New Delhi, March 11 -- Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will begin their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign with a blockbuster clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Bengaluru on 28 March.

The fixtures for the first phase of IPL 2026 were officially announced on Wednesday. The first phase will consist of 20 matches, between 28 March and 12 April.

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