Sunday, March 29, 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Titles & Season‑wise Performance (2008–2026)

Season Captain League Finish Final Result Remarks
2008 Vijay Bharadwaj 7th No Playoffs RCB inaugural season
2009 Anil Kumble 3rd Runner‑up Lost final
2010 Rajat Bhatia / Virat Kohli* 4th Playoffs Playoff qualifier
2011 Daniel Vettori 1st Runner‑up Lost final
2012 Virat Kohli 5th League Stage Missed playoffs
2013 Virat Kohli 5th League Stage No playoffs
2014 Virat Kohli 7th League Stage Below expectations
2015 Virat Kohli 3rd Playoffs Semi‑final exit
2016 Virat Kohli 2nd Runner‑up Lost final
2017 Virat Kohli 8th League Stage Bottom finish
2018 Virat Kohli 6th League Stage No playoffs
2019 Virat Kohli 8th League Stage Struggled season
2020 Virat Kohli 4th Playoffs Playoff qualifier
2021 Virat Kohli 3rd Playoffs Playoff exit
2022 Faf du Plessis 3rd Playoffs Playoff exit
2023 Faf du Plessis 6th League Stage Missed playoffs
2024 Faf du Plessis 4th Playoffs Semi‑final exit
2025 Rajat Patidar 2nd 🏆 Champions First-ever IPL title
2026 TBA – Upcoming Season awaited

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The Long Road to Glory

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are one of the most popular franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), known for their explosive batting, passionate fans, and iconic players. Founded in 2008 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, RCB played their home matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

For many years, RCB was known as one of the most consistent yet unlucky teams — reaching finals multiple times but narrowly missing out on the title. They finished as runners‑up in 2009, 2011, and 2016, despite boasting batting lineups featuring stars like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle.

The franchise’s history changed forever in IPL 2025 when, under captain Rajat Patidar, RCB won their first ever IPL trophy, defeating Punjab Kings in the final. This achievement ended a long wait of nearly 18 years and brought immense joy to the loyal RCB fanbase around the world.

Despite early struggles and years without silverware, RCB has built a reputation for high‑scoring games, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable performances. Their fans — known as the “RCB Bold Army” — are among the most dedicated in the league, making RCB one of the most followed teams in global T20 cricket.

As the IPL moves toward 2026 and beyond, RCB’s first historic title win sets the stage for a promising future, with the franchise eager to add more silverware while building on their legacy of entertaining cricket and passionate support.