Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- The excitement around the Indian Premier League is set to return as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday unveiled the schedule for the first phase of IPL 2026. The 19th edition of the tournament will begin on March 28 with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, setting the stage for another thrilling season of T20 cricket.

Opening Clash in Bengaluru

The tournament opener promises a high-voltage contest as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the reigning champions, will look to begin their title defence on home turf against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With passionate fans expected to fill the stands in Bengaluru, t...