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	RCB is one of the most popular and valuable franchises in the IPL. After several near misses, the team won its maiden IPL title in 2025. Prior to this, it had finished as runners-up in 2009, 2011, and 2016, and has qualified for the playoffs multiple times.		RCB is one of the most popular and valuable franchises in the IPL. After several near misses, the team won its maiden IPL title in 2025. Prior to this, it had finished as runners-up in 2009, 2011, and 2016, and has qualified for the playoffs multiple times.

	As of 2025, Rajat Patidar serves as the team’s captain, while Andy Flower is the head coach. The franchise has also competed in the Champions League Twenty20, finishing as runners-up in 2011. In 2024, RCB’s brand value was estimated at around $117 million.		As of 2025, [[Rajat Patidar]] serves as the team’s captain, while Andy Flower is the head coach. The franchise has also competed in the Champions League Twenty20, finishing as runners-up in 2011. In 2024, RCB’s brand value was estimated at around $117 million.

	== History ==		== History ==

	The Indian Premier League was launched in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The Bengaluru franchise was acquired by Vijay Mallya for US$111.6 million, making it the second-highest bid at the time.		The Indian Premier League was launched in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in [[India]]. The Bengaluru franchise was acquired by Vijay Mallya for US$111.6 million, making it the second-highest bid at the time.

	Rahul Dravid was the team’s first captain. Despite a star-studded squad featuring Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan, and Jacques Kallis, the team finished seventh in its debut season. Under Anil Kumble’s leadership, RCB reached its first IPL final in 2009 but lost to Deccan Chargers.		Rahul Dravid was the team’s first captain. Despite a star-studded squad featuring Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan, and Jacques Kallis, the team finished seventh in its debut season. Under Anil Kumble’s leadership, RCB reached its first IPL final in 2009 but lost to Deccan Chargers.
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	In 2011, RCB again reached the IPL final, powered by Chris Gayle, but finished as runners-up to Chennai Super Kings. The team also finished as runners-up in the Champions League T20 that year.		In 2011, RCB again reached the IPL final, powered by Chris Gayle, but finished as runners-up to Chennai Super Kings. The team also finished as runners-up in the Champions League T20 that year.

	Between 2013 and 2021, Virat Kohli captained the side during a notable phase, alongside key players like Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers. The highlight came in 2016 when Kohli scored a record 973 runs in a single IPL season, although RCB lost the final to Sunrisers Hyderabad.		Between 2013 and 2021, [[Virat Kohli]] captained the side during a notable phase, alongside key players like Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers. The highlight came in 2016 when Kohli scored a record 973 runs in a single IPL season, although RCB lost the final to [[Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)\|Sunrisers Hyderabad]].

	RCB finally achieved a historic milestone by winning its maiden IPL title in 2025, ending a long wait for the franchise.		RCB finally achieved a historic milestone by winning its maiden IPL title in 2025, ending a long wait for the franchise.
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	! Player Name !! Role		! Player Name !! Role
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	\| Rajat Patidar \|\| Batter		\| [[Rajat Patidar]]\|\| Batter
	\|-		\|-
	\| Devdutt Padikkal \|\| Batter		\| [[Devdutt Padikkal]]\|\| Batter
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Virat Kohli]]\|\| Batter		\| [[Virat Kohli]]\|\| Batter
	\|-		\|-
	\| Phil Salt \|\| WK-Batter		\| [[Phil Salt]]\|\| WK-Batter
	\|-		\|-
	\| Jitesh Sharma \|\| WK-Batter		\| [[Jitesh Sharma]]\|\| WK-Batter
	\|-		\|-
	\| Jordan Cox \|\| WK-Batter		\| Jordan Cox \|\| WK-Batter
	\|-		\|-
	\| Krunal Pandya \|\| All-Rounder		\| [[Krunal Pandya]]\|\| All-Rounder
	\|-		\|-
	\| Swapnil Singh \|\| All-Rounder		\| Swapnil Singh \|\| All-Rounder
	\|-		\|-
	\| Tim David \|\| All-Rounder		\| [[Tim David]]\|\| All-Rounder
	\|-		\|-
	\| Romario Shepherd \|\| All-Rounder		\| [[Romario Shepherd]]\|\| All-Rounder
	\|-		\|-
	\| Jacob Bethell \|\| All-Rounder		\| Jacob Bethell \|\| All-Rounder
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	\| Rasikh Dar \|\| Bowler		\| Rasikh Dar \|\| Bowler
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	\| Suyash Sharma \|\| Bowler		\| [[Suyash Sharma]]\|\| Bowler
	\|-		\|-
	\| Bhuvneshwar Kumar \|\| Bowler		\| [[Bhuvneshwar Kumar]]\|\| Bowler
	\|-		\|-
	\| Nuwan Thushara \|\| Bowler		\| Nuwan Thushara \|\| Bowler
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	\| Abhinandan Singh \|\| Bowler		\| Abhinandan Singh \|\| Bowler
	\|-		\|-
	\| Jacob Duffy \|\| Bowler		\| [[Jacob Duffy]]\|\| Bowler
	\|-		\|-
	\| Yash Dayal \|\| Bowler		\| Yash Dayal \|\| Bowler

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	\| logo = RCB_Logo.~~jpg~~		\| logo = RCB_Logo.jpeg
	\| logo_caption= Official Logo		\| logo_caption= Official Logo
	\| founded = 2008		\| founded = 2008

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}}'''Royal Challengers Bengaluru''' (RCB), formerly known as Royal Challengers Bangalore, is a professional Twenty20 cricket team based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The team competes in the Indian Premier League and was established in 2008 by United Spirits. It plays its home matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

RCB is one of the most popular and valuable franchises in the IPL. After several near misses, the team won its maiden IPL title in 2025. Prior to this, it had finished as runners-up in 2009, 2011, and 2016, and has qualified for the playoffs multiple times.

As of 2025, Rajat Patidar serves as the team’s captain, while Andy Flower is the head coach. The franchise has also competed in the Champions League Twenty20, finishing as runners-up in 2011. In 2024, RCB’s brand value was estimated at around $117 million.

== History ==

The Indian Premier League was launched in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The Bengaluru franchise was acquired by Vijay Mallya for US$111.6 million, making it the second-highest bid at the time.

Rahul Dravid was the team’s first captain. Despite a star-studded squad featuring Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan, and Jacques Kallis, the team finished seventh in its debut season. Under Anil Kumble’s leadership, RCB reached its first IPL final in 2009 but lost to Deccan Chargers.

In 2011, RCB again reached the IPL final, powered by Chris Gayle, but finished as runners-up to Chennai Super Kings. The team also finished as runners-up in the Champions League T20 that year.

Between 2013 and 2021, Virat Kohli captained the side during a notable phase, alongside key players like Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers. The highlight came in 2016 when Kohli scored a record 973 runs in a single IPL season, although RCB lost the final to Sunrisers Hyderabad.

RCB finally achieved a historic milestone by winning its maiden IPL title in 2025, ending a long wait for the franchise.

== Home Ground ==

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru serves as the home ground of RCB. The stadium has a seating capacity of around 35,000 and is known for its vibrant atmosphere, especially during IPL matches, where fans create a lively and energetic environment.

== Team Colors and Logo ==

The name “Royal Challengers” is derived from a liquor brand owned by Vijay Mallya. The team’s logo features a lion crest symbolizing strength and courage. Over the years, the logo has undergone several redesigns, notably in 2016, 2020, and after the 2024 rebranding to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

The team’s primary colors are red and black, representing aggression, power, and passion, and these colors have remained a consistent part of the franchise’s identity.

== Key Persons ==
* '''Owner:''' United Spirits<ref>{{cite web |title=RCB Squad – Men |url=https://www.royalchallengers.com/rcb-squad-men |website=Royal Challengers |access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref>
* '''Captain:''' Rajat Patidar

== Current Team ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ ''' Royal Challengers Bangalore 2026 Squad'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Team Profile |url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/royal-challengers-bengaluru |website=Official IPLT20 |access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref>
! Player Name !! Role
|-
| Rajat Patidar || Batter
|-
| Devdutt Padikkal || Batter
|-
| [[Virat Kohli]]|| Batter
|-
| Phil Salt || WK-Batter
|-
| Jitesh Sharma || WK-Batter
|-
| Jordan Cox || WK-Batter
|-
| Krunal Pandya || All-Rounder
|-
| Swapnil Singh || All-Rounder
|-
| Tim David || All-Rounder
|-
| Romario Shepherd || All-Rounder
|-
| Jacob Bethell || All-Rounder
|-
| Venkatesh Iyer || All-Rounder
|-
| Satvik Deswal || All-Rounder
|-
| Mangesh Yadav || All-Rounder
|-
| Vicky Ostwal || All-Rounder
|-
| Vihaan Malhotra || All-Rounder
|-
| Kanishk Chouhan || All-Rounder
|-
| Josh Hazlewood || Bowler
|-
| Rasikh Dar || Bowler
|-
| Suyash Sharma || Bowler
|-
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar || Bowler
|-
| Nuwan Thushara || Bowler
|-
| Abhinandan Singh || Bowler
|-
| Jacob Duffy || Bowler
|-
| Yash Dayal || Bowler
|}

== Achievements and Records ==
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finished as runners-up in the Indian Premier League on three occasions—in 2009, 2011, and 2016.

The franchise achieved a historic milestone by winning its maiden IPL title in 2025, ending a long wait since its inception in 2008. This victory marked RCB’s first championship win in the league.

== Season Summary ==
'''RCB IPL Performance'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/team/royal-challengers-bengaluru-335970 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Matches !! Won !! Lost !! Group Stage !! Final Result
|-
| 2008 || 14 || 4 || 10 || 7th out of 8 || League stage
|-
| 2009 || 16 || 9 || 7 || 3rd out of 8 || Runners-up
|-
| 2010 || 16 || 8 || 8 || 4th out of 8 || Third place
|-
| 2011 || 17 || 10 || 6 || 1st out of 10 || Runners-up
|-
| 2012 || 16 || 8 || 7 || 5th out of 9 || League stage
|-
| 2013 || 16 || 9 || 7 || 5th out of 9 || League stage
|-
| 2014 || 14 || 5 || 9 || 7th out of 8 || League stage
|-
| 2015 || 16 || 8 || 6 || 3rd out of 8 || Third place
|-
| 2016 || 16 || 9 || 7 || 2nd out of 8 || Runners-up
|-
| 2017 || 14 || 3 || 10 || 8th out of 8 || League stage
|-
| 2018 || 14 || 6 || 8 || 6th out of 8 || League stage
|-
| 2019 || 14 || 5 || 8 || 8th out of 8 || League stage
|-
| 2020 || 15 || 7 || 8 || 4th out of 8 || Playoffs
|-
| 2021 || 15 || 9 || 6 || 3rd out of 8 || Playoffs
|-
| 2022 || 16 || 9 || 7 || 4th out of 10 || Third place
|-
| 2023 || 14 || 7 || 7 || 6th out of 10 || League stage
|-
| 2024 || 15 || 7 || 8 || 4th out of 10 || Playoffs
|-
| 2025 || 16 || 11 || 4 || 2nd out of 10 || Champions
|}

== Popularity ==
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)** has one of the largest and most passionate fan bases in the Indian Premier League. Supporters are widely known for their chants such as *“RCB! RCB!”* and *“Ee Sala Cup Namde”*. Home matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium often create a vibrant atmosphere, with fans turning the venue into a sea of red.

RCB is also among the most followed cricket franchises on social media, with a significant presence on platforms such as Instagram. The franchise was the first in the IPL to introduce free Wi-Fi at its home stadium. Its popularity has been driven by star players, strong fan engagement, and its historic IPL title win in 2025, establishing it as one of the most iconic teams in the league.

== External Links ==
* [https://www.rcbt20.com Official website]
* [https://www.iplt20.com/teams/royal-challengers-bangalore IPL T20 Team Profile]

== See also ==
* [[Kolkata Knight Riders]]
* [[Chennai Super Kings]]
* [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]
* [[Mumbai Indians]]

== References ==
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[[Category:RCB players]]
[[Category:IPL teams]]

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Kolkata Knight Riders]]		* [[Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)]]
	* [[Chennai Super Kings]]		* [[Chennai Super Kings (CSK)]]
	* [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]		* [[Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)]]
	* [[Mumbai Indians]]		* [[Mumbai Indians (MI)]]

	== References ==		== References ==