Aditya Birla Group, The Times Group, Blackstone, and Bolt Ventures
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.
Bat: Right Hand Bat | Bowl: Right Arm Off Break / Wicket Keeper
Rajat Patidar
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Tim David
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Venkatesh Iyer
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Virat Kohli
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All-rounders
Kanishk Chouhan
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Krunal Pandya
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Romario Shepherd
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Swapnil Singh
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Vihaan Malhotra
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Bowlers
Abhinandan Singh
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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Jacob Duffy
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Josh Hazlewood
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Mangesh Yadav
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Nuwan Thushara
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Rasikh Dar Salam
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Satvik Deswal
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Suyash Sharma
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Vicky Ostwal
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Yash Dayal
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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,