As IPL 2026 gets underway, there is plenty more to look forward to apart from the opening encounter in Bengaluru. In his preview, Kingshuk Kusari notes that this season comes after a slightly disrupted lineup that has been plagued by injuries, late arrivals and global events, making it a more uneven start than usual.
There is also a moment of pause before the event. The league returns to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium less than a year after last season’s tragic stampede, with organizers and franchises taking steps to ensure increased security and pay tribute to those who lost their lives.
Today’s opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad promises runs on the field, with both teams boasting explosive bats but slightly weaker attacks – what could be a point-scoring start to the season.
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