Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Est. 2008 • Group A • IPL 2026
DEFENDING CHAMPIONS
Captain
Virat Kohli
Head Coach
Andy Flower
Home Ground
M Chinnaswamy Stadium
Bengaluru, Karnataka
IPL Titles
1 (2025)
FIRST EVER!
RCB Squad — IPL 2026
| # | Player | Role | Nationality | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli C | BAT | India | Retained |
| 2 | Phil Salt (wk) | WK | England | New Signing |
| 3 | Rajat Patidar | BAT | India | Retained |
| 4 | Faf du Plessis | BAT | South Africa | — |
| 5 | Glenn Maxwell | ALL | Australia | — |
| 6 | Liam Livingstone | ALL | England | — |
| 7 | Dinesh Karthik (wk) | WK | India | — |
| 8 | Wanindu Hasaranga | ALL | Sri Lanka | — |
| 9 | Mohammed Siraj | BOWL | India | Retained |
| 10 | Josh Hazlewood | BOWL | Australia | — |
| 11 | Yash Dayal | BOWL | India | — |
| 12 | Karn Sharma | BOWL | India | — |
| 13 | Reece Topley | BOWL | England | — |
| 14 | Akash Deep | BOWL | India | — |
All-Time Records
Most Runs (All-Time)
8,004+
Virat Kohli — the heartbeat of RCB since 2008
Highest Individual Score
175*
Chris Gayle vs PWI, 2013 — IPL record that still stands
IPL Titles
1
2025 — The drought-breaking maiden title!
Home Ground
Chinnaswamy
Bengaluru — known for flat decks & high-scoring thrillers
Team Analysis
⚡ Strengths
- ▶ Virat Kohli in supreme form — RCB's all-time leading run scorer and now a champion captain
- ▶ Phil Salt is an explosive new addition at the top, bringing power-hitting from ball one
- ▶ Strong spin department with Wanindu Hasaranga offering control and wickets in the middle overs
- ▶ Defending champions confidence — a squad that knows how to win under pressure
⚠ Weaknesses
- ▶ Death bowling remains a concern — Chinnaswamy's short boundaries make it punishing
- ▶ Middle-order depth is thin if Maxwell and Livingstone fail to fire consistently
- ▶ M Chinnaswamy Stadium is notoriously hard to defend totals — dew and flat pitches favor chasers
Recent & Upcoming Matches
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the captain of RCB in IPL 2026?
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Virat Kohli is the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. He has been the face of the franchise since 2008 and led them to their first-ever IPL title in 2025.
Has RCB ever won the IPL?
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Yes! After years of heartbreak and being known as perennial underachievers, RCB finally won their first-ever IPL title in 2025. They enter IPL 2026 as the defending champions.
Who are the key players in RCB's IPL 2026 squad?
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RCB's key players include captain Virat Kohli, new signing Phil Salt (wicketkeeper), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Mohammed Siraj.
What is RCB's home ground and why is it famous?
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RCB's home ground is M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. It is famous for its flat batting pitches, short boundaries, and dew factor, making it one of the highest-scoring grounds in IPL history. Chris Gayle's record 175* was scored here.