Updated On: 21 March, 2024 06:01 AM IST | New Delhi | AFP
They take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, in the opening match in Chennai on Friday.

Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant will be under scrutiny on their return to action as the Indian Premier League begins on Friday, with the T20 World Cup hot on its heels.
Master batsman Kohli, who missed India’s 4-1 Test series victory over England because of the birth of his second child, is back with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, previously the Royal Challengers Bangalore. They take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, in the opening match in Chennai on Friday.