× Language:

From virat kohli

IPL 2026: Abhinandan, Duffy handed tournament debut as RCB elect to bowl first against SRH

Image Source: IANS

Advertisement

RCB Opt to Bowl vs SRH in IPL 2026 Opener, Debuts for Abhinandan Singh and Jacob Duffy

By IANS News March 28, 2026 • 20:11 PM View: 379

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have handed debuts to pacers Abhinandan Singh and Jacob Duffy as captain Rajat Patidar elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2026 opening clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

Saturday’s game also marks the return of competitive cricket to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for the first time since May 17, 2025, especially after a stampede during RCB’s title winning celebrations on June 4 that claimed 11 lives.

TAGS Royal Challengers Bengaluru Abhinandan Singh Jacob Duffy Rajat Patidar Sunrisers Hyderabad Chinnaswamy Stadium Ishan Kishan Kane Williamson Pat Cummins Salil Arora Obviously Pat Playing XIs Virat Kohli Philip Salt Jitesh Sharma Tim David Tim David

Advertisement

Related Cricket News on From virat kohli

Virat Kohli at “Peak of His Powers” as RCB Begin IPL Title Defence, Says Andy Flower

Virat Kohli looks mentally sharp and “hungry” ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL opener vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, says coach Andy Flower, as RCB return to Chinnaswamy Stadium. ...

By AFP News

1 month ago
RCB Begin IPL 2026 Title Defence with Fresh Mindset, Andy Flower Backs Kohli and Leadership Core

RCB gear up for IPL 2026 opener vs Sunrisers Hyderabad as coach Andy Flower highlights a fresh approach, backs Rajat Patidar’s leadership, and praises Virat Kohli’s form. ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
IPL 2026: Defending Champions RCB Will Look For Consistency (SWOT)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) return to IPL 2026 with a point to prove. At the centre of it all is Virat Kohli. After finally ending ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
'Focus Will Be On Virat': Aakash Chopra Backs Kohli For Stellar IPL Season Over Dhoni And Rohit

Aakash Chopra: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has backed Virat Kohli to be the standout performer in IPL 2026 ahead of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, citing the right-handed batter’s ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
Kohli, Suryavanshi To Light Up IPL As Stampede Dead Remembered

The IPL roars back into action on Saturday super-charged by India's home T20 World Cup triumph, but with sombre memories of the 11 fans who died in a stampede celebrating ...

By AFP News

1 month ago
Worked Hard On Fitness To Keep Motivation After IPL Stint, Says David Warner Ahead Of PSL Campaign

Indian Premier League: David Warner, the former Australian opener, has revealed that he worked really hard to keep himself motivated and fit after retiring from the Indian Premier League (IPL) ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
Rajat Patidar’s Historic Rise: From Unsold Player to RCB’s IPL 2025 Title-Winning Captain

Discover how Rajat Patidar led RCB to their first IPL title in 2025, becoming a history-making captain after just 13 matches and completing a remarkable journey from unsold player to ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

1 month ago
World Cup Cheers Fade, IPL Roar Begins: Dhoni, Virat, Rohit Ready To Rule

Indian Premier League: The emotions of India’s T20 World Cup triumph are yet to fully sink in, but the cricketing calendar waits for no one. In just five days, the ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
Pak Opener Sahibzada Farhan Bags ICC Players Of The Month Award For February

T20 World Cup: Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has bagged the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2026 after his stunning ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
'History Of The Near Misses Gave The Team Extra Motivaton In The Final', Kohli Reflects On RCB’s IPL…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli reflected on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL triumph and said the history of the near misses gave the team extra motivation to hold their nerve ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
Kohli Laughs Off Reports Suggesting Demands For 'chartered Flight Access' In IPL

Indian Premier League: India's batting stalwart Virat Kohli has laughed off ‘fake reports’ suggesting that he demanded a chartered flight for his travel from India to London and also wishes ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
‘Squash Players Deserve The Biggest Platform’: Saurav Ghosal On Sport’s Journey To LA Olympics And Global Growth

Former India No: Former India No. 1 Saurav Ghosal described squash players as ‘one of the best athletes in the world’ and stated that they have received the biggest platform ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
IPL 2026: Virat Kohli Asks RCB Teammates About Challenges Ahead As They Defend Title

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru: As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) get ready to defend their Indian Premier League (IPL) title, their former captain and star batter Virat Kohli has warned the ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
IPL 2026: Wasim Jaffer Names RCB Playing XI Ahead Of Opener, Excludes Phil Salt

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has picked his strongest playing XI of the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier ...

By IANS News

1 month ago