Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) started IPL 2026 with a 6-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). This victory at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was very special for RCB and it managed to end a wait that had been going on for 16 years. (PHOTO CREDIT- PTI)

Royal Challengers Bangalore won the match by chasing the target of 202 runs.

Royal Challengers Bangalore achieved the target of 202 runs in just 15.4 overs. Let us tell you, this is a new record for the fastest target chase of 200+ runs in IPL. Earlier, Rajasthan team had done this feat in 15.5 overs against Gujarat in 2025.

Devdutt Padikkal was the hero of this historic victory of Royal Challengers Bangalore. Devdutt Padikkal scored 61 runs facing 26 balls, which included 7 fours and 4 sixes. At the same time, Virat Kohli also scored unbeaten 69 runs in 38 balls. (PHOTO CREDIT- PTI)

Jacob Duffy was most successful in bowling. He performed amazingly on his IPL debut and took 3 wickets for just 22 runs in 4 overs.