RCB · IPL 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Long-suffering loyal fanbase finally rewarded with a maiden title in 2025 — Virat Kohli's franchise.

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IPL Title
2025
Home City
Bengaluru
Home Venue
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Founded
2008
Owner
United Spirits / Diageo
Captain (2026)
Rajat Patidar
Head Coach
Andy Flower
Last 5 Seasons
1× champion · 4× playoff
All-time Titles
2025

Notable Players in Royal Challengers Bengaluru History

Virat Kohli

All-time IPL leading run-scorer (8000+ runs)

AB de Villiers

RCB legend, 5181 IPL runs at SR 151

Chris Gayle

175* (66 balls), highest individual T20 score

Yuzvendra Chahal

All-time IPL leading wicket-taker

Faf du Plessis

Captain 2022-2024, consistent run-scorer

Last 5 Seasons

IPL 2025🏆 Champion
IPL 2024Playoffs
IPL 2023League #6
IPL 2022Playoffs
IPL 2021Playoffs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Title-Winning Seasons

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About Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is one of the ten franchise teams competing in the Indian Premier League 2026. Based in Bengaluru and owned by United Spirits / Diageo (formerly Vijay Mallya), the team plays its home matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Founded in 2008, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has won the IPL 1 time (2025). The 2026 season is led by captain Rajat Patidar under head coach Andy Flower.

Recent Form

Across the last 5 seasons, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the IPL 1 time and qualified for the playoffs 4 times. Their most recent title came in IPL 2025.

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