Royal Challengers Bengaluru Champion The dawn of IPL season 2026 brings the Royal Challengers Bengaluru brimming with optimism and self-assurance, having brought home their first-ever title in 2025. From that historic win, RCB have struck a balance between the old and youth, retained their match-winners,, and made smart investments in the auction as well. With the likes of stalwarts Virat Kohli being well supported by emerging talent Rajat Patidar, they will look to continue their winning ways and take it one step further. “With a good mix of experience and young Turks, RCB are very strong in all departments, which can be an attractive proposition to the 16th men at every stage in this T20 tournament. Here’s a closer look at how the 2026 RCB team looks and the coaches in charge.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Team Name | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Season | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Captain | Rajat Patidar |
| Head Coach | Andy Flower |
| Home Ground | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Owner | United Spirits Limited (Diageo Group) |
| Key Auction Additions | Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal |
| Total Squad Strength | 25 Players |
| Overseas Players | 8 |
| Objective for IPL 2026 | Defend title and maintain consistent playoff presence |
RCB Squad 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Players
WK/Batsman
Devdutt Padikkal
Batsman
Jitesh Sharma
WK/Batsman
Jordan Cox
WK/Batsman
All Rounders
Venkatesh Iyer
All Rounder
Tim David
All Rounder
Jacob Bethell
All Rounder
Vihaan Malhotra
All Rounder
Vicky Ostwal
All Rounder
Satvik Deswal
All Rounder
Mangesh Yadav
All Rounder
Bowlers
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bowler
Yash Dayal
Bowler
Josh Hazlewood
Bowler
Nuwan Thushara
Bowler
Rasikh Dar
Bowler
Suyash Sharma
Bowler
Jacob Duffy
Bowler
Swapnil Singh
Bowler
Abhinandan Singh
Bowler
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Support Staff for IPL 2026
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Andy Flower |
| Director of Cricket | Mo Bobat |
| Batting Coach & Mentor | Dinesh Karthik |
| Fast Bowling Coach | Omkar Salvi |
| Spin Coach & Player ID Manager | Malolan Rangarajan |
| Fielding Coach | Richard Halsall |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | Basu Shanker |
| Team Physios | Evan Speechly, James Pipe |
| Team Analyst | Freddie Wilde |
| Team Doctor & Medical Staff | Dr. Shikha Dhanundiyal & team |