Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished the IPL 2026 season with 11 wins and 5 losses. The side defended its title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the final in Ahmedabad. The campaign featured consistent performances across batting and bowling units. Rajat Patidar led the team with an attacking style and hit 42 sixes. Virat Kohli topped the run charts with 675 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 28 wickets, supported by Rasikh Dar and Josh Hazlewood. Krunal Pandya contributed with both bat and ball. The batting order showed depth as Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David and others added substantial runs. RCB began with wins over Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings. After a loss to Rajasthan Royals, the team recovered with victories against Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. Further results included a defeat to Delhi Capitals followed by consecutive wins. Despite two losses midway through the season, RCB secured key triumphs in the knockout stages to retain the trophy.
