The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are confident heading into the Indian Premier League 2026 season, thanks to a competitive squad filled with promising stars both at home and abroad. With explosive wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik and world-class players like Virat Kohli in their batting lineup, they have a perfect combination of experience and match-winning capabilities.
Bowling-wise, RCB depends on Mohammed Siraj’s pace and a good combination of seamers and spinners. Royal Challengers Bengaluru looks to become IPL 2026 season champions with a balanced squad and an excited crowd.
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 reach playoffs consistently |
RCB Squad 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Players
WK/Batsman
Virat Kohli
Batsman
Rajat Patidar
Captain/Batsman
Phil Salt
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
Romario Shepherd
All Rounder
Krunal Pandya
All Rounder
Kanishk Chouhan
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 |