The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the reigning T20 cricket IPL champions.
They will look to defend this title in the 2026 season, hoping to become the third IPL franchise to win back-to-back IPL trophies. As fans of any sport know, they have a tall task ahead of them.
Here is the team hub for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB fans can find all news, injury information, rumors, schedule, player list, stat leaders, and more. Instead of hopping from site to site, this page will serve as a “one-stop shop” for everything that fans want to know.
When Does RCB Play Next? Royal Challengers Bengaluru Schedule & Results
Here is the full schedule for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, along with the results from each match.
- March 28th: vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: RCB win by 6 wickets, 203/4 to 201/9
- April 5th: vs Chennai Super Kings: RCB wins by 43 runs, 250/3 to 207.
- April 10th: vs Rajasthan Royals – 7:30 PM IST
- April 12th: vs Mumbai Indians – 7:30 PM IST
- April 15th: vs Lucknow Super Giants – 7:30 PM IST
- April 18th: vs Delhi Capitals – 7:30 PM IST
- April 24th: vs Gujarat Titans – 7:30 PM IST
- April 27th: vs Delhi Capitals- 7:30 PM IST
- April 30th: vs Gujarat Titans – 7:30 PM IST
- May 7th: vs Lucknow Super Giants – 7:30 PM IST
- May 10th: vs Mumbai Indians – 7:30 PM IST
- May 13th: vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 7:30 PM IST
- May 17th: vs Punjab Kings – 7:30 PM IST
- May 22nd: vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – 7:30 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team Record
- Standings Rank: 4th
- Team Record: 2 wins/0 losses/0 NR/2.501 NRR
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 2026 Squad & Other Team Details
Here is the RCB squad for the 2026 IPL season. Additionally, here is the coach and other information.
- Coach: Andy Flower
- IPL Trophies: 1 (2025)
- Batters: Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, & Jordan Cox.
- 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, Abinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, & Yash Dayal.
RCB Injured, Out, & Substitute Players
Here is the list of every player who is either injured, out, or a substitute player in their latest match.
- Josh Hazlewood
- Jacob Bethell
- Rasikh Dar
- Kanishk Chouhan
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Yash Dayal
- Nuwan Thushara
Playing XI From Their Most Recently Played Match
Here was RCB’s playing XI from their first match of the season against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. This section will always be updated with RCB’s playing 11 from their most recent match.
- Playing XI vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (March 28)
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Tim David
- Romario Shepherd
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Abhinandan Kumar
- Jacob Duffy
- Suyash Sharma
Rumors Surrounding the RCB
Find the latest chatter and rumors surrounding the Royal Challengers Bengaluru here.
- Ottneil Baartman linked to RCB? Could Baartman be a potential replacement for Nuwan Thushara?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Stat Leaders
Here is where you will find the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s leaders in the bowling and batting categories.
RCB Orange Cap
This is the run leader for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- Devdutt Padikkal: 111 runs
RCB Purple Cap
This is the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s leading wicket-taker.
- Jacob Duffy: 5 wickets.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team Hub: Everything You Need to Know This Season