Royal Challengers Bengaluru
2x IPL Champions
Founded
2008
Home Ground
Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru
Titles
2 (2025, 2026)
Captain
Rajat Patidar
Coach
Andy Flower
2026 Result
🏆 Champions
RCB shed the 'chokers' tag in 2025 with their first-ever IPL title after 18 years, then went back-to-back in 2026, beating Delhi Capitals in the final to become only the second Indian franchise to defend the trophy.
✅ Strengths
- ✓Back-to-back champions (2025, 2026) — winning culture established
- ✓Most explosive batting unit (Kohli, Salt, Patidar, Tim David)
- ✓Chinnaswamy is highest-scoring venue (avg 9+ runs/over)
- ✓Bowling finally balanced (Hazlewood + Dayal + Krunal)
- ✓Vaibhav Suryavanshi's breakout Orange Cap season added serious top-order firepower
⚠️ Weaknesses
- ✗Squad ageing at the top (Kohli, Hazlewood) — succession planning needed for 2027
- ✗Spinners reliant on Krunal Pandya + Mayank Dagar (thin department)
- ✗Death bowling vulnerable if Hazlewood has an off day
- ✗Third-title pressure and player fatigue after two title-winning campaigns back to back
🎯 IPL 2026 Season Recap
RCB completed the double, beating Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026 final to defend their title. Suryavanshi's Orange Cap-winning season and a settled top order carried them through the league stage, and the bowling group held its nerve through all three knockout games.
🏆 Championship Titles
2025
Champion
2026
Champion