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Overview
Official Team Site: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Social Media Handle:
- Facebook: @RoyalChallengersBangalore
- Twitter: @RCBTweets
- Instagram: royalchallengersbangalore
Owner: Royal Challengers Sports Private Ltd
Coach: Sanjay Bangar
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Captain: Faf du Plessis
Royal Challengers Bangalore, commonly known as RCB, is a professional cricket franchise that represents the city of Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team was founded in 2008 and is owned by United Spirits, a subsidiary of British drinks company Diageo. The team has had a loyal fan following ever since its inception and is known for its high-profile players, stylish merchandise, and passionate fans.
Over the years, Royal Challengers Bangalore has been one of the most consistent teams in the IPL, having made it to the playoffs in four seasons and the final in three. However, the team is yet to win the IPL trophy, despite reaching the finals on three occasions (2009, 2011, and 2016). Despite this, the team continues to remain a fan favorite and is one of the most talked-about teams in the tournament.
The team’s current captain is Virat Kohli, who has been associated with Royal Challengers Bangalore since the inaugural season of the IPL. Kohli is widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world and has been instrumental in RCB’s success over the years. The team also boasts of other top-class players such as AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell, and Yuzvendra Chahal, among others.
One of the things that set Royal Challengers Bangalore apart from other IPL teams is its unique color combination of red and gold. The team’s merchandise, which includes jerseys, caps, and other accessories, is a big hit among fans, who are often seen sporting them during matches. The team’s home ground is the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, which has a seating capacity of around 40,000.
Apart from its on-field performance, Royal Challengers Bangalore is also known for its social media presence. The team has a strong following on platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, where it regularly engages with fans and provides behind-the-scenes glimpses of the team’s activities. The team’s social media team is known for its witty and humorous posts, which have helped it garner a massive following.
In conclusion, Royal Challengers Bangalore is one of the most exciting and popular teams in the IPL. Despite not having won the tournament yet, the team continues to remain a fan favorite and has some of the best players in the world. With Virat Kohli at the helm, Royal Challengers Bangalore fans are hopeful that the team will finally be able to lift the IPL trophy in the near future.
Schedule
IPL 2023 RCB Schedule
| Match. No | Date | Match | Venue | Time(IST) |
| 5 | April 2, 2023 | RCB vs MI | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 9 | April 6, 2023 | KKR vs RCB | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 15 | April 10, 2023 | RCB vs LSG | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 20 | April 15, 2023 | RCB vs DC | Bengaluru | 3:30 PM |
| 24 | April 17, 2023 | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 27 | April 20, 2023 | PKSB vs RCB | Mohali | 3:30 PM |
| 32 | April 23, 2023 | RCB vs RR | Bengaluru | 3:30 PM |
| 36 | April 26, 2023 | RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 43 | May 1, 2023 | LSG vs RCB | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 50 | May 6, 2023 | DC vs RCB | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 54 | May 9, 2023 | MI vs RCB | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 60 | May 14, 2023 | RR vs RCB | Jaipur | 3:30 PM |
| 65 | May 18, 2023 | SRH vs RCB | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 70 | May 21, 2023 | RCB vs GT | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
Results
| Match. No | Date | Match | Venue | Results |
| 5 | April 2, 2023 | RCB vs MI | Bengaluru | |
| 9 | April 6, 2023 | KKR vs RCB | Kolkata | |
| 15 | April 10, 2023 | RCB vs LSG | Bengaluru | |
| 20 | April 15, 2023 | RCB vs DC | Bengaluru | |
| 24 | April 17, 2023 | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru | |
| 27 | April 20, 2023 | PKSB vs RCB | Mohali | |
| 32 | April 23, 2023 | RCB vs RR | Bengaluru | |
| 36 | April 26, 2023 | RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru | |
| 43 | May 1, 2023 | LSG vs RCB | Lucknow | |
| 50 | May 6, 2023 | DC vs RCB | Delhi | |
| 54 | May 9, 2023 | MI vs RCB | Mumbai | |
| 60 | May 14, 2023 | RR vs RCB | Jaipur | |
| 65 | May 18, 2023 | SRH vs RCB | Hyderabad | |
| 70 | May 21, 2023 | RCB vs GT | Bengaluru |
Squad
- Faf du Plessis (Captain)
- Finn Allen
- Rajat Patidar
- Virat Kohli
- Anuj Rawat
- Dinesh Karthik
- David Willey
- Glenn Maxwell
- Harshal Patel
- Mahipal Lomror
- Shahbaz Ahamad
- Suyash S Prabhudessai
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Akash Deep
- Josh Hazlewood
- Karn Sharma
- Siddharth Kaul
- Mohammed Siraj
- Reece Topley
- Himanshu Sharma
- Will Jacks
- Rajan Kumar
- Avinash Singh
- Sonu Yadav
- Manoj Bhandage
