Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad 2026: Official Player List & Photo
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter IPL 2026 with renewed purpose under captain Rajat Patidar, whose aggressive batting philosophy shapes the entire squad’s ethos. Built around a potent core of match-winners, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru player list reflects a franchise determined to convert promise into silverware at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Head coach Andy Flower has engineered a tactical balance between world-class overseas talent — Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, and Jacob Bethell — and a deep domestic spine featuring Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya. Track every RCB match and follow the live IPL score to stay ahead of each crucial moment this season.
RCB Players
Rajat Patidar
Role: Batter
Captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2026. A stylish right-handed batter known for explosive innings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Virat Kohli
Role: Batter
One of cricket’s greatest batters and RCB’s iconic star. Kohli is renowned for his consistency, passion, and match-winning performances in the IPL.
Devdutt Padikkal
Role: Batter
An elegant left-handed opener from Bengaluru. Padikkal is known for his fluent strokeplay and ability to anchor the RCB innings with composure.
Tim David
Role: Batter
A powerful finisher from Singapore, Tim David is feared by bowlers worldwide. His ability to clear the boundary with ease makes him a vital asset for RCB.
Phil Salt
Role: WK-Batter
An explosive English wicketkeeper-batter, Phil Salt brings aggressive intent at the top of the order and sharp glove work behind the stumps for RCB.
Jitesh Sharma
Role: WK-Batter
A dynamic wicketkeeper-batter known for his big-hitting in the death overs. Jitesh Sharma adds great depth and energy to the RCB batting lineup.
Jordan Cox
Role: WK-Batter
An English wicketkeeper-batter with impressive technique and adaptability. Jordan Cox provides RCB with a versatile option behind the stumps and with the bat.
Krunal Pandya
Role: All Rounder
A seasoned left-arm spinner and hard-hitting lower-order batter, Krunal Pandya brings experience and match-winning all-round ability to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Venkatesh Iyer
Role: All Rounder
A powerful left-handed batter and useful medium-pacer, Venkatesh Iyer is known for his explosive starts and ability to change the game in the powerplay.
Romario Shepherd
Role: All Rounder
A West Indian all-rounder capable of big hits and sharp seam bowling. Romario Shepherd adds crucial firepower to RCB’s middle and lower order.
Jacob Bethell
Role: All Rounder
A talented young English all-rounder with a bright future. Jacob Bethell offers RCB a left-handed batting option and handy off-spin contribution.
Swapnil Singh
Role: All Rounder
A useful spin-bowling all-rounder, Swapnil Singh provides RCB with control in the middle overs and contributes with the bat in tough situations.
Satvik Deswal
Role: All Rounder
A promising young Indian all-rounder, Satvik Deswal brings energy and raw talent to the RCB squad, developing his skills in the IPL 2026 season.
Mangesh Yadav
Role: All Rounder
An emerging all-rounder from India, Mangesh Yadav is building his IPL career with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, contributing with both bat and ball.
Vicky Ostwal
Role: All Rounder
A crafty left-arm spinner, Vicky Ostwal is known for his sharp variations and ability to deceive batters in the middle overs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Vihaan Malhotra
Role: All Rounder
A young all-rounder making his mark in professional cricket, Vihaan Malhotra is part of RCB’s next generation of talent for IPL 2026.
Kanishk Chouhan
Role: All Rounder
A domestic cricket standout, Kanishk Chouhan brings versatility and determination to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s all-round department in IPL 2026.
Josh Hazlewood
Role: Bowler
One of Australia’s finest fast bowlers, Josh Hazlewood is a key weapon for RCB. His accurate seam bowling and ability to take early wickets are invaluable assets.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Role: Bowler
A master of swing and seam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of India’s most experienced pace bowlers. His skill with the new ball and in the death overs is world-class.
Yash Dayal
Role: Bowler
A left-arm pace bowler with natural ability to swing the ball, Yash Dayal is a promising young Indian fast bowler making his presence felt in IPL 2026 for RCB.
Nuwan Thushara
Role: Bowler
A lively Sri Lankan right-arm pacer, Nuwan Thushara brings pace and aggression to the RCB bowling attack, capable of unsettling any batting lineup.
Suyash Sharma
Role: Bowler
A young leg-spin sensation, Suyash Sharma has caught the cricket world’s attention with his sharp googly and impressive wicket-taking ability for RCB.
Rasikh Dar Salam
Role: Bowler
A quick right-arm fast bowler from Jammu & Kashmir, Rasikh Dar Salam brings raw pace and aggression to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru pace attack in IPL 2026.
Abhinandan Singh
Role: Bowler
A talented young pace bowler, Abhinandan Singh is developing his craft within the RCB system and aims to make his mark in IPL 2026 with his wicket-taking ability.
Jacob Duffy
Role: Bowler
A New Zealand seam bowler known for his accuracy and ability to generate movement off the pitch. Jacob Duffy adds international experience to RCB’s bowling unit.