The wait for this season’s Indian Premier League (IPL) is finally over. The defending champion, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad as another riveting season of the IPL gets underway on Saturday, in Bengaluru.

The IPL, which now begins with all franchises boasting homegrown captains, is rebalancing to showcase, develop and depend on Indian assets. Franchises have come to realise the abundance of domestic talent, with a pool that offers credible options for every role.

When RCB takes on SRH, the likely absence of Australian pace stalwarts Pat Cummins (SRH) and Josh Hazlewood (RCB) only reinforces that reality. As the action unfolds, the spotlight will remain firmly on how effectively teams harness their Indian core while complementing it with high-impact overseas specialists.

RCB vs SRH Weather forecast?

Bengaluru will have typical summer temperatures throughout the day, with temperatures ranging between 22 and 34 degree celsius.

During the match at 7:30 pm, the temperature is expected to be between 25 and 27 degree celsius, with humidity at 47 per cent.

Will there be rain during RCB vs SRH?

Very Unlikely.

Though there is 60 per cent chance of cloud cover during the match, it is expected to be pleasant in and around the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with probability of rain about 10 per cent.

Published on Mar 28, 2026