{"id":269,"date":"2026-01-27T16:36:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leaguesschedule.com\/ipl\/?p=269"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:12:51","slug":"rcb-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leaguesschedule.com\/ipl\/2026\/rcb-squad\/","title":{"rendered":"RCB Squad 2026 &#8211;  Full player list of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RCB Squad 2026 has been officially finalized following the IPL auction, featuring a balanced mix of seasoned legends and young talent. Fans can now view the full player list, which includes Virat Kohli and new captain Rajat Patidar, as the team prepares for the 19th edition of the league.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leaguesschedule.com\/ipl\/2026\/rcb-squad\/#RCB_Squad_2026\" >RCB Squad 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leaguesschedule.com\/ipl\/2026\/rcb-squad\/#RCB_possible_playing_XI_for_IPL_2026\" >RCB possible playing XI for IPL 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leaguesschedule.com\/ipl\/2026\/rcb-squad\/#Foreign_Players_in_RCB_ipl_2026\" >Foreign Players in RCB  ipl 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leaguesschedule.com\/ipl\/2026\/rcb-squad\/#FAQs\" >FAQ&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the squad announcement complete, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are looking stronger than ever with key signings like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Phil Salt. The franchise has focused on building a versatile unit that can finally end the title drought in the upcoming IPL 19 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RCB_Squad_2026\"><\/span>RCB Squad 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RCB Squad 2026 features 25 players, including high-profile international stars and reliable domestic performers. The team management has invested heavily in all-rounders this year to ensure they have multiple bowling options and deep batting strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rajat Patidar has been handed the captaincy, and under his leadership, the team aims to play an aggressive brand of cricket. Below is the complete player list for Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the IPL 2026 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Player<\/th><th>Role<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Phil Salt<\/td><td>WK Batter (Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jitesh Sharma<\/td><td>WK Batter (Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jordan Cox<\/td><td>WK Batter (Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli<\/td><td>Batter (Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajat Patidar<\/td><td>Captain, Batter (Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Devdutt Padikkal<\/td><td>Batter (Left-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tim David<\/td><td>Batter (Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Swapnil Singh<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Left-arm Orthodox, Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jacob Bethell<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Left-arm Orthodox, Left-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Abhinandan Singh<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Right-arm Medium Fast, Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Krunal Pandya<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Left-hand Batter, Left-arm Orthodox)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Romario Shepherd<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Right-arm Medium Fast, Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rasikh Salam Dar<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Right-arm Fast, Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Venkatesh Iyer<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Right-arm Medium, Left-hand bat)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Satvik Desal<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Slow Left-Arm Orthodox, Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vihaan Malhotra<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Left-hand bat, Right-Arm Off-break)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kanishk Chouhan<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Right-hand bat, Right-Arm Off-break)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bhuvneshwar Kumar<\/td><td>Bowler (Right-Arm Medium Fast)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yash Dayal<\/td><td>Bowler (Left-Arm Medium Fast)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nuwan Thushara<\/td><td>Bowler (Right-Arm Medium Fast)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Josh Hazlewood<\/td><td>Bowler (Right-Arm Fast)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Suyash Sharma<\/td><td>Bowler (Right-arm Leg break)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jacob Duffy<\/td><td>Bowler (Right-Arm Medium Fast)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mangesh Yadav<\/td><td>Bowler (Left-Arm Fast)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vicky Ostwal<\/td><td>Bowler (Slow Left-Arm Orthodox)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RCB_possible_playing_XI_for_IPL_2026\"><\/span>RCB possible playing XI for IPL 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The possible playing XI for RCB in IPL 2026 looks incredibly formidable, with Phil Salt and Virat Kohli expected to open the innings. This combination provides a left-right balance and explosive power at the top of the order to exploit the powerplay overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The middle order will be anchored by Rajat Patidar and Venkatesh Iyer, followed by power hitters like Tim David and Romario Shepherd. The bowling attack will be led by the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, ensuring a world-class pace department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foreign_Players_in_RCB_ipl_2026\"><\/span>Foreign Players in RCB  ipl 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the IPL 2026 season, RCB has secured eight quality foreign players to strengthen their squad. These international stars bring vast experience from different global leagues, making the RCB Squad 2026 a highly competitive unit on all types of surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The overseas list includes explosive batters like Phil Salt and Tim David, along with premier fast bowlers such as Josh Hazlewood and Nuwan Thushara. These players will play a crucial role in balancing the playing XI throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQ&#8217;s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769502928579\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Has the RCB Squad 2026 been officially announced?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the full player list for Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been finalized and announced after the IPL 2026 auction.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769502941363\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who is the captain of RCB in IPL 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2026 season.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769502954474\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many foreign players are in the RCB Squad 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">RCB has included a total of eight foreign players in their squad, including names like Josh Hazlewood and Phil Salt.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769502967740\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who are the main wicket-keepers for RCB this year?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The main wicket-keeping options for RCB in IPL 2026 are Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, and Jordan Cox.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769502988598\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which experienced Indian bowler has joined RCB for IPL 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Veteran swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has joined the RCB squad to lead the Indian pace attack this season.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769502997364\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The RCB Squad 2026 has been officially finalized following the IPL auction, featuring a balanced mix of seasoned legends and young talent. 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