RCB 2026

Royal Challengers Bangalore 2026: Match Schedule, Squad, Venues & Player List

RCB has an extraordinarily fan following; the glitz of the RCB franchise captures the average fan's eyes every season, regardless of the outcome, which will hold true in 2026 as well. The RCB batting lineup has been its strongest asset, and for a great deal of RCB's existence, it has been made up of some of the world's best Indian and foreign players. By infusing a blend of established veterans and up-and-coming, local talent, RCB is developing a well-balanced team. This synergy between the veterans and younger players is what has established RCB as competitive in today's game as well as having a piece of tomorrow's game.

Normally, when it comes to familiarity to IPL supporters, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, would rank among the most known grounds, recognized as having plenty of energy with batters getting ample opportunities to score, meaning that RCB has been offering plenty of exciting performances, not only as part of IPL but equally as well throughout their history.

RCB Team 2026: A Powerhouse

Chinnaswamy Stadium

Over the years, the main strategy of RCB has rested upon the power hitters of the team for chasing down or posting daunting scores. The usual group of retained players includes ex-captain Virat Kohli and other star performers.

The team combines seasoned veterans with young talent, creating a well-balanced squad that excites fans every season.

Captain: Rajat Patidar
Coach: Andy Flower
Owner: Royal Challengers Sports Private Ltd
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

RCB 2026 Squad

Batters

Rajat Patidar
Devdutt Padikkal
Virat Kohli
Phil Salt (WK)
Jitesh Sharma (WK)
Jordan Cox (WK)

All-Rounders

Krunal Pandya
Swapnil Singh
Tim David
Romario Shepherd
Jacob Bethell
Venkatesh Iyer
Satvik Deswal
Mangesh Yadav
Vicky Ostwal
Vihaan Malhotra
Kanishk Chouhan

Bowlers

Josh Hazlewood
Rasikh Dar
Suyash Sharma
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Nuwan Thushara
Abhinandan Singh
Jacob Duffy
Yash Dayal