By: Pavitra Shome
RCB begin IPL 2026 vs SRH at Chinnaswamy. Patidar's champions look to defend their crown, while Kishan's SRH chase redemption in a fiery season opener under Bengaluru's lights.
Pavitra Shome is a Senior Copyeditor at Republic World. She specializes in various aspects of sports, including individual and team sports, competitive sports, and the business and marketing of sports, as well as their cultural implications. Pavitra's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as Republic World, Firstpost, and MSN.
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