IPL 2026: First match of marquee event set to be played between THESE two teams
Updated On: 11 March, 2026 08:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
After concluding the first match, the tournament will witness Mumbai Indians (MI) play their first game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 29 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's players celebrate a wicket during the match (Pic: File Pic)
The first match of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played between defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
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