Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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| Short Name | RCB |
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| League | Indian Premier League (IPL) |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Owner(s) | United Spirits (Diageo) |
| City / Region | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Home Ground | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Stadium Capacity | 40,000 |
| Team Colors |
Red & Black |
| Captain | Rajat Patidar (2025–present) |
| Head Coach | Andy Flower (2024–present) |
| IPL Titles | 1 |
| Website | Official website |
History
Home Ground
Team Colors & Logo
Vijay Mallya's well-known liquor brand, Royal Challenge, inspired the moniker "Royal Challengers." The RC emblem with a lion crest, which stands for bravery and strength, was used in the team's early logos. The logo underwent significant redesigns in 2016 and 2020, and it was revised in 2024 after the team changed its name to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The team's jerseys and branding are traditionally associated with the colors red and black, which stand for aggression, power, and passion.
Key Personnel
- Owner: United Spirits
- Captain: Rajat Patidar
- Head Coach: Andy Flower
- Batting Coach: Dinesh Karthik
- Fielding Coach: Richard Halsall
Current Squad
| Player Name | Role |
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| 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 |
Notable Players
| Player | Role | Contribution |
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| Virat Kohli | Batter | All-time leading run-scorer for RCB |
| AB de Villiers | Batter | Legendary match-winner |
| Chris Gayle | Batter | Explosive opener, Orange Cap winner |
| Anil Kumble | Bowler | Led RCB to 2009 final |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler | Leading wicket-taker for RCB |
Achievements & Records
After placing second three times in 2009, 2011, and 2016, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) championship was a historic event for the team. The victory put an end to the team's protracted wait and made RCB the first-ever IPL champions.
Performance & Season Summary
| Year | Matches | Won | Lost | Group Stage | Final Result |
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| 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 |
Fan Base & Popularity
One of the biggest and most fervent fan bases in the IPL is that of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Chants like "RCB! RCB!" and "Ee Sala Cup Namde" are well-known among their supporters. At Chinnaswamy Stadium, home games frequently turn into a sea of red.
With more than 21 million Instagram followers, RCB is the most popular cricket team. It was also the first IPL team to provide free Wi-Fi at its stadium. RCB's status as one of the most iconic teams in IPL history has been solidified by its star players, emotional connection, and historic 2025 title.