IPL betting tips: Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Sunrisers Hyderabad preview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, March 28 to kick off the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

RCB, eyeing back-to-back titles, head into the tournament as one of the frontrunners in the outright winner market.

However, this shouldn’t be a comfortable opener for them against a power-packed Sunrisers Hyderabad, and offers potential early value for bettors.

Here, Sports News Blitz cricket betting writer Himanshu Sharma previews the opening fixture of the tournament and offers his best betting tips.