IPL 2026 Full Schedule Released by BCCI: Sunrisers Hyderabad Kick Off Season
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the comprehensive schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, marking the start of another thrilling cricket season. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will commence their campaign with an away match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday, March 28, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, setting the stage for an exciting opener.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Updated Squad for IPL 2026
Following a productive mini-auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad have bolstered their roster with strategic acquisitions. The franchise entered the auction with a purse of Rs 25.50 crore and successfully filled 10 slots to complement their retained core squad. The full SRH squad for IPL 2026 includes:
- Ishan Kishan (Captain/Wicketkeeper)
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Abhishek Sharma
- Travis Head
- Aniket Verma
- Smaran Ravichandran
- Salil Arora
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Pat Cummins
- Liam Livingstone
- Kamindu Mendis
- Krains Fuletra
- Brydon Carse
- Praful Hinge
- Sakib Hussain
- Onkar Tarmale
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Shivam Mavi
- Harshal Patel
- Eshan Malinga
- David Payne
- Harsh Dubey
- Amit Kumar
- Zeeshan Ansari
Complete Schedule of SRH Matches in IPL 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad will play a mix of home and away fixtures throughout the tournament. Here is the detailed schedule for SRH's matches in IPL 2026:
Home Matches at Hyderabad
- April 5: vs Lucknow Super Giants at 3:30 PM IST
- April 13: vs Rajasthan Royals at 7:30 PM IST
- April 18: vs Chennai Super Kings at 7:30 PM IST
- April 21: vs Delhi Capitals at 7:30 PM IST
- May 3: vs Kolkata Knight Riders at 3:30 PM IST
- May 6: vs Punjab Kings at 7:30 PM IST
- May 22: vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru at 7:30 PM IST
Away Matches Across Various Venues
- March 28: vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Bengaluru at 7:30 PM IST
- April 2: vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata at 7:30 PM IST
- April 11: vs Punjab Kings in Mullanpur at 3:30 PM IST
- April 25: vs Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur at 7:30 PM IST
- April 29: vs Mumbai Indians in Mumbai at 7:30 PM IST
- May 12: vs Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad at 7:30 PM IST
- May 18: vs Chennai Super Kings in Chennai at 7:30 PM IST
This schedule ensures a balanced mix of day and night matches, with key clashes against top teams like Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. Fans can look forward to intense rivalries and high-stakes games as SRH aims for a strong performance in IPL 2026.
Key Highlights and Tournament Insights
The IPL 2026 season promises to be a spectacle of cricket, with Sunrisers Hyderabad leveraging their auction strategy to build a competitive team. The inclusion of international stars like Pat Cummins and Liam Livingstone adds depth to the squad, while domestic talents such as Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma provide local flair. The schedule is designed to maximize viewer engagement, with matches spread across prime time slots and various iconic stadiums in India.
As the tournament progresses, fans are encouraged to stay updated with the latest IPL news, including the IPL Points Table, race for the IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. The BCCI's announcement sets the stage for months of cricketing action, with Sunrisers Hyderabad poised to make a significant impact from the very first match.
