{{Short description|Bengaluru-based franchise in the Indian Premier League}} {{about||the women's team|Royal Challengers Bengaluru (WPL)}} {{protection padlock|reason=Persistent disruptive editing|small=yes}} {{Use Indian English|date=April 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}} {{Infobox cricket team | name = Royal Challengers Bengaluru | nickname = RCB | image = Royal Challengers Bengaluru Logo.svg | image_size = 160px | league = Indian Premier League | captain = Rajat Patidar<br/>(2025–present)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/royal-challengers-bengaluru-name-patidar-their-captain-for-ipl-2025-1473005|title=Rajat Patidar appointed new RCB captain for IPL 2025|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=13 February 2025|archive-date=17 May 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250517184522/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/royal-challengers-bengaluru-name-patidar-their-captain-for-ipl-2025-1473005|url-status=live}}</ref> | coach = <!-- Do not add flagicons here (see MOS:INFOBOXFLAG)-->Andy Flower<br/>(2024–present)<ref>{{cite news |title=Andy Flower takes over as head coach at Royal Challengers Bangalore |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-rcb-andy-flower-takes-over-as-head-coach-mike-hesson-and-sanjay-bangar-leave-1390794 |access-date=4 August 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=4 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804045247/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-rcb-andy-flower-takes-over-as-head-coach-mike-hesson-and-sanjay-bangar-leave-1390794 |url-status=live }}</ref> | batting_coach = Dinesh Karthik<br/>(2025–present) | fielding_coach = Richard Halsall<br/>(2024–present) | city = Bengaluru, Karnataka |colours = Red & black {{color box|#FF0000}} {{color box|#0c0c38ff}} | owner = Aditya Birla Group<br/>The Times Group<br/>Blackstone<br>(2026–present)<ref>{{cite news |title=Aditya Birla Group, TOI Group, Bolt Ventures & Blackstone acquire RCB for $1.78 billion |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/aditya-birla-group-toi-group-bolt-ventures-blackstone-acquire-rcb-for-1-78-billion/articleshow/129780659.cms |work=The Times of India |date=25 March 2026 |access-date=25 March 2026}}</ref> | founded = {{start date and age|2008}} | dissolved = | ground = M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | capacity = 35,000 | title1 = Indian Premier League | title1wins = 2 (2025, 2026) | title2 = Champions League | title2wins = | website = {{URL|https://www.royalchallengers.com/|Website}} | h_pattern_la = | h_pattern_b = _rcb25 | h_pattern_ra = | h_pattern_pants = | h_leftarm = 0c0c38ff | h_body = 191970 | h_rightarm = 0c0c38ff | h_pants = FF0000 | h_title = Regular kit | t_pattern_la = | t_pattern_b = _rcb25_gogreen | t_pattern_ra = | t_pattern_pants = | t_leftarm = 0c0c38ff | t_body = 191970 | t_rightarm = 0c0c38ff | t_pants = 7ae740ff | t_title = Green kit | current = 2027 season }} {{Season sidebar | title = Seasons | list = * 2008 * 2009 * 2010 * 2011 * 2012 * 2013 * 2014 * 2015 * 2016 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2020 * 2021 * 2022 * 2023 * 2024 * 2025 * {{em|2026}} }}
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The '''Royal Challengers Bengaluru''', also known as '''RCB''', formerly the '''Royal Challengers Bangalore''', are a professional Twenty20 cricket team based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
They won their first title in 2025 and their second title in 2026.<ref name=":1" /> The team finished as the runners-up on three occasions in 2009, 2011, and 2016, and have also qualified for the playoffs in ten of the eighteen seasons.
As of 2026, the team is captained by Rajat Patidar and coached by Andy Flower. The franchise has competed in the Champions League Twenty20, finishing as runners-up in the 2011 season. As of 2024, RCB's brand value was estimated at $117 million, making it one of the most valuable IPL brands.<ref>{{Cite news |title=IPL brand value reaches whopping $12 billion! Here are the top 10 most valuable IPL brands 2024 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ipl-brand-value-reaches-whopping-12-billion-here-are-the-top-10-most-valuable-ipl-brands-2024/articleshow/115964117.cms |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |date=4 December 2024 |access-date=2 March 2025 |archive-date=5 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250305040313/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ipl-brand-value-reaches-whopping-12-billion-here-are-the-top-10-most-valuable-ipl-brands-2024/articleshow/115964117.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
Established in 2008, the franchise was purchased by United Spirits and later acquired by a consortium comprising the Aditya Birla Group, The Times Group and Blackstone in 2026.<ref>{{cite news |date=25 March 2026|title=Aditya Birla Group, TOI Group, Bolt Ventures & Blackstone acquire RCB for $1.78 billion|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/aditya-birla-group-toi-group-bolt-ventures-blackstone-acquire-rcb-for-1-78-billion/articleshow/129780659.cms|access-date=26 March 2026|work=The Times of India}}</ref> The team was acquired for a record $1.78 billion, representing the highest valuation for a franchise in IPL history.
==History== ===2008–2010: Initial seasons=== {{main|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2009|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2010|l2 = 2009|l3 = 2010}}
In September 2007, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the establishment of the Indian Premier League (IPL) a Twenty20 competition set to begin in 2008.<ref>{{cite web |last=Alter |first=Jamie |author1-link=Jamie Alter |date=13 September 2007 |title=Franchises for board's new Twenty20 league |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/franchises-for-board-s-new-twenty20-league-310819 |access-date=6 June 2013 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=13 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513165421/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/franchises-for-board-s-new-twenty20-league-310819 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 24 January 2008, an auction was held in Mumbai for the league's teams, which represented eight different cities in India, including Bengaluru. The Bangalore franchise was acquired by Vijay Mallya for {{USD}}111.6{{nbsp}}million, making it the second-highest bid, slightly less than Reliance Industries' {{USD}}111.9{{nbsp}}million bid for the Mumbai Indians.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-announces-franchise-owners-333193|title=Big business and Bollywood grab stakes in IPL|date=24 January 2008|access-date=18 June 2024|work=ESPNcricinfo|archive-date=18 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418005531/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-announces-franchise-owners-333193|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:Rahul dravid Bangalore Royal Challengers (cropped).jpg|thumb|Rahul Dravid was the team's icon player in 2008.]] Ahead of the 2008 player auction, the IPL designated Rahul Dravid as the icon player for the Bangalore franchise. This designation ensured that Dravid would be paid 15% more than the highest bid player at the auction.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ground rules for the IPL Auction |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ground-rules-for-the-ipl-auction/story-yA7LmLjlxbWX4NFd2hpj7H.html |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=19 June 2024 |language=en |date=20 February 2008}}</ref> The franchise acquired several prominent Indian and international players, including Jacques Kallis, Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan, Mark Boucher, Dale Steyn, and Cameron White.<ref>{{cite web |last=Vaidyanathan |first= Siddhartha |title=How the teams stack up |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/how-the-teams-stack-up-338106 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 June 2024 |language=en |date=20 February 2008}}</ref> In the second round of the auction, they also signed Ross Taylor, Misbah-ul-Haq, and India under-19 World Cup-winning captain Virat Kohli.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gollapudi |first1=Nagraj |title=Hopes the biggest draw in low-profile auction |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/hopes-the-biggest-draw-in-low-profile-auction-342020 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 June 2024 |location=Mumbai |language=en |date=11 March 2008 |archive-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215080534/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/hopes-the-biggest-draw-in-low-profile-auction-342020 |url-status=live }}</ref> The franchise named Dravid as the captain of the team and appointed Venkatesh Prasad as the head coach.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shankar |first1=Ajay S |title=Charu Sharma removed as Bangalore's CEO |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/charu-sharma-removed-as-bangalore-s-ceo-350177 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 June 2024 |language=en |date=6 May 2008 |archive-date=19 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619060439/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/charu-sharma-removed-as-bangalore-s-ceo-350177 |url-status=live }}</ref> The team struggled in the inaugural season, winning only four out of their 14 matches and finishing seventh in the eight-team table.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2008 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2007-08-313494/points-table-standings |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 June 2024 |language=en |archive-date=7 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507070343/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2007-08-313494/points-table-standings |url-status=live }}</ref> Dravid was the sole player to score more than 300 runs in the tournament, and the team even had to bench their most expensive foreign player, Kallis, for several matches due to his poor form.<ref name="mruns">{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ipl/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=3519;type=tournament|work=ESPNcricinfo|title=Most Runs, Indian Premier League, 2007/08|access-date=30 May 2007|archive-date=18 September 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100918021510/http://stats.cricinfo.com/ipl/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=3519;type=tournament|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="benc">{{cite web|url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ipl/content/story/350817.html|title=Bangalore's wretched summer continues|access-date=30 May 2007|work=ESPNcricinfo|archive-date=14 May 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080514040315/http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ipl/content/story/350817.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Midway through the season, the string of failures led to the sacking of CEO Charu Sharma, who was replaced by Brijesh Patel. Mallya publicly criticised Dravid and Sharma for their selection of players at the auction, stating that his "biggest mistake was to abstain from the selection of the team."<ref name="sack">{{cite web|url=http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ipl/content/story/350735.html|work=ESPNcricinfo|title=Biggest mistake was to abstain from selection – Mallya|access-date=23 May 2008|date=11 May 2008|archive-date=14 May 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080514124216/http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ipl/content/story/350735.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Eventually, the chief cricketing officer of the franchise, Martin Crowe, resigned and Prasad was replaced by Ray Jennings as the head coach.<ref>{{cite web |title=Martin Crowe leaves Royal Challengers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/Martin-Crowe-leaves-Royal-Challengers/articleshow/3634461.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=19 June 2024 |language=en |date=23 October 2008}}</ref>
At the 2009 player auction, the franchise signed Kevin Pietersen for a record {{USD}}1.55 million, making him the most expensive player alongside Andrew Flintoff (Chennai Super Kings).<ref>{{cite web |last=Premachandran |first=Dileep |title=Flintoff and Pietersen most expensive buys |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/flintoff-and-pietersen-most-expensive-buys-389466 |url-status=live |website=ESPNcricinfo |date=6 February 2009 |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426015009/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/flintoff-and-pietersen-most-expensive-buys-389466 |archive-date=26 April 2021}}</ref> They also traded Zaheer Khan for Robin Uthappa with the Mumbai Indians and brought in local batsman Manish Pandey.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mumbai Indians swap Uthappa for Zaheer |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/print/mumbai-indians-swap-uthappa-for-zaheer/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129104546/https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/print/mumbai-indians-swap-uthappa-for-zaheer/ |archive-date=29 January 2024 |date=22 January 2009 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=First Indian to hit a ton in T20 |url=http://cricket.rediff.com/report/2009/may/22/slide-show-4-images-manish-pandey-century-ipl.htm |website=Rediff |access-date=19 June 2024 |language=en |date=22 May 2009}}</ref> Due to general elections in India, the tournament was held in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL will be held outside India: BCCI |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/ipl-will-be-held-outside-india-bcci/articleshow/4299420.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=19 June 2024 |language=en |date=22 March 2009 |archive-date=19 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619142850/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/ipl-will-be-held-outside-india-bcci/articleshow/4299420.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Pietersen was named captain, but after a string of initial losses, Anil Kumble took over the captaincy when Pietersen left for national duty.<ref>{{cite web |title=Captain Kumble calls the shots |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/captain-kumble-calls-the-shots-for-bangalore-405082 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129110832/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/captain-kumble-calls-the-shots-for-bangalore-405082 |archive-date=29 January 2024 |date=29 May 2009 |url-status=live |first=Sriram |last=Veera}}</ref> RCB's performance improved under Kumble, winning six of their last eight matches to finish third in the league table.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Premier League 2009 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ipl2009/engine/series/374163.html?view=pointstable |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-date=19 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619050615/https://www.espncricinfo.com/ipl2009/engine/series/374163.html?view=pointstable |url-status=live }}</ref> They defeated Chennai Super Kings in the semi-final but fell short by six runs in the final against Deccan Chargers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Monga |first1=Sidharth |title=Efficient Bangalore outplay Chennai |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2009-374163/chennai-super-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-2nd-semi-final-392238/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 June 2024 |language=en |date=23 May 2009 |archive-date=2 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302134614/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2009-374163/chennai-super-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-2nd-semi-final-392238/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Monga |first1=Sidharth |title=Deccan snatch title in tense finish |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2009-374163/deccan-chargers-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-final-392239/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 June 2024 |language=en |date=24 May 2009 |archive-date=19 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619142849/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2009-374163/deccan-chargers-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-final-392239/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[File:Ross Taylor - october 2009.jpg|thumb|left|Ross Taylor was one of the top performers for RCB in 2009 and 2010.|227x227px]] In 2010, the Royal Challengers, under Kumble's captaincy, secured seven wins from 14 matches, accumulating 14 points. Tied with three other teams for a playoff spot, their superior net run rate qualified them for the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web |title=2010 Indian Premier League Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ipl2010/engine/series/418064.html?view=pointstable |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-date=29 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129112929/https://www.espncricinfo.com/ipl2010/engine/series/418064.html?view=pointstable |url-status=live }}</ref> In the semi-final, they were defeated by the table-toppers, the Mumbai Indians, by 35 runs.<ref>{{cite web |title=MI vs RCB, Indian Premier League 2009/10, 1st Semi-Final at Navi Mumbai, April 21, 2010, Full – Scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2009-10-418064/mumbai-indians-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-1st-semi-final-419162/full-scorecard |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-date=29 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129112930/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2009-10-418064/mumbai-indians-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-1st-semi-final-419162/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref> However, the Royal Challengers secured a convincing nine-wicket win over the defending champions, the Deccan Chargers, in the third-place playoff, thus qualifying for the 2010 Champions League Twenty20.<ref>{{cite web |title=DC vs RCB, Indian Premier League 2009/10, 3rd Place Play-off at Navi Mumbai, April 24, 2010, Full – Scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2009-10-418064/deccan-chargers-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-3rd-place-play-off-419164/full-scorecard |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-date=29 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129112931/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2009-10-418064/deccan-chargers-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-3rd-place-play-off-419164/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref> Kumble retired at the conclusion of the Champions League, having led the team to the semi-finals of both the IPL and the CLT20 that year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Retired! Snubbed Kumble pulls out of IPL auction |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/print/retired-snubbed-kumble-pulls-out-of-ipl-auction/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830184842/https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/print/retired-snubbed-kumble-pulls-out-of-ipl-auction/ |archive-date=30 August 2021 |date=4 January 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref>
===2011–2012: IPL and CLT20 finals=== {{main|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2012||l2 = 2012|l3 = }}
On 8 January 2011, the IPL Governing Council held the auction for the fourth season of the league. Franchises had the option of retaining a maximum of four players for a sum of US$4.5 million.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Engineer |first1=Tariq |title=IPL player retention rules tilt level playing field |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-ipl-player-retention-rules-tilt-level-playing-field-491223 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=30 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521072309/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-ipl-player-retention-rules-tilt-level-playing-field-491223 |archive-date=21 May 2022 |date=10 December 2010 |url-status=live}}</ref> However, RCB retained only Virat Kohli, leaving their other players to re-enter the auction pool. During the auction, Bangalore made significant acquisitions, including Tillakaratne Dilshan, Zaheer Khan, AB de Villiers, Daniel Vettori, Saurabh Tiwary, Dirk Nannes, and Cheteshwar Pujara.<ref>{{cite web |title=Day 1 of IPL 2011 auction: Who went at what price |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket-fest-2011/story/day-1-of-ipl-auction-who-went-at-what-price-126236-2011-01-08 |website=India Today |access-date=30 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204145324/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket-fest-2011/story/day-1-of-ipl-auction-who-went-at-what-price-126236-2011-01-08 |archive-date=4 December 2023 |date=19 April 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> Daniel Vettori was named captain for the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vettori named captain of RCB |url=http://thehindu.com/sport/cricket/Vettori-named-captain-of-RCB/article14671747.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=20 June 2024 |language=en |date=5 April 2011}}</ref> RCB began their campaign with a win over the newly formed Kochi Tuskers Kerala.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kochi vs RCB, Indian Premier League 2011, 3rd match at Kochi, April 09, 2011, Full – Scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/kochi-tuskers-kerala-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-3rd-match-501200/full-scorecard |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=30 January 2024 |archive-date=19 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619050712/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/kochi-tuskers-kerala-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-3rd-match-501200/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref> However, they faced three consecutive defeats against Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, and Chennai Super Kings.<ref>{{cite web |title=RCB vs MI, Indian Premier League 2011, 8th match at Bengaluru, April 12, 2011, Full – Scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-mumbai-indians-8th-match-501205/full-scorecard |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=30 January 2024 |archive-date=30 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130111336/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-mumbai-indians-8th-match-501205/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=DC vs RCB, Indian Premier League 2011, 11th match at Hyderabad, April 14, 2011, Full – Scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/deccan-chargers-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-11th-match-501208/full-scorecard |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=30 January 2024 |archive-date=30 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130111330/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/deccan-chargers-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-11th-match-501208/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=CSK vs RCB, Indian Premier League 2011, 3rd match at Chennai, April 16, 2011, Full – Scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/chennai-super-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-14th-match-501211/full-scorecard |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=30 January 2024 |archive-date=30 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130111335/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/chennai-super-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-14th-match-501211/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref> Dirk Nannes was replaced by Chris Gayle because of an injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gayle lined up as Nannes replacement |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/indian-premier-league-2011-chris-gayle-lined-up-as-dirk-nannes-replacement-511815 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=30 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516214830/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/indian-premier-league-2011-chris-gayle-lined-up-as-dirk-nannes-replacement-511815 |archive-date=16 May 2021 |date=19 April 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> Gayle's inclusion led RCB to a seven-match winning streak.<ref>{{cite web |date=14 April 2021 |title=From unsold at the auction to tournament MVP – Chris Gayle's incredible 2011 IPL |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/indian-premier-league-2021/cricket-news/from-unsold-at-the-auction-to-tournament-mvp-chris-gayles-incredible-2011-ipl |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=6 April 2025 |website=Wisden}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=2011 Indian Premier League Fixtures and Results |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=30 January 2024 |archive-date=30 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130111334/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results?team=4340 |url-status=live }}</ref> In their final league match, RCB defeated defending champions Chennai Super Kings, securing the top position in the points table.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2011: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings – RCB win by 8 wkts |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket-fest-2011/story/bangalore-vs-chennai-match-report-134175-2011-05-21 |website=India Today |access-date=30 January 2024 |date=22 May 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130105631/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket-fest-2011/story/bangalore-vs-chennai-match-report-134175-2011-05-21 |archive-date=30 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> They lost the final, again facing the Super Kings, by 58 runs. Chris Gayle was named Man of the Tournament.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Veera |first1=Sriram |title=Vijay stars in Chennai's successful title defence |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/chennai-super-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-final-501271/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=30 January 2024 |date=28 May 2011 |archive-date=18 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418220556/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/chennai-super-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-final-501271/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> Royal Challengers Bangalore reached the 2011 Champions League Twenty20 semi-finals after finishing runner-up in the IPL. They won their final group match against Southern Redbacks on the last ball and beat New South Wales Blues in the semis.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sundar |first1=Nitin |title=Last-ball six takes RCB into semis |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/nokia-champions-league-t20-2011-12-519661/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-south-australia-group-b-521345/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=2 February 2024 |date=5 October 2011 |archive-date=2 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202061012/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/nokia-champions-league-t20-2011-12-519661/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-south-australia-group-b-521345/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Monga |first1=Sidharth |title=RCB rip through second consecutive 200-plus target |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/nokia-champions-league-t20-2011-12-519661/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-new-south-wales-1st-semi-final-521347/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=2 February 2024 |date=7 October 2011 |archive-date=31 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531020610/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/nokia-champions-league-t20-2011-12-519661/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-new-south-wales-1st-semi-final-521347/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> They lost the final to Mumbai Indians.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Monga |first1=Sidharth |title=Mumbai Indians complete dream run with title |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/nokia-champions-league-t20-2011-12-519661/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-mumbai-indians-final-521348/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=2 February 2024 |date=9 October 2011 |archive-date=2 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202061001/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/nokia-champions-league-t20-2011-12-519661/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-mumbai-indians-final-521348/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref>
Before the 2012 auction, RCB retained Chris Gayle and secured Andrew McDonald from Delhi Daredevils.<ref>{{cite web |title=Royal Challengers Bangalore retain Chris Gayle |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2012-royal-challengers-bangalore-retain-chris-gayle-550174 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=2 February 2024 |date=20 January 2012 |archive-date=2 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202060957/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2012-royal-challengers-bangalore-retain-chris-gayle-550174 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=IPL: Andrew McDonald moves from Delhi to RCB |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ipl-andrew-mcdonald-moves-from-delhi-to-rcb/articleshow/11445798.cms |website=The Economic Times |access-date=21 June 2024 |language=en |date=11 January 2012}}</ref> In the auction, RCB acquired Vinay Kumar and Muttiah Muralitharan.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL auction: List of players bought by franchises |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/print/ipl-auction-list-of-players-bought-by-franchises/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=2 February 2024 |date=4 February 2012 |archive-date=2 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202060957/https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/print/ipl-auction-list-of-players-bought-by-franchises/ |url-status=live }}</ref> RCB began the 2012 IPL season without Chris Gayle, who was recovering from an injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chris Gayle laid low by groin injury |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/chris-gayle-laid-low-by-groin-injury/articleshow/11943427.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=2 February 2024 |date=27 February 2012 |archive-date=2 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202061016/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/chris-gayle-laid-low-by-groin-injury/articleshow/11943427.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> AB de Villiers and Muttiah Muralitharan contributed to a winning start against Delhi Daredevils.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Binoy |first1=George |title=De Villiers, Murali overcome Delhi |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2012-520932/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-delhi-daredevils-5th-match-548310/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=21 June 2024 |language=en |date=7 April 2012 |archive-date=21 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621064042/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2012-520932/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-delhi-daredevils-5th-match-548310/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> RCB won eight out of their sixteen games but failed to qualify for the playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2012 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2012-520932/points-table-standings |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=21 June 2024 |archive-date=21 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621064043/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2012-520932/points-table-standings |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Balachandran |first1=Kanishkaa |title=Steyn, Duminy help Deccan knock out RCB |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2012-520932/deccan-chargers-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-71st-match-548376/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=2 February 2024 |date=20 May 2012 |archive-date=2 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202061005/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2012-520932/deccan-chargers-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-71st-match-548376/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> Gayle was the highest run-scorer of the tournament with 733 runs, including a century.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most Runs {{!}} Indian Premier League 2012 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2012-6680 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=2 February 2024 |archive-date=2 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202060958/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2012-6680 |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== 2013–2015: Kohli's captaincy and intermediate seasons ===
IPL 2014 RR vs RCB 11 May 2014 (13996262488)|right|297x297px {{Main|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2015|l2 = 2014|l3 = 2015}}
Before the 2013 auction, RCB released Mohammad Kaif, Charl Langeveldt, Dirk Nannes, Luke Pomersbach, and Rilee Rossouw.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hyderabad's new owners retain 20 players |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/hyderabad-ipl-franchise-owners-retain-20-players-589311 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=21 June 2024 |language=en |date=1 November 2012 |archive-date=23 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623123129/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/hyderabad-ipl-franchise-owners-retain-20-players-589311 |url-status=live }}</ref> At the auction, they acquired Christopher Barnwell, Daniel Christian, Moises Henriques, Ravi Rampaul, Pankaj Singh, R. P. Singh, and Jaydev Unadkat.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Binoy |first1=George |title=What the franchises did to bolster their squads |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-auction-2013-what-the-franchises-did-to-bolster-their-squads-603255 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=21 June 2024 |language=en |date=3 February 2013 |archive-date=21 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621071340/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-auction-2013-what-the-franchises-did-to-bolster-their-squads-603255 |url-status=live }}</ref> Virat Kohli replaced Daniel Vettori as captain and remained in that role until 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kohli appointed captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore |url=http://thehindu.com/sport/cricket/kohli-appointed-captain-of-royal-challengers-bangalore/article4434983.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=22 June 2024 |language=en |date=20 February 2013 |archive-date=22 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622160105/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/kohli-appointed-captain-of-royal-challengers-bangalore/article4434983.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Kumar |first1=Manish |title=Virat Kohli's IPL journey as RCB captain: What the numbers say |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/virat-kohlis-ipl-journey-as-rcb-captain-what-the-numbers-say/articleshow/86963875.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=22 June 2024 |language=en |date=12 October 2021 |archive-date=22 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622161604/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/virat-kohlis-ipl-journey-as-rcb-captain-what-the-numbers-say/articleshow/86963875.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> During the IPL season, RCB finished fifth in the group stage points table with 9 wins from 16 matches, failing to qualify for the playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2013 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2013-586733/points-table-standings |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 June 2024}}</ref> Chris Gayle was the second highest run scorer of the tournament, behind Michael Hussey of the Chennai Super Kings, while Vinay Kumar was the team's highest wicket-taker with 23 wickets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most Runs For Indian Premier League, 2013 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2013-7720 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 June 2024 |archive-date=22 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622160101/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2013-7720 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Most Wickets For Indian Premier League, 2013 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2013-7720 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 June 2024 |archive-date=22 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622160100/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2013-7720 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Before the 2014 auction, RCB retained AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, and Virat Kohli from previous seasons.<ref>{{cite web |title=List of players retained ahead of the 2014 IPL auction |url=http://espncricinfo.com/story/list-of-players-retained-ahead-of-the-2014-ipl-auction-708731 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2024 |language=en |date=10 January 2014 |archive-date=23 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623071918/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/list-of-players-retained-ahead-of-the-2014-ipl-auction-708731 |url-status=live }}</ref> The players bought in the 2014 auction included Albie Morkel, Mitchell Starc, Parthiv Patel, Ashok Dinda, Nic Maddinson, Varun Aaron, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijay Zol, and Yuvraj Singh, who was the most expensive player at {{INRConvert|14|c|year=2014}}, among others.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pepsi IPL 2014: IPL Auction |url=http://iplt20.com/auction/2014 |website=IPLT20 |access-date=23 June 2024 |archive-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804150520/https://www.iplt20.com/auction/2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> Daniel Vettori replaced Ray Jennings as the head coach of the team.<ref>{{cite web |title=Daniel Vettori, Allan Donald are RCB coaches |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/daniel-vettori-allan-donald-are-rcb-coaches/articleshow/28607427.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=23 June 2024 |language=en |date=10 January 2014 |archive-date=23 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623122501/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/daniel-vettori-allan-donald-are-rcb-coaches/articleshow/28607427.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The first phase of the IPL was held in the UAE and the second phase in India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Premier League to open in United Arab Emirates |url=http://bbc.com/sport/cricket/26542931 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=23 June 2024 |language=en |date=12 March 2014}}</ref> RCB finished 7th in the points table and did not qualify for the playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2014 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2014-695871/points-table-standings |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2024 |archive-date=20 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120104621/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2014-695871/points-table-standings |url-status=live }}</ref> De Villiers was the highest run-scorer for the team with 395 runs, while Varun Aaron took the most wickets, claiming 16.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most Runs For Pepsi Indian Premier League, 2014 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2014-8827 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2024 |archive-date=23 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623071845/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2014-8827 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Most Wickets For Pepsi Indian Premier League, 2014 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2014-8827 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2024 |archive-date=22 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722175219/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2014-8827 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Before the 2015 auction, RCB secured Manvinder Bisla from Kolkata Knight Riders and Iqbal Abdulla from Rajasthan Royals, as well as Mandeep Singh from Kings XI Punjab during the transfer window.<ref>{{cite web |title=Player transfers before IPL 2015 |url=http://espncricinfo.com/story/player-transfers-before-ipl-2015-796315 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2024 |language=en |date=4 November 2014 |archive-date=23 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623121841/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/player-transfers-before-ipl-2015-796315 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the auction, they bought Daren Sammy, Sean Abbott, Subramaniam Badrinath, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dinesh Karthik, among others.<ref>{{cite web |title=List of players sold and unsold in IPL 2015 auction |url=http://espncricinfo.com/story/list-of-players-sold-and-unsold-in-ipl-2015-auction-832783 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2024 |language=en |date=16 February 2015}}</ref> Royal Challengers started their season with a win against KKR at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Purohit |first1=Abhishek |title=Gayle 96 guides wobbly RCB to win |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2015-791129/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-5th-match-829713/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2024 |language=en |date=11 April 2015 |archive-date=23 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623121906/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2015-791129/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-5th-match-829713/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> During the group stage, they won a total of seven out of fourteen matches, finishing in third place on the points table.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2015 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2015-791129/points-table-standings |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2024 |archive-date=8 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208070113/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2015-791129/points-table-standings |url-status=live }}</ref> In the playoffs, they defeated Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator by 71 runs.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Purohit |first1=Abhishek |title=De Villiers, Mandeep fifties crush Royals |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2015-791129/rajasthan-royals-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-eliminator-829819/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2024 |language=en |date=20 May 2015 |archive-date=23 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623121841/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2015-791129/rajasthan-royals-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-eliminator-829819/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> However, in the second qualifier against the Chennai Super Kings, RCB lost by 3 wickets, knocking them out of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Purohit |first1=Abhishek |title=Nehra, Hussey carry CSK to the final |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2015-791129/chennai-super-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-qualifier-2-829821/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2024 |language=en |date=22 May 2015 |archive-date=23 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623121839/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2015-791129/chennai-super-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-qualifier-2-829821/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli, and Chris Gayle were the 4th, 5th, and 6th highest run-scorers of the season, respectively, while Yuzvendra Chahal was the team's highest wicket-taker and the 3rd highest overall in the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most Runs For Pepsi Indian Premier League, 2015 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2015-9657 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Most Wickets For Pepsi Indian Premier League, 2015 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2015-9657 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2024 |archive-date=23 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623121839/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2015-9657 |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== 2016–2019: Runners-up and bottom-table finishes === {{Main|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2016|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2017|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2018|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019|l2 = 2017|l3 = 2018|l4 = 2019}}
Amid financial scandals involving owner and chairman Vijay Mallya, Amrit Thomas became the chairman of the Royal Challengers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gollapudi |first1=Nagraj |title=Amrit Thomas replaces Vijay Mallya as RCB head |url=http://espncricinfo.com/story/amrit-thomas-replaces-vijay-mallya-as-head-of-ipl-franchise-royal-challengers-bangalore-984747 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 June 2024 |language=en |date=18 March 2016}}</ref> In the 2016 season, RCB introduced different jerseys for home and away matches.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2016: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to don two separate jerseys |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/royal-challengers-bangalore-rcb-to-don-two-separate-ipl-jerseys/ |url-access=subscription |website=The Indian Express |access-date=24 June 2024 |language=en |date=8 April 2016 |archive-date=24 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624062846/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/royal-challengers-bangalore-rcb-to-don-two-separate-ipl-jerseys/ |url-status=live }}</ref> During the player auction, they acquired Shane Watson, Kane Richardson, Stuart Binny, Travis Head, and Samuel Badree, among others.<ref>{{cite web |title=List of players sold and unsold at IPL auction 2016 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/list-of-players-sold-and-unsold-at-ipl-auction-2016-969473 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 June 2024 |language=en |date=6 February 2016 |archive-date=20 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520201321/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/list-of-players-sold-and-unsold-at-ipl-auction-2016-969473 |url-status=live }}</ref> Additionally, KL Rahul and Parvez Rasool joined RCB from Sunrisers Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2016: KL Rahul, Parvez Rasool join Royal Challengers Bangalore |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ipl-2016-kl-rahul-parveez-rasool-to-join-royal-challengers-bangalore/ |url-access=subscription |website=The Indian Express |access-date=24 June 2024 |language=en |date=17 February 2016}}</ref> RCB won their first match of the season against Sunrisers, with AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli scoring 82 and 75 runs, respectively.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kishore |first1=Shashank |title=RCB flex batting muscle to crush Sunrisers |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2016-968923/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-4th-match-980907/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 June 2024 |language=en |date=12 April 2016 |archive-date=25 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625124917/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2016-968923/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-4th-match-980907/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> However, they struggled in the next six matches, securing only one win against Rising Pune Supergiant, which made it challenging to qualify for the playoffs. However, RCB qualified for the playoffs, losing only one match in their next seven games.<ref>{{cite web |title=RCB's road to IPL 2016 final |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/rcbs-road-to-ipl-2016-final-2823541/ |url-access=subscription |website=The Indian Express |access-date=24 June 2024 |language=en |date=28 May 2016 |archive-date=24 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624080156/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/rcbs-road-to-ipl-2016-final-2823541/ |url-status=live }}</ref> They set a record by defeating the Gujarat Lions with a winning margin of 144 runs, the highest in IPL history.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Raghavan |first1=Sirish |title=De Villiers, Kohli tons in record IPL win |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2016-968923/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-gujarat-lions-44th-match-980987/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 June 2024 |language=en |date=14 May 2016 |archive-date=24 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624080157/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2016-968923/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-gujarat-lions-44th-match-980987/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref>{{efn|The Mumbai Indians broke this record in the following season against the Delhi Daredevils.<ref>{{cite web |title=Largest margins by Innings, runs & wickets for Indian Premier League |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/trophy/team-largest-margins/indian-premier-league-117 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 June 2024 |archive-date=24 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624080156/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/trophy/team-largest-margins/indian-premier-league-117 |url-status=live }}</ref>}} RCB finished the group stage in second place on the points table with 16 points.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2016 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2016-968923/points-table-standings |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 June 2024}}</ref> In the playoffs, they faced Gujarat Lions in Qualifier 1 at their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, and won by 4 wickets, advancing to their third final in nine seasons.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Krishnaswamy |first1=Karthik |title=Royal Challengers in final after de Villiers' rescue act |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2016-968923/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-gujarat-lions-qualifier-1-981013/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 June 2024 |language=en |date=24 May 2016 |archive-date=24 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624080158/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2016-968923/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-gujarat-lions-qualifier-1-981013/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> In the final against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bangalore, RCB lost by 8 runs, ending the season as runners-up for the third time in IPL history.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kishore |first1=Shashank |title=Sunrisers choke RCB chase to seal first title |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2016-968923/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-final-981019/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 June 2024 |language=en |date=29 May 2016}}</ref> Yuzvendra Chahal and Shane Watson were the second and third highest wicket-takers of the tournament, while Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in the tournament, amassing 973 runs – the highest ever in IPL history.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most wickets For Indian Premier League, 2016 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2016-11001 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs For Indian Premier League, 2016 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2016-11001 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 June 2024 |archive-date=15 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215135506/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2016-11001 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs in a series For Indian Premier League |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/trophy/batting-most-runs-series/indian-premier-league-117 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 June 2024}}</ref>
In the 2017 player auctions, the Royal Challengers acquired Tymal Mills, Aniket Choudhary, Pawan Negi, Praveen Dubey, and Billy Stanlake.<ref>{{cite web |title=List of players sold and unsold at IPL auction 2017 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/list-of-players-sold-and-unsold-at-ipl-auction-2017-1083407 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024 |language=en |date=20 February 2017 |archive-date=7 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250507072351/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/list-of-players-sold-and-unsold-at-ipl-auction-2017-1083407 |url-status=live }}</ref> Mitchell Starc parted ways with the team to rehabilitate ahead of the Champions Trophy, prompting the management to replace him with Tymal Mills.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mitchell Starc parts ways with Royal Challengers Bangalore, pulls out of Indian Premier League 2017 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/indian-premier-league-2017/news/story/mitchell-starc-royal-challengers-bangalore-ipl-2017-indian-premier-league-961454-2017-02-19 |website=India Today |access-date=25 June 2024 |language=en |date=10 March 2017 |archive-date=25 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625062734/https://www.indiatoday.in/indian-premier-league-2017/news/story/mitchell-starc-royal-challengers-bangalore-ipl-2017-indian-premier-league-961454-2017-02-19 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Premier League money will change my life: Tymal Mills |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/tymal-mills-indian-premier-league-money-change-life-961815-2017-02-21 |website=India Today |access-date=25 June 2024 |language=en |date=21 February 2017}}</ref> The season for RCB was impacted by injuries, with skipper Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers missing the initial matches. This led to Shane Watson stepping in as the interim captain. Batsmen KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan were also ruled out for the season due to prolonged injuries.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2017: Injury-hit RCB to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad tomorrow |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/ipl-2017-injury-hit-rcb-to-take-on-sunrisers-hyderabad-tomorrow-117040400327_1.html |website=Business Standard |access-date=25 June 2024 |language=en |date=4 April 2017}}</ref> RCB finished at the bottom of the table, losing ten out of their fourteen matches.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2017 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2017-1078425/points-table-standings |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024 |archive-date=25 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625062734/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2017-1078425/points-table-standings |url-status=live }}</ref> In a match against the Kolkata Knight Riders, RCB was all out for just 49 runs, marking the lowest score ever in an IPL match.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Monga |first1=Sidharth |title=Knight Riders defend small total in style, RCB 49 all out |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2017-1078425/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-27th-match-1082617/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024 |language=en |date=23 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Lowest totals For Indian Premier League |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/trophy/team-lowest-innings-totals/indian-premier-league-117 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024 |archive-date=25 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625062739/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/trophy/team-lowest-innings-totals/indian-premier-league-117 |url-status=live }}</ref> Virat Kohli was the leading run-scorer for the team with 308 runs in the tournament, while Pawan Negi took the most wickets, claiming 16.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs For Indian Premier League, 2017 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2017-11701?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024 |archive-date=25 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625124919/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2017-11701?team=4340 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Most wickets For Indian Premier League, 2017 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2017-11701?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024}}</ref>
Ahead of the 2018 IPL, RCB retained Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Sarfaraz Khan.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL player retention 2018: RCB retain Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni returns to CSK |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ipl-player-retention-2018-rcb-retain-virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-returns-to-csk/articleshow/62367936.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=25 June 2024 |language=en |date=5 January 2018}}</ref> During the auction, they acquired notable players such as Brendon McCullum, Chris Woakes, Colin de Grandhomme, Moeen Ali, Quinton de Kock, Umesh Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal, among others.<ref>{{cite web |title=List of sold and unsold players |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2018-player-auction-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1134446 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024 |language=en |date=26 January 2018 |archive-date=26 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626194952/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22218394/ipl-2018-player-auction-list-sold-unsold-players |url-status=live }}</ref> In January 2018, Gary Kirsten was appointed as the batting coach, and Ashish Nehra took on the role of bowling coach.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nehra and Kirsten join RCB coaching staff |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/nehra-and-kirsten-join-royal-challengers-bangalore-coaching-staff-1131321 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024 |language=en |date=2 January 2018 |archive-date=25 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625123610/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/nehra-and-kirsten-join-royal-challengers-bangalore-coaching-staff-1131321 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the group stage, RCB finished sixth in the points table, failing to qualify for the playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2018 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2018-1131611/points-table-standings |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024}}</ref> Virat Kohli was the team's leading run-scorer, while Umesh Yadav took the most wickets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs For Indian Premier League, 2018 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2018-12210?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024 |archive-date=25 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625123611/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2018-12210?team=4340 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Most wickets For Indian Premier League, 2018 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2018-12210?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024 |archive-date=25 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625123613/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2018-12210?team=4340 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In August 2018, Gary Kirsten was appointed as the head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, replacing Daniel Vettori.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gary Kirsten replaces Daniel Vettori as RCB coach |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/gary-kirsten-replaces-daniel-vettori-as-rcb-coach-1157817 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=26 June 2024 |language=en |date=30 August 2018 |archive-date=26 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626065818/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/gary-kirsten-replaces-daniel-vettori-as-rcb-coach-1157817 |url-status=live }}</ref> During the 2019 IPL auction, the team acquired Shivam Dube, Shimron Hetmyer, Heinrich Klaasen, and Devdutt Padikkal, along with other key players.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2019 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2019-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1166896 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024 |language=en |date=27 November 2018 |archive-date=18 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218224600/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25390461/ipl-2019-auction-was-sold-whom |url-status=live }}</ref> During the season, Dale Steyn joined the team, replacing the injured Nathan Coulter-Nile.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rao |first1=Rakesh |title=IPL 2019: Steyn to join RCB squad; injured Rajpoot ruled out |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/indian-premier-league-2019-kings-xi-punjab-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-in-mohali/article26822303.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=25 June 2024 |language=en |date=12 April 2019}}</ref> Steyn played only two games before being ruled out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2019: Royal Challengers Bangalore lose Dale Steyn to shoulder injury |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/story/ipl-2019-rcb-injury-news-dale-steyn-ruled-out-shoulder-inflammation-1509890-2019-04-25 |website=India Today |access-date=25 June 2024 |language=en |date=25 April 2019}}</ref> In the group stage, RCB played 14 games, winning five, and finished at the bottom of the table.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2019 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2019-1165643/points-table-standings |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024 |archive-date=23 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223092531/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2019-1165643/points-table-standings |url-status=live }}</ref> Virat Kohli was once again the highest run-scorer for the team, while Yuzvendra Chahal was the highest wicket-taker.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs For Indian Premier League, 2019 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2019-12741?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024 |archive-date=25 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625123610/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2019-12741?team=4340 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Most wickets For Indian Premier League, 2019 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2019-12741?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 June 2024}}</ref>
=== 2020–2023: Regain in form === {{main|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2020|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2021|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2022|Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023|l2 = 2021|l3 = 2022|l4 = 2023}}
In August 2019, Simon Katich replaced Gary Kirsten as the head coach of the team, and Mike Hesson was appointed as the director of cricket operations.<ref>{{cite web |title=RCB support staff overhaul: Kirsten and Nehra out, Hesson and Katich in |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/royal-challengers-overhaul-gary-kirsten-and-ashish-nehra-out-mike-hesson-and-simon-katich-in-1198436 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=23 August 2019 |archive-date=26 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626075710/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/royal-challengers-overhaul-gary-kirsten-and-ashish-nehra-out-mike-hesson-and-simon-katich-in-1198436 |url-status=live }}</ref> Ahead of the 2020 IPL auction, RCB released several players, including Colin de Grandhomme, Dale Steyn, Heinrich Klaasen, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Akshdeep Nath, Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, and Tim Southee.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/ipl-2020-auction-rcb-royal-challengers-bangalore-full-released-retained-players-list-kohli-shivam-dube-total-purse/article30248836.ece|title=IPL 2020: Royal Challengers Bangalore squad and purse left ahead of auction |website=Sportstar |publisher=The Hindu Group |date=9 December 2019|access-date=18 January 2020|archive-date=26 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226202304/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/ipl-2020-auction-rcb-royal-challengers-bangalore-full-released-retained-players-list-kohli-shivam-dube-total-purse/article30248836.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> During the auction, RCB added Aaron Finch, Chris Morris, Joshua Philippe, Kane Richardson, Pavan Deshpande, Dale Steyn, Shahbaz Ahmed, and Isuru Udana to their squad.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ghosh |first1=Annesha |title=IPL 2020 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2020-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1210538 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=19 December 2019 |archive-date=27 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127092558/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2020-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1210538 |url-status=live }}</ref> They also released a new logo ahead of the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Royal Challengers Bangalore launches new logo ahead of IPL 2020 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/royal-challengers-bangalore-launches-new-logo-ahead-of-ipl-2020-watch/story-HRfU03jwf9RkUoLD8PB3VP.html |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=14 February 2020}}</ref> The 2020 IPL season was postponed and eventually held in the UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2020: UAE to host tournament from September 19 to November 10 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2020-uae-to-host-tournament-from-september-19-to-november-10-1228264 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=2 August 2020 |archive-date=2 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802165234/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29583375/ipl-2020-uae-indian-government-gives-green-signal |url-status=live }}</ref> RCB qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2016, finishing fourth on the points table with 14 points.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2020 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2020-21-1210595/points-table-standings |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=16 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416182839/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2020-21-1210595/points-table-standings |url-status=live }}</ref> They faced Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator but lost by six wickets.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Monga |first1=Sidharth |title=Williamson, Holder see through wobbly Sunrisers chase to knock out Royal Challengers |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2020-21-1210595/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-eliminator-1237178/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=6 November 2020 |archive-date=26 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626075712/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2020-21-1210595/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-eliminator-1237178/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> Devdutt Padikkal was the team's leading run-scorer with 473 runs, followed by Virat Kohli with 466 runs and AB de Villiers with 454 runs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs For Indian Premier League, 2020/21 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2020-21-13533?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024}}</ref> Yuzvendra Chahal was the highest wicket-taker, taking 21 wickets, followed by Chris Morris and Mohammad Siraj, who each took 11 wickets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most wickets For Indian Premier League, 2020/21 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2020-21-13533?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=26 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626075710/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2020-21-13533?team=4340 |url-status=live }}</ref>
During the 2021 IPL auction, RCB acquired Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Sachin Baby, Kyle Jamieson, Srikar Bharat, Rajat Patidar, Dan Christian, and Suyash Prabhudessai.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shah |first1=Sreshth |title=IPL 2021 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1252152 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=18 February 2021 |archive-date=18 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218062535/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1252152 |url-status=live }}</ref> The season was suspended midway due to a sudden rise in COVID-19 cases among players and resumed in September in the UAE.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL suspended after rise in Covid-19 cases among players |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/56978321 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=4 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2021 to resume in UAE in September–October, confirms BCCI |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/ipl-2021-new-dates-uae-to-host-tournament-second-half-september-october-bcci-indian-cricket/article34629733.ece |website=Sportstar |publisher=The Hindu Group |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=29 May 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602114221/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/ipl-2021-new-dates-uae-to-host-tournament-second-half-september-october-bcci-indian-cricket/article34629733.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Before the season's resumption, the team's head coach, Simon Katich, resigned, and Mike Hesson took over as head coach.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mukherjee |first1=Abhishek |title=IPL 2021: Simon Katich steps down as RCB coach, cites personal reasons |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/ipl-2021-simon-katich-steps-down-as-rcb-coach-cites-personal-reasons/article36030290.ece |website=Sportstar |publisher=The Hindu Group |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=21 August 2021 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627083959/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/ipl-2021-simon-katich-steps-down-as-rcb-coach-cites-personal-reasons/article36030290.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> RCB qualified for the playoffs by finishing third in the points table but failed to lift the trophy once again, losing to fourth placed Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2021 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2021-1249214/points-table-standings |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=2 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202101814/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2021-1249214/points-table-standings |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Muthu |first1=Alagappan |title=Narine stars with bat and ball, puts KKR in Qualifier 2, ends Kohli's tenure as RCB captain with defeat |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2021-1249214/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-eliminator-1254115/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=11 October 2021 |archive-date=27 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127082039/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2021-1249214/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-eliminator-1254115/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> Harshal Patel finished the season with 32 wickets, equalling Dwayne Bravo's record for the highest number of wickets taken in a season and winning the Purple Cap.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most wickets For Indian Premier League, 2021 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2021-13840 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=15 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215044542/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2021-13840 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Most wickets in a series For Indian Premier League |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/trophy/bowling-most-wickets-series/indian-premier-league-117 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=29 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240829143325/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/trophy/bowling-most-wickets-series/indian-premier-league-117 |url-status=live }}</ref> Glenn Maxwell was the highest run-scorer for the team with 513 runs, the fifth highest in the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs For Indian Premier League, 2021 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2021-13840 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024}}</ref> Virat Kohli became the first-ever batsman to score 6,000 runs in the IPL during this season.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2021-virat-kohli-royal-challengers-bangalore-captain-becomes-first-player-to-score-6000-ipl-runs-101618740443458.html | title=Virat Kohli becomes first player to score 6000 IPL runs | date=22 April 2021 | access-date=13 March 2023 | archive-date=24 April 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424043647/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2021-virat-kohli-royal-challengers-bangalore-captain-becomes-first-player-to-score-6000-ipl-runs-101618740443458-amp.html | url-status=live }}</ref> This season marked AB de Villiers's last in the IPL, as he announced his retirement in November 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=AB de Villiers announces retirement from all forms of cricket, marks end of association with IPL and RCB |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ab-de-villiers-announces-retirement-from-all-cricket-ends-association-with-ipl-and-rcb-101637305681787.html |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=19 November 2019 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627023111/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ab-de-villiers-announces-retirement-from-all-cricket-ends-association-with-ipl-and-rcb-101637305681787.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the 2022 season, the Royal Challengers underwent significant changes. Faf du Plessis was announced as the new captain following Virat Kohli's decision to step down from the role after the 2021 season.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kishore |first=Shashank |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/faf-du-plessis-unveiled-as-rcb-s-new-captain-for-ipl-2022-1305098| title=Faf du Plessis unveiled as RCB's captain for IPL 2022| date=12 March 2022 |website=ESPNcricinfo | access-date=12 March 2022| archive-date=19 June 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619050630/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/faf-du-plessis-unveiled-as-rcb-s-captain-for-ipl-2022-1305098| url-status=live}}</ref> Additionally, Sanjay Bangar was appointed as the new head coach.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sanjay Bangar named head coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-sanjay-bangar-named-head-coach-of-royal-challengers-bangalore-1288454 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=9 November 2021 |archive-date=31 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240731044522/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-sanjay-bangar-named-head-coach-of-royal-challengers-bangalore-1288454 |url-status=live }}</ref> During the auction, RCB acquired several key players, including Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Finn Allen, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik, Josh Hazlewood, and Jason Behrendorff.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Agrawal |first1=Himanshu |title=IPL 2022 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1300689 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=12 February 2022 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213063417/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1300689 |url-status=live }}</ref> The season also saw the expansion of the league to include two new teams, making it a 10-team competition. RCB managed to advance past the eliminator stage for the first time in two seasons but ultimately fell short of winning the title, losing to Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Brar |first1=Hemant |title=Buttler ton, Prasidh-McCoy show put Royals in IPL final |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/rajasthan-royals-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-qualifier-2-1312199/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=27 May 2022}}</ref> du Plessis finished the season as the team's highest run-scorer with 468 runs, while Hasaranga was the leading wicket-taker with 26 wickets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs in Indian Premier League, 2022 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2022-14452?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=31 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240731044519/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2022-14452?team=4340 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Most wickets For Indian Premier League, 2022 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2022-14452?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=31 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240731044521/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2022-14452?team=4340 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Ahead of the 2023 season, RCB acquired Reece Topley, Will Jacks, Rajan Kumar, Avinash Singh, Sonu Yadav, Himanshu Sharma, and Manoj Bhadange in the auction.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ramanujam |first1=Srinidhi |title=2023 IPL auction: The list of sold and unsold players |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2023-ipl-auction-list-of-sold-unsold-players-1350272 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=23 December 2022}}</ref> The team won seven of their fourteen matches, finishing sixth in the group stage and failing to qualify for the playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2023 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2023-1345038/points-table-standings |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=29 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529235729/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2023-1345038/points-table-standings |url-status=live }}</ref> Faf du Plessis was the top run-scorer, while Mohammed Siraj took the most wickets for the team.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs in Indian Premier League, 2023 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2023-15129?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=31 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240731044518/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2023-15129?team=4340 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Most wickets For Indian Premier League, 2023 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2023-15129?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024}}</ref>
===2024–present: Maiden IPL title=== {{main|Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024|2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru season|l2 = 2025}}
In the 2024 season, the Royal Challengers struggled in the first half, losing 7 of their 8 games. But they made a massive turnaround and managed to qualify for the playoffs by winning their next six matches.<ref>{{cite web |title=IPL 2024 – Points Table |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2024-1410320/points-table-standings |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=22 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240822102516/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2024-1410320/points-table-standings |url-status=live }}</ref> In the eliminator against Rajasthan Royals, RCB lost the match by four wickets.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Krishnaswamy |first1=Karthik |title=Royals eliminate RCB to set up knockout against SRH |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2024-1410320/rajasthan-royals-vs-royal-challengers-bengaluru-eliminator-1426310/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |language=en |date=22 May 2024 |archive-date=31 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240731050504/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2024-1410320/rajasthan-royals-vs-royal-challengers-bengaluru-eliminator-1426310/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap, scoring 741 runs, while Yash Dayal became the team's highest wicket-taker with 15 wickets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Batting Records – Most Runs in IPL 2024 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2024-15940 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=1 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501104846/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/indian-premier-league-2024-15940 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bowling Records – Most Wickets in IPL 2024 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/indian-premier-league-2024-15940?team=4340 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2024}}</ref>
On 3 June 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Punjab Kings by six runs. Batting first, RCB scored 190 for 9 in their 20 overs, with Virat Kohli top-scoring with 43 runs from 35 balls. In reply, Punjab Kings managed 184 for 7, with Shashank Singh remaining not out on 61 runs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 June 2025 |title=IPL 2025 Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the 18th Edition of TATA IPL; Check Overall Team Performance |url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/ipl-2025-winner-rcb-royal-challengers-bengaluru-captain-coach-and-overall-performance-1748975062-1 |access-date=4 June 2025 |website=Jagranjosh.com |language=en |archive-date=3 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250603191114/https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/ipl-2025-winner-rcb-royal-challengers-bengaluru-captain-coach-and-overall-performance-1748975062-1 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=RCB crowned IPL 2025 champion after 6-run victory over PBKS in the final |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/ipl/rcb-crowned-ipl-2025-champion-after-6-run-victory-over-pbks-in-the-final-125060301404_1.html}}</ref>
RCB's bowlers played a crucial role in defending the total. Krunal Pandya took 2 wickets for 17 runs, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed 2 for 38, helping RCB control the game in the final overs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 June 2025 |title=Krunal Pandya: Mumbai's main man once, RCB's IPL final hero now |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ipl-2025-krunal-pandya-rcb-vs-pbks-final-2735375-2025-06-04 |access-date=4 June 2025 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
This win ended an 18-year wait for the franchise, which had previously finished as runners-up in 2009, 2011, and 2016. The title was a major milestone for Virat Kohli, who had been with the team since its founding in 2008, and was widely celebrated by fans and cricket enthusiasts across the country.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |access-date=3 June 2025 |title=RCB end 18 years of wait, romp to maiden IPL title with smashing win over Punjab Kings |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/royal-challengers-bengaluru-end-18-years-of-wait-romp-to-maiden-ipl-title-with-smashing-win-over-punjab-kings-101748972592771.html |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite web |access-date=3 June 2025 |title=Kohli and RCB are finally IPL champions |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2025-1449924/punjab-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bengaluru-final-1473511/match-report |work=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=3 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250603233600/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2025-1449924/punjab-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bengaluru-final-1473511/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Ownership history== ===Inception and Diageo era (2008–2026)=== The franchise was established in 2008 when Vijay Mallya, through United Breweries Group, purchased the Bangalore-based team for $111.6 million (approx. ₹446 crore). At the time, it was the second-most expensive franchise in the inaugural Indian Premier League season, trailing only the Mumbai Indians.<ref name="IPL2008">{{Cite news |last=Staff |first=Cricinfo |date=24 January 2008 |title=Dhoni and Symonds the biggest draws |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=24 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224223228/https://www.espncricinfo.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
The first major ownership transition occurred between 2013 and 2016. In July 2013, British multinational Diageo acquired a controlling interest in United Spirits Limited (USL).<ref name="DiageoUSL">{{Cite web |title=Diageo completes acquisition of control in United Spirits |url=https://www.diageo.com/ |publisher=Diageo PLC |date=4 July 2013 |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=21 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821135504/https://www.diageo.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Following Mallya's resignation as Chairman of USL in February 2016, Diageo assumed full operational and management control.<ref name="MallyaExit">{{Cite news |last=Sarkar |first=John |date=26 February 2016 |title=Vijay Mallya quits United Spirits, Diageo to pay him $75m |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ |work=The Times of India |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213041319/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2023, the franchise expanded by acquiring the RCB Women's team in the WPL for ₹901 crore ($110 million).<ref name="WPLBid">{{Cite news |title=WPL Team Auction: RCB wins Bengaluru franchise for Rs 901 crore |url=https://www.thehindu.com/ |work=The Hindu |date=25 January 2023 |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=1 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200601115119/https://www.thehindu.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Consortium acquisition and record valuation (2026–present)=== In March 2026, United Spirits finalised the sale of 100% equity in Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited to a four-member consortium for approximately $1.78 billion (₹16,660 crore).<ref name="MSN2026">{{Cite web |title=RCB becomes costliest IPL franchise, sold for over Rs 16,000 crore: Sources |url=https://www.msn.com/ |website=MSN |date=23 March 2026 |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=10 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710235340/https://www.msn.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
The transaction was a comprehensive acquisition that included:<ref name="WPLBid" /> * The Royal Challengers Bengaluru men's team. * The Royal Challengers Bengaluru women's team. * All associated brand intellectual property, the RCB Bar & Cafe hospitality ventures, and the RCB Unbox intellectual properties.
Upon completion, this deal was recognised as the highest valuation ever paid for a cricket franchise, surpassing the previous record of $1.63 billion set earlier in 2026 by the sale of the Rajasthan Royals to a group led by Kal Somani and Rob Walton.<ref name="KhelNow2026">{{Cite news |title=Sale Done: RCB acquired by four-member consortium led by Aditya Birla Group just before IPL 2026 |url=https://khelnow.com |work=Khel Now |date=24 March 2026 |access-date=25 March 2026}}</ref>
The new ownership consists of: * '''Aditya Birla Group''': Led by chairman Aryaman Vikram Birla, owned by the Birla family. * '''The Times Group''': Owned by the Sahu Jain family, via Bennett, Coleman & Co. * '''Bolt Ventures''': Owned by David Blitzer, co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. * '''Blackstone''': An investment firm represented by Viral Patel, CEO of BXPE.
The deal received formal ratification from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on 25 March 2026.<ref name="BCCIAproval">{{Cite press release |title=BCCI approves transfer of ownership for Royal Challengers Bengaluru |url=https://www.bcci.tv/ |publisher=BCCI.tv |date=25 March 2026 |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=16 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716134807/https://www.bcci.tv/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Team identity== ===Naming=== Vijay Mallya wanted to associate one of his top-selling liquor brands, either ''McDowell's No.1'' or ''Royal Challenge'' with the team.<ref name="mcd">{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ET_Cetera/No_1_McDowells_or_Royal_Challenge_to_be_Bangalore_IPL_team_sponsor/articleshow/2729341.cms|title=No. 1 McDowell's or Royal Challenge to be Bangalore IPL team sponsor|author=Shruti Sabharwal|date=25 January 2008|access-date=20 February 2008|work=The Times Of India|location=India|archive-date=28 February 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080228193835/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ET_Cetera/No_1_McDowells_or_Royal_Challenge_to_be_Bangalore_IPL_team_sponsor/articleshow/2729341.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Logo=== The logo initially consisted of the ''RC'' emblem in yellow on a circular red base. The ''RC'' crown emblem with the roaring lion placed on the top of the logo was derived from the original ''Royal Challenge'' logo. No significant changes took place in the design of the logo except for the replacement of colour yellow with gold from 2009. This logo also had a dotted white circle around the ''RC'' emblem. The team also uses an alternate logo for the ''Game for Green'' matches where the green plants surround the logo and the text ''Game for Green'' is placed below the logo. The logo was redesigned in 2016 with the inclusion of black as a secondary colour. The lion in the crest was enlarged and the shield removed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Titov |first=Aleksei |title=RCB Logo and symbol, meaning, history, PNG, brand |url=https://1000logos.net/rcb-logo/ |access-date=2026-05-27 |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2020, a new logo was unveiled featuring a bigger lion and the crown returning from the previous logo. The RC emblem was omitted for this crest.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/royal-challengers-bangalore-unveils-new-logo-804484.html|title=Royal Challengers Bangalore unveils new logo|work=Deccan Herald|date=14 February 2020|access-date=20 October 2020|archive-date=27 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727022251/https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/royal-challengers-bangalore-unveils-new-logo-804484.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2024, the logo changed again after Royal Challengers Bangalore was renamed to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
===Ambassadors=== Katrina Kaif was the brand ambassador for the team in 2008. Deepika Padukone, Ramya, Puneeth Rajkumar, Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra and Ganesh have been the ambassadors for the team in the later seasons.<ref name="bids">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/25/stories/2008012558140100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080129011742/http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/25/stories/2008012558140100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 January 2008|date=25 January 2008|title= Mukesh, Mallya top bidders for IPL|access-date=20 February 2008|work=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
===Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors=== Reebok manufactured kits for the team from 2008 to 2014 while Adidas supplied the kits in 2015. Zeven was the manufacturer from 2016 to 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Sports-brand-Zeven-is-official-kit-partner-for-RCB-Sidebar/articleshow/51740731.cms|title=Sports brand Zeven is official kit partner for RCB (Sidebar)|website=The Times of India|access-date=26 April 2016|archive-date=10 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410173355/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Sports-brand-Zeven-is-official-kit-partner-for-RCB-Sidebar/articleshow/51740731.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Wrogn manufactured the kits in 2020 while Puma became the official kit manufacturer since 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PUMA signs multi-year partnership with Royal Challengers Bangalore – The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/puma-signs-multi-year-deal-with-virat-kohli-led-rcb/articleshow/81754375.cms?from=mdr |access-date=22 May 2025 |website=m.economictimes.com |date=30 March 2021 |last1=Laghate |first1=Gaurav |archive-date=31 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250531121618/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/puma-signs-multi-year-deal-with-virat-kohli-led-rcb/articleshow/81754375.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center" |- !Period !Kit supplier !Front sponsor !Back sponsor |- |2008–2011 | rowspan="3" |Reebok | Royal Challenge | McDowell's No.1 |- |2011–2014 | McDowell's No.1 | Royal Challenge |- |2014–2015 | rowspan="2" |Huawei | rowspan="4" |Kingfisher |- |2015–2016 |Adidas |- |2016–2017 | rowspan="4" |Zeven |Hero Cycles |- |2017–2018 |Gionee |- |2018–2019 |Eros Now |Duraguard Cement |- |2019–2020 |Wrogn |Pillsbury Cookie Cake |- |2020–2021 |Wrogn |rowspan="2" |Muthoot Fincorp |rowspan="2" |DP World |- |2021–2023 | rowspan="3" |Puma |- |2023–2026 | Qatar Airways | KEI |- |2026–present |Nothing |BKT |}
==Rivalries== ===Kolkata Knight Riders=== The rivalry between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore is one of the oldest in the IPL. The inaugural match of IPL was played between both the teams in which KKR won by 140 runs due to a 158* off just 73 balls by Brendon McCullum.<ref>{{cite web |title=Full Scorecard of KKR vs RCB 1st match 2007/08 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2007-08-313494/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-1st-match-335982/full-scorecard |access-date=13 April 2021 |work=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=13 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413162719/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2007-08-313494/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-1st-match-335982/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the IPL 2009, RCB won in both encounters against Knight Riders. During the second time they faced each other, Ross Taylor played a notable innings, scoring 81* runs off 33 balls, contributing significantly to RCB's victory by six wickets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Full Scorecard of KKR vs RCB 41st match 2009 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2009-374163/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-41st-match-392221/full-scorecard |access-date=13 April 2021 |work=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=13 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413162720/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2009-374163/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-41st-match-392221/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the 2012 edition of IPL, KKR was at the lower half of the IPL table and needed to win the crucial match against RCB. KKR won the toss and chose to bat first. Then KKR Skipper Gautam Gambhir led from the front with 93 (51). In reply, RCB lost wickets at regular intervals, as only Chris Gayle managed to put up a fight with a score of 86 (58).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Full Scorecard of KKR vs RCB 38th match 2012 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2012-520932/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-38th-match-548344/full-scorecard |access-date=13 April 2021 |work=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=13 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413162723/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2012-520932/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-38th-match-548344/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref> The next time they met, Gambhir again was the thorn in RCB's team as he top scored for KKR at a tough pitch, taking KKR to a competitive total of 165. RCB in reply made 129, as Lakshmipathy Balaji ripped through their line-up with a 4/18 in 4 overs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Full Scorecard of KKR vs RCB 10th match 2012 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2012-520932/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-10th-match-548315/full-scorecard |access-date=13 April 2021 |work=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=13 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413162728/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2012-520932/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-10th-match-548315/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the 2015 IPL edition, RCB and KKR took part in a match reduced due to rain. It was reduced to a 10-over match. RCB won the toss and elected to field. For KKR, Andre Russell was the top scorer as he scored 45 off just 17 balls. He took them to a score of 111/4 in just 10 overs. Mitchell Starc took one wicket for 15 runs in 2 overs. In reply, RCB were at 0–48 at 3.4 overs before Brad Hogg got Chris Gayle out. After that, RCB stuttered and started to collapse as they were reduced to 3–81 in 7.2 overs. When Virat Kohli got out to Andre Russell, the match looked to be over for RCB. However, Mandeep Singh scored 45 off just 18 balls, hitting 3 sixes and 4 fours.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=RCB beat KKR RCB won by 7 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) – KKR vs RCB, Pepsi Indian Premier League, 33rd match Match Summary, Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2015-791129/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-33rd-match-829771/live-cricket-score |access-date=20 April 2021 |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=2 May 2015 |archive-date=20 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420103319/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pepsi-indian-premier-league-2015-791129/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-33rd-match-829771/live-cricket-score |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the 2017 IPL edition, Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore again faced each other twice. In the first match between them, RCB got KKR out for a score of 131 after KKR had made a strong start of 0–48 in 3.3 overs. However, KKR dismissed RCB for 49, the lowest team score in the history of IPL. Nathan Coulter Nile, Colin de Grandhomme and Chris Woakes got three wickets each.<ref name=":0" /> In the next match, Sunil Narine scored what was then the fastest fifty in IPL (50 off 15 balls – which is now the second-fastest). KKR made the highest score made in powerplay in any IPL match, and easily chased down the target offered by RCB.<ref name=":0" />
The 2019 IPL saw Virat Kohli scoring 84 off 49 and AB de Villiers scoring 63 off 32, taking RCB to a total of 205/3. KKR had a strong start, scoring 28/0 in 1.3 overs before losing wickets at regular intervals and having their run rate reduced. They were 139/4 in 15.5 overs. However, Dinesh Karthik and Andre Russell brought back the chase under control. Karthik got out after scoring 19 off 15, leaving KKR at 153/5 in 17 overs. Andre Russell, however, took KKR over the line as he scored 48 off 13, hitting Mohammed Siraj for 23 runs in one over.<ref name=":0" />
In the next match, RCB struck back as Virat Kohli made his 5th IPL century, scoring 100 runs in 58 balls only. Moeen Ali scored 66 runs in only 28 balls as RCB scored 213 runs. For KKR, Nitish Rana scored 85 off 46 and Andre Russell scored 65 off 25, taking the game down to the wire. However, RCB won the match by 10 runs, with Virat Kohli being Man of the Match.<ref>{{cite web |title=Full Scorecard of RCB vs KKR 35th Match 2019 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2019-1165643/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-35th-match-1178410/full-scorecard |access-date=20 April 2021 |work=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=20 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420103319/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2019-1165643/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-35th-match-1178410/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Chennai Super Kings=== RCB's rivalry with Chennai Super Kings is dubbed the "Southern Derby."<ref>{{cite news |title=The battle of the Kaveri |url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/68866/the-battle-of-the-kaveri |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427143248/http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/68866/the-battle-of-the-kaveri |archive-date=27 April 2015 |access-date=20 April 2015 |work=Cricbuzz}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bitter rivals square off in marquee southern derby |url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/68864/bitter-rivals-square-off-in-marquee-southern-derby |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427143252/http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/68864/bitter-rivals-square-off-in-marquee-southern-derby |archive-date=27 April 2015 |access-date=20 April 2015 |work=Cricbuzz}}</ref> The Super Kings beat the Royal Challengers in the final of the 2011 IPL, the only meeting between the two teams at an IPL final.<ref name="Final">{{cite web |title=IPL winners and runners-up |url=https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-winners-and-runners-list/ |access-date=1 December 2023 |publisher=Crictracker |archive-date=11 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111060225/https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-winners-and-runners-list/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
CSK held an upper hand over RCB in the subsequent seasons from 2012 to 2023, winning 14 out of the 20 encounters, including in 2015, when CSK defeated RCB thrice in a single season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RCB vs CSK Head to Head in IPL: Records, Stats, Results – myKhel.com |url=https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/ipl-bangalore-vs-chennai-head-to-head-s4/ |access-date=5 May 2025 |website=mykhelcom |language=en |archive-date=22 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240822065921/https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/ipl-bangalore-vs-chennai-head-to-head-s4/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
The 2024 and 2025 seasons saw the tide turn in RCB's favour. In 2024, RCB knocked CSK out of the IPL by winning their last game of the season, which was also considered a virtual quarter final as the winner of the game would have made it to the qualifiers. RCB required a hefty win to surpass CSK's net run rate and qualify for the playoffs in the 4th spot. It came down to wire at the Chinnaswamy where RCB were required to defend 35 runs in the last over to win, but more importantly not give away more than 16 runs to ensure qualification. Yash Dayal's last over saw RCB give away just 7 runs to win the match and qualify.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Full Scorecard of RCB vs CSK 68th match 2024 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2024-1410320/royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-chennai-super-kings-68th-match-1426306/full-scorecard |access-date=4 May 2025 |archive-date=3 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250503051722/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2024-1410320/royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-chennai-super-kings-68th-match-1426306/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the 2025, for the first time, saw RCB win all of their games against CSK in a season while also win at Chepauk, CSK's home, after 17 years. The last game at Chinnaswamy saw a repeat of the event of the previous season's game. Dayal defended 16 runs in the last over once moe to ensure RCB's win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Full Scorecard of RCB vs CSK 52nd match 2025 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2025-1449924/royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-chennai-super-kings-52nd-match-1473489/full-scorecard |access-date=4 May 2025 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=3 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250503162747/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2025-1449924/royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-chennai-super-kings-52nd-match-1473489/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref>
RCB's win streak against CSK continued in 2026. In their latest clash, batting first, RCB scored 250/3, fuelled by Tim David's explosive knock of 70 off 25. That was the highest total of the season at the time, and their highest total against CSK. In the end, they won by 43 runs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Muthu |first=Deivarayan |date=5 April 2026 |title=Tim David, Rajat Patidar inflict bruising defeat on CSK |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2026-1510719/royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-chennai-super-kings-11th-match-1527684/match-report |access-date=5 April 2026 |website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
As of April 2026, in the 36 matches played between the Royal Challengers & Super Kings, the Super Kings have won 21 to the Royal Challengers' 14, with one match ending in a draw.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RCB vs CSK Head to Head in IPL: Records, Stats, Results - myKhel.com |url=https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/ipl-bangalore-vs-chennai-head-to-head-s4/ |access-date=5 April 2026 |website=mykhelcom |language=en}}</ref>
===Deccan Chargers and Sunrisers Hyderabad=== Another notable rivalry involving RCB is with the Hyderabad franchises, first with the now defunct Deccan Chargers and with the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Deccan Chargers won six out of the 11 clashes between the two and the Sunrisers currently lead with 14 games to 12.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=CricTracker |date=28 March 2026 |title=RCB vs SRH Head to Head Record in IPL History |url=https://www.crictracker.com/rcb-vs-srh-head-to-head-record-in-ipl-history/ |access-date=5 April 2026 |website=CricTracker |language=en}}</ref> The Sunrisers have also played a key role in derailing the Royal Challengers' campaigns. In the 2009 and 2016 seasons, they were beaten in the finals by Chargers and Sunrisers respectively. In the 2020 season, Sunrisers knocked RCB out of the tournament in the eliminator. In the 2021 season, Sunrisers, who did not qualify for the playoffs, were able to beat RCB, causing them to finish in 3rd place and forcing them to play the eliminator, which they lost to KKR.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jagannatha |first1=Nesara |title=7 Times When RCB Lost To SRH In A Crucial IPL Game |url=https://sportsamaze.com/7-times-when-rcb-lost-to-srh-in-a-crucial-ipl-game/ |work=SportsAmaze |date=9 October 2021 |access-date=29 November 2023 |archive-date=30 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130022113/https://sportsamaze.com/7-times-when-rcb-lost-to-srh-in-a-crucial-ipl-game/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Their 2022 IPL campaign was also deailed by SRH, whom they lost to by 9 wickets after scoring 68 in their first encounter, putting them under pressure because of their negative run rate through their otherwise strong campaign.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jagannatha |first1=Nesara |title=7 Times When RCB Lost To SRH In A Crucial IPL Game |url=https://sportsamaze.com/7-times-when-rcb-lost-to-srh-in-a-crucial-ipl-game/ |website=SportsAmaze |date=9 October 2021 |access-date=29 November 2023 |archive-date=30 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130022113/https://sportsamaze.com/7-times-when-rcb-lost-to-srh-in-a-crucial-ipl-game/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the latest chapter of the rivalry between the two in IPL 2024, like the Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad were the first to break the 263-run record set by RCB, which seemed insurmountable at the time as a result of Chris Gayle's 175. In a more humiliating turn, SRH again broke RCB's record against RCB themselves on their home ground, scoring 287 runs, thanks to a 39-ball century by Travis Head and a 30-ball 67 by Heinrich Klassen. Although there was a valiant effort by RCB, spearheaded by Dinesh Karthik's 83 off 35 and captain Faf du Plessis's 62 off 28, RCB still lost by 25 runs.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Agarwal |first1=Himanshu |title=Head, Klaasen play decisive hands in Chinnaswamy big bash |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2024-1410320/royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-30th-match-1426268/match-report |website=SportsAmaze |date=15 April 2024 |access-date=15 April 2024 |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415185402/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2024-1410320/royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-30th-match-1426268/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> SRH would break RCB's 263 record for the third time and score 266 against the Delhi Capitals after setting an all-time T20 record by scoring 125 runs inside the power-play.
==Kit evolution== ===Regular kits=== The official colours of RCB are red, black and gold. In 2024, a bold blue color was included in the jersey but was not continued later.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL jerseys over the years |url=https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-analysis/royal-challengers-bangalore-rcb-ipl-jerseys-over-the-years/ |website=Crictracker|date=9 March 2024 }}</ref> {| style="margin:1em auto;" |{{Cricket uniform | pattern_la = _yellowborder | pattern_b = _black_chest | pattern_ra = _yellowborder | pattern_pants = | leftarm = 000000 | body = FF0000 | rightarm = 000000 | pants = FF0000 | title = 2016–2021 }} |{{Cricket uniform | pattern_la = | pattern_b = _rcb22 | pattern_ra = | pattern_pants = | leftarm = 000000 | body = FF0000 | rightarm = 000000 | pants = FF0000 | title = 2022–2023 }} |{{Cricket uniform | pattern_la = | pattern_b = _rcb24 | pattern_ra = | pattern_pants = | leftarm = 0217b8 | body = 0217b8 | rightarm = 0217b8 | pants = FF0000 | title = 2024 }} |{{Cricket uniform | pattern_la = | pattern_b = _rcb25 | pattern_ra = | pattern_pants = | leftarm = 0c0c38ff | body = 191970 | rightarm = 0c0c38ff | pants = FF0000 | title = {{nowrap|2025–present}} }} |}
===Go green kits=== Since 2011, RCB has a tradition of replacing the red with green for the #GameForGreen matches once every season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=13 April 2025 |title=Why is Royal Challengers Bengaluru wearing green jerseys in IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals? |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/why-rcb-green-jersey-royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-rajasthan-royals-rr-wearing-kit-sustainability-initiative/article69445673.ece |access-date=14 June 2025 |website=Sportstar |language=en |archive-date=14 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250614094524/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/why-rcb-green-jersey-royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-rajasthan-royals-rr-wearing-kit-sustainability-initiative/article69445673.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2021, as a tribute to the COVID-19 frontline workers, RCB played a match with sky-blue kits, the colour of PPE kits of frontline workers.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 September 2021 |title=IPL 2021: RCB to sport blue jersey on Sept 20 to pay tribute to frontline workers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2021-rcb-to-sport-blue-jersey-on-sept-20-to-pay-tribute-to-frontline-workers/articleshow/86190124.cms |access-date=14 June 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=14 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250614094524/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2021-rcb-to-sport-blue-jersey-on-sept-20-to-pay-tribute-to-frontline-workers/articleshow/86190124.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
Meanwhile, the annual green kits are made of recycled material, supporting the team's cause of going carbon neutral and raising awareness to plant more trees.<ref>{{Cite web |work=Business Standard |title=IPL 2025: Why is RCB wearing green jersey in match against RR in Jaipur? |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-2025-why-is-rcb-wearing-green-jersey-in-match-against-rr-in-jaipur-125041300205_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250413105338/https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-2025-why-is-rcb-wearing-green-jersey-in-match-against-rr-in-jaipur-125041300205_1.html |archive-date=13 April 2025 |access-date=22 May 2025 |language=en-US}}</ref>
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==Fan support== The Royal Challengers has a large and passionate fan base in India and especially in the city of Bengaluru. Their fans are known to be loyal and vocal in their support.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2014 |title=Chinnaswamy Stadium's ticket mystery |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/chinnaswamy-stadium-s-ticket-mystery-741875 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208103157/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/chinnaswamy-stadium-s-ticket-mystery-741875 |archive-date=8 February 2023 |access-date=4 April 2015 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> They turn up in large numbers for RCB's home matches, turning the stadium into what is called a sea of red.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fanning the IPL spirit year after year |work=wisdenindia |date=10 May 2014 |url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-article/fanning-ipl-spirit-year-year/109715 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150410125559/http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-article/fanning-ipl-spirit-year-year/109715 |archive-date=10 April 2015 |access-date=4 April 2015 |publisher=Wisden India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2013 |title=Gayle storm gives RCB winning start |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/324028/gayle-storm-gives-rcb-winning.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150410122211/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/324028/gayle-storm-gives-rcb-winning.html |archive-date=10 April 2015 |access-date=4 April 2015 |publisher=Deccan Herald}}</ref> They are well known for their chants of "R-C-B, R-C-B" and "Ee Sala Cup Namde" ({{translation|This time the cup is ours}}).<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 March 2024 |title=RCB's Shreyanka Patil: 'They keep saying Ee sala Cup namde, and we got it' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/wpl/rcbs-shreyanka-patil-they-keep-saying-ee-sala-cup-namde-and-we-got-it/articleshow/108572429.cms |access-date=11 April 2025 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> The stadium organisers also provide the home team fans with cheer kits, RCB flags and noisemakers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2010 |title=The Chinnaswamy Stadium sets the benchmark |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-chinnaswamy-stadium-sets-the-benchmark-452225 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914005220/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-chinnaswamy-stadium-sets-the-benchmark-452225 |archive-date=14 September 2022 |access-date=4 April 2015 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Royal Challengers Bengaluru is also the most followed cricket franchise on Instagram with more than 21 million followers.<ref name="Rathod">{{Cite news |last=Rathod |first=Karan Singh |date=31 March 2025 |title=Royal Challengers Bengaluru Overtake Chennai Super Kings, Become Most-Followed Team On Instagram |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/royal-challengers-bengaluru-overtake-chennai-super-kings-become-most-followed-team-on-instagram-article-151323827 |access-date=2 April 2025 |work=Times Now}}</ref>
During the 2014 IPL, the Royal Challengers became the first team to provide free Wi-Fi connectivity to fans at their home ground. 50 access points were set up using fibre-optic cables to provide the connectivity to fans on match days at the Chinnaswamy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Royal Challengers Bangalore fans can enjoy free Wi-Fi in home matches |url=http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/223634-royal-challengers-bangalore-fans-can-enjoy-free-wi-fi-in-home-matches |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619050706/https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/royal-challengers-bangalore-fans-can-enjoy-free-wi-fi-in-home-matches-1519092 |archive-date=19 June 2024 |access-date=4 April 2015 |publisher=NDTV}}</ref>
==Squad== {|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+Squad for the 2026 season |- ! No. ! Name ! Nationality ! Birth date ! Batting style ! Bowling style ! Year signed ! Salary ! Notes |- ! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| Captain |- | 97 || '''Rajat Patidar''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1993|6|1|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm off-break || style="text-align:center;"| 2022 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|11|c}} ||Captain<ref name="Rajat Patidar RCB Captain">{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/royal-challengers-bengaluru-name-patidar-their-captain-for-ipl-2025-1473005|title=Rajat Patidar appointed new RCB captain for IPL 2025|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=13 February 2025|archive-date=17 May 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250517184522/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/royal-challengers-bengaluru-name-patidar-their-captain-for-ipl-2025-1473005|url-status=live}}</ref> |- ! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| Batters |- | 18 || '''Virat Kohli'''|| {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1988|11|5|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm medium|| style="text-align:center;" | 2008 || style="text-align:right;" | {{INRConvert|21|c}} || | |- | 37 || '''Devdutt Padikkal''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2000|7|7|df=y}} || Left-handed || Right-arm off-break || style="text-align:center;"| 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|2|c}} || |- | || '''Vihaan Malhotra''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2007|1|1|df=y}} || Left-handed || Right-arm off-break || style="text-align:center;"| 2026 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|30|l}} || |- ! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| Wicket-keepers |- | 28 || '''Phil Salt''' || {{cr|ENG}} || {{birth date and age|1996|8|28|df=y}} || Right-handed || {{n/a}} || style="text-align:center;" | 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|11.5|c}} ||Overseas |- | 55 || '''Jitesh Sharma''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1993|10|22|df=y}} || Right-handed|| {{n/a}} || style="text-align:center;"| 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|11|c}} ||Vice-Captain |- | 22 || '''Jordan Cox''' || {{cr|ENG}} || {{birth date and age|2000|10|21|df=y}} || Right-handed || {{n/a}} || style="text-align:center;" | 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|75|l}} ||Overseas |- ! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| All-rounders |- | 25 || '''Krunal Pandya''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1991|3|24|df=y}} || Left-handed || Left-arm orthodox || style="text-align:center;"| 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|5.75|c}} || |- | 8 || '''Tim David''' || {{cr|AUS}} || {{birth date and age|1996|3|16|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm off-break || style="text-align:center;" | 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|3|c}} || Overseas |- | || '''Satvik Deswal''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2007|3|23|df=y}} || Left-handed || Left-arm orthodox || style="text-align:center;" | 2026 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|30|l}} || |- | 2 || '''Jacob Bethell''' || {{cr|ENG}} || {{birth date and age|2003|10|23|df=y}} || Left-handed || Left-arm orthodox || style="text-align:center;" | 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|2.6|c}} || Overseas |- | || '''Kanishk Chouhan''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2006|9|26|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm off-break || style="text-align:center;" | 2026 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|30|l}} || |- | 16 || '''Romario Shepherd''' || {{cr|WIN}} || {{birth date and age|1994|11|26|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm fast-medium || style="text-align:center;" | 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|1.5|c}} || Overseas |- | 24 ||''' Swapnil Singh''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1991|1|22|df=y}} || Right-handed || Left-arm orthodox || style="text-align:center;" | 2024 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|50|l}} || |- | 25 ||''' Venkatesh Iyer''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1994|12|25|df=y}} || Left-handed || Right-arm medium || style="text-align:center;" | 2026 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|7|c}} || |- | || '''Mangesh Yadav''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2002|10|10|df=y}} || Left-handed || Left-arm fast-medium || style="text-align:center;"| 2026 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|5.20|c}} || |- ! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| Pace bowlers |- | 38 || '''Josh Hazlewood''' || {{cr|AUS}} || {{birth date and age|1991|1|8|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm fast-medium || style=text-align:center;" | 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|12.5|c}} || Overseas |- | 15 || ''' Bhuvneshwar Kumar ''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1990|2|5|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm medium || style="text-align:center;"| 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|10.75|c}} || |- | 42 || '''Rasikh Salam''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2000|4|5|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm medium || style="text-align:center;"| 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|6|c}} || |- | 103 || '''Yash Dayal''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1997|12|13|df=y}} || Right-handed || Left-arm medium-fast || style="text-align:center;"| 2024 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|5|c}} || |- | 53 || '''Nuwan Thushara''' || {{cr|SL}} || {{birth date and age|1994|8|6|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm fast-medium || style="text-align:center;"| 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|1.6|c}} || Overseas |- | || '''Jacob Duffy''' || {{cr|NZ}} || {{birth date and age|1994|8|2|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm fast-medium || style=text-align:center;" | 2026 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|2|c}} || Overseas |- | 14 || '''Abhinandan Singh''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|1997|3|30|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm fast-medium|| style="text-align:center;"| 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|30|l}} || |- ! colspan="9" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center;"| Spin bowlers |- | 12 || '''Suyash Sharma''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2003|5|15|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm leg-break || style="text-align:center;" | 2025 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|2.6|C}} || |- | ||''' Vicky Ostwal''' || {{cr|IND}} || {{birth date and age|2002|9|1|df=y}} || Right-handed || Left-arm orthodox || style="text-align:center;" | 2026 || style="text-align:right;"| {{INRConvert|30|l}} || |- ! colspan="9" style="text-align:center;"| Source: RCB Squad |}
Players with international caps are in '''bold'''.
==Performance record== ===Indian Premier League=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" !Year !Matches !Won !Lost !No Result !League Standing !Final Position !Most Runs !Most Wickets |- ! 2008 |14 |4 |10 |0 |7/8 |League Stage |Rahul Dravid |Zaheer Khan |- bgcolor=silver ! 2009 |16 |9 |7 |0 |3/8 |'''Runners Up''' |Jacques Kallis |Anil Kumble |- bgcolor=#cc9966 ! 2010 |16 |8 |8 |0 |4/8 |Third Place |Jacques Kallis |Anil Kumble |- bgcolor=silver ! 2011 |17 |10 |6 |1 |1/10 |'''Runners Up''' |Chris Gayle |Sreenath Aravind |- ! 2012 |16 |8 |7 |1 |5/9 |League Stage |Chris Gayle |Vinay Kumar |- ! 2013 |16 |9 |7 |0 |5/9 |League Stage |Chris Gayle |Vinay Kumar |- ! 2014 |14 |5 |9 |0 |7/8 |League Stage |AB de Villiers |Varun Aaron |- bgcolor=#cc9966 ! 2015 |16 |8 |6 |2 |3/8 |Third Place |AB de Villiers |Yuzvendra Chahal |- bgcolor=silver ! 2016 |16 |9 |7 |0 |2/8 |'''Runners Up''' |Virat Kohli |Yuzvendra Chahal |- ! 2017 |14 |3 |10 |1 |8/8 |League Stage |Virat Kohli |Pawan Negi |- ! 2018 |14 |6 |8 |0 |6/8 |League Stage |Virat Kohli |Umesh Yadav |- ! 2019 |14 |5 |8 |1 |8/8 |League Stage |Virat Kohli |Yuzvendra Chahal |- bgcolor=lightgreen ! 2020 |15 |7 |8 |0 |4/8 |Playoffs |Devdutt Padikkal |Yuzvendra Chahal |- bgcolor=lightgreen ! 2021 |15 |9 |6 |0 |3/8 |Playoffs |Glenn Maxwell |Harshal Patel |- bgcolor=#cc9966 ! 2022 |16 |9 |7 |0 |4/10 |Third Place |Faf du Plessis |Wanindu Hasaranga |- ! 2023 |14 |7 |7 |0 |6/10 |League Stage |Faf du Plessis |Mohammed Siraj |- bgcolor=lightgreen ! 2024 |15 |7 |8 |0 |4/10 |Playoffs |Virat Kohli |Yash Dayal |- bgcolor=gold ! 2025 |16 |11 |4 |1 |2/10 |'''Champions''' |Virat Kohli |Josh Hazlewood |- bgcolor=gold ! 2026 |16 |11 |5 |0 |1/10 |'''Champions''' |Virat Kohli |Bhuvneshwar Kumar |- !Total !290 !145 !138 !7 !colspan=2|''Champions x2<br/>Runners Up x 3<br/>Playoffs x 10'' !Virat Kohli !Yuzvendra Chahal |}
===Champions League=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Year ! League Standing ! Final Position ! Most Runs ! Most Wickets |- !2009 |5/12 |League Stage |Ross Taylor |Anil Kumble |- bgcolor=#cc9966 !2010 |4/10 |Semi Finals |Rahul Dravid |Vinay Kumar |- bgcolor=silver !2011 |2/13 |'''Runners Up''' |Chris Gayle |Daniel Vettori |- !Total !colspan=2|''Runners Up x 1'' !Virat Kohli !Vinay Kumar |}
===By opposition=== {{Updated|2026 edition}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Indian Premier League ! Opposition ! Seasons ! Matches ! Won ! Lost ! Tied ! NR ! Success Rate |- | Chennai Super Kings | rowspan="8"| 2008–2026 | 36 | 14 | '''21''' | 0 | 1 | 38.88% |- | Delhi Capitals | 35 | '''21''' | 13 | 0 | 1 | 60% |- | Gujarat Titans | 10 | '''6''' | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60.00% |- | Kolkata Knight Riders | 37 | 16 | '''20''' | 0 | 1 | 43.24% |- | Lucknow Super Giants | 8 | '''5''' | 3 | 0 | 0 | 62.50% |- | Mumbai Indians | 36 | 17 | '''19''' | 0 | 0 | 47.22% |- | Punjab Kings | 38 | '''20''' | 18 | 0 | 0 | 52.63% |- | Rajasthan Royals | 35 | '''17''' | 15 | 0 | 3 | 48.57% |- | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2013–2026 | 28 | 12 | '''15''' | 0 | 1 | 42.86% |- style="background:#fbb;" | Deccan Chargers | 2008–2012 | 11 | 5 | '''6''' | 0 | 0 | 45.45% |- style="background:#fbb;" | Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 2011–2011 | 2 | '''2''' | 0 | 0 | 0 | rowspan="2" | 100% |- style="background:#fbb;" | Pune Warriors India | 2011–2013 | 5 | '''5''' | 0 | 0 | 0 |-style="background:#fbb;" | Gujarat Lions | rowspan="2" | 2016–2017 | 5 | '''3''' | 2 | 0 | 0 | 60% |-style="background:#fbb;" | Rising Pune Supergiant | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50% |- ! Total ! 2008–2026 ! 290 ! ''145'' ! 138 ! 0 ! 7 ! 50.00% |}
{{Updated|2011 edition}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Champions League ! Opposition ! Seasons ! Matches ! Won ! Lost ! Tied ! NR ! Success Rate |- style="background:#FFF8C6;" | Cape Cobras | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |- | Chennai Super Kings | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |- | Delhi Capitals | 2009 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% |- style="background:#FFF8C6;" | Guyana | 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% |- style="background:#FFF8C6;" | Highveld Lions |2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% |- | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |- | Mumbai Indians | 2010–2011 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |- style="background:#FFF8C6;" | New South Wales Blues | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% |- style="background:#FFF8C6;" | Otago Volts | 2009 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% |- style="background:#FFF8C6;" | Somerset | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% |- style="background:#FFF8C6;" | Southern Redbacks | 2010–2011 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50% |- style="background:#FFF8C6;" | Victorian Bushrangers | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |- style="background:#FFF8C6;" | Warriors | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |- ! Total ! 2009–2011 ! 15 ! 7 ! 8 ! 0 ! 0 ! 46.67% |}
{| class="wikitable" style="float:center;" |- align="center" style="background:#fbb;" |Defunct teams |- align="center" style="background:#FFF8C6;" |Non IPL Teams |}
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/team-results-summary/royal-challengers-bengaluru-4340/twenty20-matches-6|title=Archived copy|access-date=2 June 2025|archive-date=20 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250220160807/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/team-results-summary/royal-challengers-bengaluru-4340/twenty20-matches-6|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Captaincy record== {{Updated|May 2026}} <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/individual-list-captains/royal-challengers-bangalore-4340/twenty20-matches-6|title=RCB: captains|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=25 December 2023|archive-date=3 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103000424/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/individual-list-captains/royal-challengers-bangalore-4340/twenty20-matches-6|url-status=live}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" ! Player ! Duration ! Matches ! Won ! Lost ! Tied ! Win% ! Best Result |- | Rahul Dravid | 2008 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 28.57 | rowspan="2" | |- | Kevin Pietersen {{Efn|Captain for first half of the 2009 season}} | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 4 |0 | 33.33 |- | Anil Kumble | 2009–2010 | 35 | 19 | 16 |0 | 54.28 |bgcolor=silver|Runners Up (2009) |- | Daniel Vettori | 2011–2012 | 28 | 15 | 13 |0 | 53.57 |bgcolor=silver|Runners Up (2011) |- | Virat Kohli | 2013–2021 {{Efn|Interim during 2023}} | 143 | 66 | 70 | 3 | 46.15 |bgcolor=silver|Runners Up (2016) |- | Shane Watson {{Efn|Stand-in}} | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.33 | |- | Faf du Plessis | 2022–2024 | 42 | 21 | 21 |0 | 50.00 |bgcolor=#cc9966|Third (2022) |- | Rajat Patidar | 2025–present | 28 | 20 | 8 |0 | 71.42 |bgcolor=gold |Champions (2025, 2026) |- | Jitesh Sharma {{Efn|Stand-in}} | 2025–2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |0 | 66.67 | |}
==Player statistics== {{further|List of Royal Challengers Bengaluru records}}
===Most runs=== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! # ! Player ! Runs ! Innings ! Duration |- |1 !Virat Kohli |9336 |275 |2008–present |- |2 !AB de Villiers |4522 |145 |2011–2021 |- |3 !Chris Gayle |3420 |90 |2011–2017 |- |4 !Faf du Plessis |1636 |45 |2022–2024 |- |5 !Rajat Patidar |1597 |51 |2021–present |}
===Most wickets=== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! # ! Player ! Wickets ! Innings ! Duration |- |1 !Yuzvendra Chahal |139 |112 |2014–2021 |- |2 !Harshal Patel |99 |77 |2012–2023 |- |3 !Mohammed Siraj |83 |87 |2018–2024 |- |4 !Vinay Kumar |72 |63 |2008–2013 |- |5 !Josh Hazlewood |60 |40 |2022–Present |}
===Most catches=== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! # ! Player ! Catches ! Innings ! Duration |- |1 !Virat Kohli |126 |280 |2008–present |- |2 !AB de Villiers |70 |104 |2011–2021 |- |rowspan=2|3 !Devdutt Padikkal |28 |54 |2020–Present |- !Mohammed Siraj |28 |87 |2018–2024 |- |5 !Yuzvendra Chahal |24 |112 |2014–2021 |}
===Most dismissals=== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! # ! Player ! Dismissals ! Innings ! Duration |- |1 !Dinesh Karthik |45 |54 |2015–2024 |- |2 !Jitesh Sharma |37 |32 |2025–present |- |3 !AB de Villiers |34 |50 |2011–2021 |- |4 !Parthiv Patel |23 |32 |2014–2019 |- |5 !Mark Boucher |16 |26 |2008–2010 |}
==Tournament records== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! colspan=3|Batting |- |Most runs ! rowspan="6" |Virat Kohli |9336 |- |Most fours |844 |- |Most sixes |316 |- |Most centuries |9 |- |Most half-centuries |68 |- |Most runs in a season |973 (2016) |- |Best strike rate !Tim David |185.33 |- |Fastest century ! rowspan="2" |Chris Gayle |30 balls vs Pune Warriors (2013) |- |Highest score |175* vs Pune Warriors (2013) |- ||Highest partnership !Virat Kohli<hr>AB de Villiers |229 vs Gujarat Lions (2016) |- ! colspan=3|Bowling |- |Most wickets in a season !Harshal Patel |32 (2021) |- |Best economy !Daniel Vettori |6.56 |- |Most dots !Bhuvneshwar Kumar |1876 |- |Best bowling average {{Efn|Minimum 25 Matches and 50 overs Bowled}} !Mitchell Starc |20.38 |- ! colspan=3|Fielding |- |Most catches !Virat Kohli |127 |}
==Staff== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- !Position !Name |- |Team manager|| Shaminder Singh Sidhu |- |Team director|| Mo Bobat |- |Head coach || Andy Flower |- |Mentor and batting coach|| Dinesh Karthik |- |Spin bowling coach<br/>Player identification manager|| Malolan Rangarajan |- |Fast bowling coach|| Omkar Salvi |- |Fielding coach || Richard Halsall |- |Analytical coach || Freddie Wilde |- |Head physiotherapist|| Evan Speechly |- |Strength and conditioning coach|| Basu Shanker |- ! colspan="2" | <small>Source: RCB Staff</small> |}
==Awards== ===Indian Premier League=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Year ! Award ! Recipient ! Ref |- |2008 |Emerging Player !Shreevats Goswami |<ref>{{Cite web |title=IPL 2008: Full list of award winners |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=24 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224223228/https://www.espncricinfo.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2009 |Player of the Final !Anil Kumble |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Deccan Chargers v Royal Challengers Bangalore, Final, 2009 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=24 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224223228/https://www.espncricinfo.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2010 |Most Sixes !Robin Uthappa |<ref>{{Cite web |title=IPL 2010 Stats: Most Sixes |url=https://www.iplt20.com/ |website=IPLT20.com |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=3 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203061904/https://www.iplt20.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |rowspan=3|2011 |Orange Cap ! rowspan="7" |Chris Gayle |rowspan=3|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gayle named Most Valuable Player of IPL 4 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/ |website=The Hindu |date=29 May 2011 |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=1 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200601115119/https://www.thehindu.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |Most Sixes |- |Most Valuable Player |- |rowspan=2|2012 |Orange Cap |rowspan=2|<ref>{{Cite web |title=IPL 2012: Chris Gayle Wins Orange Cap |url=https://www.ndtv.com/ |website=NDTV Sports |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=27 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070127173834/https://www.ndtv.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |Most Sixes |- |2013 |Most Sixes |<ref>{{Cite web |title=IPL 2013: Chris Gayle leads the six-hitting charts |url=https://www.iplt20.com/ |website=IPLT20.com |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=3 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203061904/https://www.iplt20.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2015 |Most Sixes |<ref>{{Cite news |title=IPL 2015: Full list of award winners |url=https://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ |work=The Times of India |date=25 May 2015 |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=2 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260302160501/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |rowspan=3|2016 |Orange Cap ! rowspan="3" |Virat Kohli |rowspan=3|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Virat Kohli swept the 2016 awards: Orange Cap, Most Sixes and MVP |url=https://www.iplt20.com/ |website=IPLT20.com |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=3 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203061904/https://www.iplt20.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |Most Sixes |- |Most Valuable Player |- |2020 |Emerging Player !Devdutt Padikkal |<ref>{{Cite web |title=IPL 2020: Devdutt Padikkal named Emerging Player of the Season |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/ |website=India Today |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=30 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930230954/https://www.indiatoday.in/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |rowspan=2|2021 |Purple Cap ! rowspan="2" |Harshal Patel |rowspan=2|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Harshal Patel wins Purple Cap and MVP in record-breaking season |url=https://www.news18.com/ |website=News18 |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=6 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406054409/https://www.news18.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |Most Valuable Player |- |2022 |Highest Strike Rate !Dinesh Karthik |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Dinesh Karthik wins Super Striker of the Season award |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/ |work=Hindustan Times |date=30 May 2022 |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=1 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301180754/https://www.hindustantimes.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |rowspan=2|2023 |Most Sixes !Faf du Plessis |rowspan=2|<ref>{{Cite web |title=IPL 2023: Season Awards and Statistics |url=https://www.iplt20.com/ |website=IPLT20.com |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=3 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203061904/https://www.iplt20.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |Highest Strike Rate !Glenn Maxwell |- |2024 |Orange Cap !Virat Kohli |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Virat Kohli wins the Orange Cap for IPL 2024 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ |website=The Times of India |date=27 May 2024 |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213041319/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2025 |Player of the Final !Krunal Pandya |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 2025 IPL Champions Award Ceremony |url=https://www.msn.com/ |website=MSN Sports |date=25 May 2025 |access-date=25 March 2026 |archive-date=10 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710235340/https://www.msn.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2026 |Player of the Final !Virat Kohli |}
===Others=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Ref |- |2023 !CII Sports Business Awards |Sports Franchise of the Year |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Contributor |first=C. T. |date=5 December 2023 |title=Royal Challengers Bangalore win the Sports Franchise of the Year award |url=http://crictoday.com/cricket/news/royal-challengers-bangalore-win-the-sports-franchise-of-the-year-award/ |access-date=18 June 2025 |website=Crictoday |language=en-US |archive-date=19 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250719232932/https://crictoday.com/cricket/news/royal-challengers-bangalore-win-the-sports-franchise-of-the-year-award/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |}
==Hall of Fame== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |- ! Year ! Player ! Performance ! Duration ! Ref |- | rowspan="2" | 2022 ! AB de Villiers | 4491 runs in 144 innings | 2011–2021 | <ref>{{Cite web |date=17 May 2022 |title=Virat Kohli inducts AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle into the RCB Hall of fame |url=https://www.royalchallengers.com/rcb-cricket-news/news/ab-de-villiers-and-chris-gayle-inducted-into-the-rcb-hall-of-fame |access-date=11 June 2025 |website=www.royalchallengers.com |language=en}}</ref> |- ! Chris Gayle | 3163 runs in 84 innings | 2011–2017 | <ref>{{Cite web |date=29 March 2023 |title=Chris Gayle opens up on the first call he got from RCB and his first memories of playing for the franchise in IPL |url=https://www.royalchallengers.com/rcb-cricket-news/news/rcb-bold-diaries-i-was-in-a-nightclub-chris-gayle-reveals-details-of-the |access-date=11 June 2025 |website=www.royalchallengers.com |language=en |archive-date=19 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250719232851/https://www.royalchallengers.com/rcb-cricket-news/news/rcb-bold-diaries-i-was-in-a-nightclub-chris-gayle-reveals-details-of-the |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2024 ! Vinay Kumar | 72 wickets in 63 innings | 2008–2013 | <ref>{{Cite web |title=Vinay Kumar Inducted Into RCB Hall Of Fame, Joins Elite Company Of Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers {{!}} Cricket News |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2024/vinay-kumar-inducted-into-rcb-hall-of-fame-joins-elite-company-of-chris-gayle-ab-de-villiers-5271398 |access-date=11 June 2025 |website=NDTV Sports |language=en |archive-date=17 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117085807/https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2024/vinay-kumar-inducted-into-rcb-hall-of-fame-joins-elite-company-of-chris-gayle-ab-de-villiers-5271398 |url-status=live }}</ref> |}
==See also==
* {{Annotated link|2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru season}} * Royal Challengers Bengaluru (WPL team)
== Footnotes == {{reflist|group=lower-greek}}<references group="lower-alpha" />
== References == {{Reflist|30em}}
== External links == * {{Official website|https://www.royalchallengers.com/}} * [https://www.iplt20.com/teams/royal-challengers-bangalore Team profile] at ''iplt20.com''
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