Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad 2026: Official Player List & Photo
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter IPL 2026 with renewed purpose under captain Rajat Patidar, whose aggressive leadership defines a squad meticulously assembled to finally clinch the coveted title. Built around match-winners and versatile depth, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru player list reflects a bold strategy aimed at dominating every phase of play throughout the IPL 2026 schedule.
Coach Andy Flower has engineered a compelling balance between global firepower — Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David — and promising domestic talent like Devdutt Padikkal and Vicky Ostwal. This blend of experience and youth, underpinned by tactical precision, positions RCB as genuine title contenders at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
RCB Players
Rajat Patidar
Role: Batter
Captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2026. A destructive middle-order batter known for his explosive strokeplay at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Virat Kohli
Role: Batter
One of the greatest batters in cricket history and a cornerstone of RCB. Kohli’s consistency and passion make him a fan favourite every IPL season.
Devdutt Padikkal
Role: Batter
A elegant left-handed opener with a classical technique. Padikkal is a promising young talent who has impressed with his composure at the top of the order.
Tim David
Role: Batter
A power-hitting specialist from Singapore, Tim David is renowned for his ability to finish matches with devastating late-over hitting in T20 cricket.
Phil Salt
Role: WK-Batter
An aggressive England wicketkeeper-batter, Phil Salt brings explosive opening partnerships and sharp glovework to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru setup.
Jitesh Sharma
Role: WK-Batter
A dynamic wicketkeeper-batter known for his big-hitting ability in the death overs. Jitesh Sharma provides RCB with crucial finishing firepower.
Jordan Cox
Role: WK-Batter
An English wicketkeeper-batter with impressive reflexes behind the stumps and the ability to play match-winning innings in the middle order.
Krunal Pandya
Role: All Rounder
A seasoned left-arm spinning all-rounder, Krunal Pandya contributes both with the bat and ball, offering RCB invaluable experience and versatility.
Venkatesh Iyer
Role: All Rounder
A powerful left-handed batting all-rounder, Venkatesh Iyer is known for his aggressive strokeplay at the top of the order and useful medium-pace bowling.
Romario Shepherd
Role: All Rounder
A hard-hitting West Indian all-rounder, Romario Shepherd delivers explosive lower-order runs and brisk medium-pace deliveries to trouble any batting lineup.
Jacob Bethell
Role: All Rounder
A talented young English all-rounder, Jacob Bethell brings left-arm spin and bold batting to the RCB squad, making him an exciting IPL 2026 prospect.
Swapnil Singh
Role: All Rounder
A useful domestic all-rounder who contributes with both bat and ball. Swapnil Singh adds depth and flexibility to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad.
Satvik Deswal
Role: All Rounder
A promising young all-rounder from India’s domestic circuit, Satvik Deswal brings energy and determination to the RCB dressing room for IPL 2026.
Mangesh Yadav
Role: All Rounder
An emerging all-rounder with impressive domestic credentials, Mangesh Yadav is set to make his mark in the IPL 2026 season wearing the RCB colours.
Vicky Ostwal
Role: All Rounder
A left-arm spin bowling all-rounder who has shown great promise in domestic cricket. Vicky Ostwal adds a new dimension to RCB’s bowling attack.
Vihaan Malhotra
Role: All Rounder
A young and talented all-rounder who brings fresh energy to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad. Vihaan Malhotra is one to watch in IPL 2026.
Kanishk Chouhan
Role: All Rounder
An up-and-coming all-rounder from the Indian domestic setup, Kanishk Chouhan provides RCB with added balance and is eager to prove himself at the IPL level.
Josh Hazlewood
Role: Bowler
One of Australia’s finest fast bowlers, Josh Hazlewood brings world-class pace and accuracy to RCB’s attack, making him a key wicket-taker in IPL 2026.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Role: Bowler
India’s master of swing bowling, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is renowned for his ability to move the ball both ways and is a reliable performer in all conditions.
Yash Dayal
Role: Bowler
A left-arm fast bowler with the ability to generate steep bounce and swing, Yash Dayal is an important part of RCB’s bowling plans for IPL 2026.
Nuwan Thushara
Role: Bowler
A talented Sri Lankan fast bowler known for his pace and variation, Nuwan Thushara adds an international dimension to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowling attack.
Suyash Sharma
Role: Bowler
A leg-spin bowling sensation who burst onto the IPL scene with impressive performances. Suyash Sharma’s sharp googly makes him a dangerous weapon for RCB.
Rasikh Dar Salam
Role: Bowler
A young and express fast bowler from Jammu & Kashmir, Rasikh Dar Salam possesses raw pace and the ability to trouble top-order batters with his steep bounce.
Abhinandan Singh
Role: Bowler
A domestic circuit bowler who earned his place in the RCB squad through consistent performances. Abhinandan Singh is ready to make an impact in IPL 2026.
Jacob Duffy
Role: Bowler
A New Zealand fast bowler known for his control and ability to take wickets at crucial moments, Jacob Duffy adds international experience to RCB’s pace attack.