# RCB Demolishes SRH in IPL Opener

URL: https://technosports.co.in/rcb-demolishes-srh-in-ipl-opener/  
Published: 2026-07-01  
Updated: 2026-07-01  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The Chinnaswamy roared back to life! Defending champions RCB crushed Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in a high-octane 2026 season opener.

- **Jacob Duffy:** Electric IPL debut stifled SRH early.
- **Devdutt Padikkal:** Explosive Impact Sub blitzed a 21-ball fifty.
- **Virat Kohli:** The chase-master remained unbeaten, sealing a dominant victory.

RCB’s title defense starts with pure, unfiltered dominance.