Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended their trophy drought in IPL 2025. The powerhouse in the Indian Premier League (IPL) began their journey in 2008, with a mission to conquer cricket’s grandest T20 stage. Representing the vibrant city of Bengaluru, RCB have been home to cricketing legends and fan favourites.
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RCB Schedule for IPL 2026
| Date | Day | Home | Away | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/03/26 | Sat | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru |
| 05/04/26 | Sun | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru |
| 10/04/26 | Fri | Rajasthan Royals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Guwahati |
| 12/04/26 | Sun | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai |
RCB Squad for IPL 2026
Retained Players (17): Abhinandan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Devdutt Padikkal, Jacob Bethell, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya, Nuwan Thushara, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Dar, Romario Shepherd, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal
Releases: Swastik Chikara, Mayank Agarwal, Tim Seifert, Manoj Bhandage, Liam Livingstone, Lungi Ngidi, Blessing Muzarabani, Mohit Rathee
Auction picks: Venkatesh Iyer (INR 7 crore), Mangesh Yadav (INR 5.2 crore), Jacob Duffy (INR 2 crore), Satwik Deswal (INR 30 lakh), Jordan Cox (INR 75 lakh), Vihaan Malhotra (INR 30 lakh), Kanishk Chouhan (INR 30 lakh), Vicky Ostwal (INR 30 lakh)
Players Ruled Out: Nuwan Thushara, Yash Dayal
RCB bio
Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are a franchise cricket team that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise, one of the original eight IPL teams, has lost all three of its IPL final appearances (in 2009 against the Deccan Chargers, in 2011 against the Chennai Super Kings, and in 2016 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad). In the 2011 CLT20, the team also placed second, losing to the Mumbai Indians in the championship match.
RCB logo and jersey
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has undergone various changes to their logo and jersey designs over the years. The RCB logo typically features a prominent golden lion head, signifying strength and determination. The team’s jersey colours have varied, ranging from red and gold to black. These design elements are often revamped or modified in different IPL seasons, sometimes incorporating innovative themes or collaborations.
| Jersey Colour | Red |
| Mian Rivals | Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings |
| Key Players | Virat Kohli |
Administration & Support Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Prathmesh Mishra |
| Batting Coach and Mentor | Dinesh Karthik |
| Vice President & Head | Rajesh Menon |
| Head of Marketing & Revenue | Nikhil Sosale |
| Head of Content & Digital | Ajith Ramamurthy |
| Head Coach | Andy Flower |
| Bowling Coach | Adam Griffith |
| Fielding Coach and Talent Scout | Malolan Rangarajan |
| Director of Cricket Operations | Mo Bobat |
| Strength and Conditioning Coach | Shanker Basu |
| Team Physio | Evan Speechly |
| Team Analyst | Freddie Wilde |
| Sports Massage Therapist | Navnita Gautam |
| Masseur & Caretaker | Ramesh Mane |
| Masseur | Mangesh |
| Wellness Expert | Dr. Chaitanya Sridhar |
RCB Sponsors
Muthoot Fincorp, DP World (Dubai Ports World), Reliance Jio, Exide, MPL (Mobile Premier League), Meesho, Chola MS General Insurance, boAt, Puma, Nippon Paint, Kingfisher, Nestlé Munch, BuyStars,
Team Performance year-wise
| Year | Mat | W | L | NR | Group Stage | Final Standing | Captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 7/8 | League stage | Rahul Dravid |
| 2009 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3/8 | Runners-up | Kevin Pietersen |
| 2010 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 4/8 | Playoffs | Anil Kumble |
| 2011 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1/10 | Runners-up | Daniel Vettori |
| 2012 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 5/9 | League stage | Daniel Vettori |
| 2013 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 5/9 | League stage | Virat Kohli |
| 2014 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 7/8 | League stage | Virat Kohli |
| 2015 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3/8 | Playoffs | Virat Kohli |
| 2016 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2/8 | Runners-up | Virat Kohli |
| 2017 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 8/8 | League stage | Virat Kohli |
| 2018 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 6/8 | League stage | Virat Kohli |
| 2019 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 8/8 | League stage | Virat Kohli |
| 2020 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 4/8 | Playoffs | Virat Kohli |
| 2021 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3/8 | Playoffs | Virat Kohli |
| 2022 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 4/10 | Playoffs | Faf du Plessis |
| 2023 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6/10 | League stage | Faf du Plessis |
| 2024 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 4/10 | Playoffs | Faf du Plessis |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/10 | Champions | Rajat Patidar |
