India, March 28 -- The Indian Premier League 2026 begins today, March 28, with an exciting opening clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The 19th edition of the T20 tournament is expected to start on a high, with fans anticipating a run-heavy contest based on previous encounters between the two sides.

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Both teams enter the opener without their star pacers, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins. Their absence has added an extra layer of intrigue, with questions around team combinations and whether replacements can step up to fill the void.

Amid the buzz around the opening ma...