RCB Practice Matches IPL 2026 Live Score, Key Performers and Kohli's Knock

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is now just a few days away, and the season opener will feature defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28.

The game will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, nearly a year after unfortunate incidents occurred at the venue during RCB’s title celebration. Skipper Rajat Patidar will be looking to lead his side to back-to-back titles and join MI and CSK as teams that have successfully defended their IPL crown.

One of the key changes from last season is the inclusion of Venkatesh Iyer in the squad. The team will also be concerned about Josh Hazlewood’s fitness and availability, who is one of the best bowlers in IPL. Still, they have solid backup options in Jacob Duffy and Nuwan Thushara.

RCB Practice Match Scorecard 2026

During the RCB warmup match 2026, which was organised as an intra-squad fixture, with the teams split into two sides led by Krunal Pandya and Venkatesh Iyer. RCB’s social media handles later uploaded clips and major highlights from the game on their YouTube channel.

Batting first, Venkatesh Iyer’s side put up a strong show as Jitesh Sharma, who is one of the best wicketkeepers in IPL, led the scoring with 81 off just 37 deliveries. Notably, Virat Kohli RCB practice match performance was brief but impressive, scoring 29 runs from 12 balls.

During the chase, Team Krunal put on a dominant display and easily crossed the target, finishing with 247 runs to seal the win. Rajat Patidar led the scoring, while two other batters also chipped in with impressive half-centuries.

Head coach Andy Flower was impressed with the efforts of the pace attack, as Abhinandan Singh, Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Mangesh Yadav delivered strong spells during the session. However, detailed bowling figures from the practice match were not officially available.

Where to Watch RCB Practice Match Live?

RCB practice matches ahead of IPL 2026 are not available for live viewing on television or any official streaming service. These intra-squad games are mainly held for preparation purposes, which is why there is no full coverage.

Fans can still stay updated through Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s official YouTube channel and social media pages, where the franchise shares match highlights, important moments, and behind-the-scenes clips.