# RCB Dominates IPL 2026 Opener

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

The defending champions have arrived! RCB crushed SRH in the IPL 2026 opener, chasing 202 in just 15.4 overs.

- **The Star:** Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 69, becoming the first player to hit 4,000 IPL chase runs.
- **The Spark:** Devdutt Padikkal’s blistering 61 off 26 balls ignited the chase.

RCB is officially the team to beat this season!