RCB-Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 squad seems to be a well-balanced team of some experienced international cricket stars along with youngsters. The top-order batting depends once again on key players like Faf du Plessis and star batter Virat Kohli; Explosive players like Glenn Maxwell further give depth and a wealth of options in the middle order.
RCB have good, quality pop in their pace bowling unit and seasoned death-over specialists while the spin department is well formed both in terms of plugged overs and wicket-taking options between the two phases. The young Indian players will add energy and new blood to the side, making it more dynamic. In overall terms, RCB 2026 looks balanced and competitive, as they seek to anchor their maiden IPL title with a more consistent showing this time around.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 Overview
Category
Details
Team Name
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
League
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Season
IPL 2026
Captain
Faf du Plessis
Key Player
Virat Kohli
Star All-Rounder
Glenn Maxwell
Head Coach
Andy Flower
Home Ground
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Team Strength
Strong batting lineup, experienced core
Bowling Strength
Balanced pace and spin attack
IPL Titles
0 (Yet to win)
Goal 2026
Win maiden IPL trophy
RCB Squad 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Players
Player Name
Role
Price (₹ Crore)
Virat Kohli
Batsman
15.00
Faf du Plessis
Batsman
7.00
Glenn Maxwell
All-rounder
11.00
Cameron Green
All-rounder
17.50 (trade deal)
Mohammed Siraj
Bowler
7.00
Dinesh Karthik
WK-Batsman
5.50
Anuj Rawat
WK-Batsman
3.40
Rajat Patidar
Batsman
0.20
Mahipal Lomror
All-rounder
0.95
Karn Sharma
Bowler
0.50
Yash Dayal
Bowler
5.00
Reece Topley
Bowler
1.90
Lockie Ferguson
Bowler
10.00
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Support Staff for IPL 2026
