is the perfect 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 the UK
RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad is broadcast on Aerial sportswhich is the exclusive UK broadcaster of IPL 2026. The game will be broadcast on Cricket and Main Event channels.
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How to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in India
In India, RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad is broadcast on Star Sports Network, with live streaming available via JioHotstar.
JioHotstar prices start at Rs. 9,999. 299 ($3.49) per month, increasing to Rs. 899 ($10.50 USD) per year.
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How to watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Australia
RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, along with every IPL 2026 match, is being broadcast on Fox Cricket via Foxtel in Australia, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.
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Who are the RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad teams?
The RCB team: Rajat Patidar (c) Virat Kohli Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra
SSR 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 Ansari, Salil Arora, Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, 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 league stage matches to finish second in the table, behind Punjab Kings. However, they beat PBKS twice in the playoffs to win the IPL title for the first time.
SRH won six and lost seven of their league stage matches to finish in sixth place.
Can I watch RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on my mobile?
Yes, most broadcasters offer streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser.
You can also stay updated with all the action via the Indian Premier League’s official social media channels: @iplt20 on Instagram, @IPL on X and the IPL Facebook page.
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