RCB new captain | Royal challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is one of the most popular and well-supported teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL)

Team Overview:

• Founded: 2008
• Owner: United Spirits (A subsidiary of the British beverage company Diageo)
• Team Captain (2025): Rajat Patidar (Newly appointed captain for IPL 2025)
• Home Ground: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, Karnataka
• Team Colors: Red and Gold
• Team Mascot: "Misty" (A lion)

IPL Performance:

RCB has been one of the most successful and popular teams in the IPL, but they are still in search of their first IPL title. Over the years, they have reached the IPL finals three times (2009, 2011, 2016) but have not won the tournament yet. Despite the lack of titles, they have a massive fanbase and are known for their star-studded line-ups, including players like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle.

Key Players in the Past

• Virat Kohli – The longest-serving captain and one of the best batsmen in the world.
• AB de Villiers – One of the most explosive and versatile players in T20 cricket.
• Chris Gayle – A destructive force with the bat, famous for his six-hitting ability.
• Glenn Maxwell – A match-winner and key all-rounder.
• Yuzvendra Chahal – A key bowler for the team in previous seasons.

For IPL 2025, Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)