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RCB vs SRH Match Report: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal shine as defending champions overpower Hyderabad

Royal Challengers Bengaluru started their IPL 2026 campaign with a win. They beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets. Virat Kohli led the chase with an unbeaten 69. Devdutt Padikkal also scored a quick 61. Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 201 for nine. Jacob Duffy took three wickets for Bengaluru. Ishan Kishan scored 80 for Hyderabad.