Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 – Full Squad & Season Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter IPL 2026 with one of the most star-studded batting lineups in the tournament. RCB’s squad features Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar as the most feared opening partnership in IPL cricket heading into Season 19.
RCB IPL 2026 Retained Players
Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained their most valuable players ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, building their squad around proven match-winners.
- Virat Kohli — Opening Batsman
- Rajat Patidar — Batsman / Captain
- Yuzvendra Chahal — Leg Spin Bowler
- Glenn Maxwell — All-Rounder
RCB IPL 2026 Auction Buys
RCB used the IPL 2026 auction to strengthen their bowling attack which has historically been their weakest department. The franchise targeted quality pace options and additional spin variety to support Chahal at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
RCB IPL 2026 Season Preview
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is one of the smallest grounds in IPL cricket, favouring big-hitting batsmen and making it one of the highest-scoring venues in the tournament. RCB’s batting lineup is built to exploit these conditions and post totals that their bowling attack can defend.
RCB IPL 2026 Live Score & Results
Follow Royal Challengers Bengaluru live score, match results and points table position throughout IPL 2026. RCB play 14 league matches with home fixtures at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium where their batting lineup is at its most dangerous.