Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad 2026: Official Player List & Photo

Rajat Patidar – Batter
Captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2026, Rajat Patidar is a technically sound top-order batter who anchors the innings and accelerates in the middle overs, ideal for Chinnaswamy’s high-scoring conditions.

Virat Kohli – Batter
The face of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Virat Kohli remains a world-class top-order batter whose consistency, fitness and intensity set the standard for the squad in IPL 2026.

Devdutt Padikkal – Batter
A stylish left-handed opener, Devdutt Padikkal gives RCB brisk starts in the powerplay with fluent stroke play square of the wicket and over cover.

Tim David – Batter
Tim David is RCB’s designated finisher, a powerful middle-order batter known for clearing the ropes at will in the death overs in T20 cricket.

Phil Salt – WK-Batter
An attacking wicketkeeper-batter, Phil Salt brings fearless hitting at the top and sharp glovework, giving Royal Challengers Bengaluru flexibility in their batting order.

Jitesh Sharma – WK-Batter
Jitesh Sharma is a dynamic middle-order wicketkeeper-batter, capable of rapid cameos and tidy keeping, especially valuable on flat Chinnaswamy tracks.

Jordan Cox – WK-Batter
Jordan Cox offers RCB a versatile wicketkeeper option, with inventive stroke play and the ability to adapt to various roles in the batting line-up.

Krunal Pandya – All Rounder
A left-arm spinner and aggressive lower-order batter, Krunal Pandya adds control in the middle overs and quick runs down the order for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Venkatesh Iyer – All Rounder
Venkatesh Iyer brings top-order flair with the bat and useful medium pace, offering RCB crucial balance as a batting all-rounder in IPL 2026.

Romario Shepherd – All Rounder
Romario Shepherd is a pace-bowling all-rounder known for his powerful hitting at the death and ability to pick wickets with the new and old ball alike.

Jacob Bethell – All Rounder
Jacob Bethell is a young spin-bowling all-rounder whose left-handed batting and variations with the ball give RCB depth and flexibility in T20 match-ups.

Swapnil Singh – All Rounder
A crafty left-arm spinner and handy lower-order batter, Swapnil Singh strengthens RCB’s spin department, especially on slower surfaces in IPL 2026.

Satvik Deswal – All Rounder
Satvik Deswal is an emerging all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, contributing with both bat and ball and offering energy in the field.

Mangesh Yadav – All Rounder
Mangesh Yadav provides depth as a multi-skilled all-rounder, capable of stabilising the innings and delivering useful overs in the middle phase for RCB.

Vicky Ostwal – All Rounder
A promising left-arm spinner and lower-order contributor, Vicky Ostwal offers control with the ball and handy runs, ideal for T20 match situations at RCB.

Vihaan Malhotra – All Rounder
Vihaan Malhotra is a young all-round prospect for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, adding depth with his batting and supportive overs with the ball when required.

Kanishk Chouhan – All Rounder
Kanishk Chouhan bolsters RCB as a developing all-rounder who can chip in with key runs and maintain discipline with the ball across formats of T20 play.

Josh Hazlewood – Bowler
Josh Hazlewood leads Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s pace attack with his accuracy, bounce and new-ball movement, especially effective in the powerplay overs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Bowler
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is an experienced swing bowler, trusted in both powerplay and death overs for RCB, thanks to his variations and control under pressure.

Yash Dayal – Bowler
A left-arm seamer, Yash Dayal adds variety to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s pace unit with his angle across the left-handers and change-ups at the death.

Nuwan Thushara – Bowler
Nuwan Thushara brings slingy pace and yorkers to RCB’s bowling line-up, making him a dangerous option in the slog overs on the small Chinnaswamy ground.

Suyash Sharma – Bowler
A mystery spinner, Suyash Sharma provides wicket-taking options in the middle overs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with his variations and attacking mindset.

Rasikh Dar Salam – Bowler
Rasikh Dar Salam is a developing fast bowler whose skiddy pace and ability to hit hard lengths give RCB another option in their seam attack.

Abhinandan Singh – Bowler
Abhinandan Singh strengthens Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowling depth as a young pacer, focusing on accuracy and building pressure through disciplined spells.

Jacob Duffy – Bowler
Jacob Duffy is an overseas pace option for RCB, known for seam movement and smart variations that make him effective both with the new ball and at the back end.