RCB All IPL Seasons Captains List (2008 – 2025)

RCB All IPL Seasons Captains List : The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have had several captains lead the team since the inaugural IPL season in 2008.Despite boasting star-studded lineups over the years, RCB remains one of the few franchises yet to win an IPL title. The current RCB captain for the 2025 season is the experienced South African batter, Faf du Plessis.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is one of the few franchises that have not yet won a trophy. Current season IPL 2025 the captain of RCB is Rajat Patidar.

RCB All IPL Seasons Captains List (2008 – 2025)

The RCB management has made plenty of changes to the roster over the years, but they have not been able to go all the way in their quest for championship glory. As well as the captaincy, they’ve changed a few things, but their luck has remained the same.

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I think that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is the best team in the IPL. Their chances of winning IPL 18 are pretty good. The Royal Challengers Bangalore looks all set to dominate the IPL once again with a blend of overseas and Indian talent.

The following is a list of every RCB captain for all IPL seasons between 2008 and 2025. There will be a list of the captains of Royal Challengers Bangalore in each IPL season.

So here is all captains’ list of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team in all Indian Premier League seasons history:

RCB Captains in All IPL Seasons

IPL Season	RCB Captain
IPL 2025 Season 18	Rajat Patidar
IPL 2024 Season 17	Faf du Plessis
IPL 2023 Season 16	Faf du Plessis
IPL 2022 Season 15	Faf du Plessis
IPL 2021 Season 14	Virat Kohli
IPL 2020 Season 13	Virat Kohli
IPL 2019 Season 12	Virat Kohli
IPL 2018 Season 11	Virat Kohli
IPL 2017 Season 10	Virat Kohli
IPL 2016 Season 9	Virat Kohli
IPL 2015 Season 8	Virat Kohli
IPL 2014 Season 7	Virat Kohli
IPL 2013 Season 6	Virat Kohli
IPL 2012 Season 5	Daniel Vettori
IPL 2011 Season 4	Daniel Vettori
IPL 2010 Season 3	Anil Kumble
IPL 2009 Season 2	Anil Kumble
IPL 2008 Season 1	Rahul Dravid

Ranking all RCB captains from IPL 2008 to 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has had several captains over the years, with Virat Kohli being the most prominent among them. However, it is interesting to evaluate how the other captains have fared in their respective tenures.

#1. Rahul Dravid – RCB’s First Captain (2008)

Rahul Dravid, one of India’s finest cricketers, was RCB’s first captain during the inaugural IPL season in 2008. Despite his leadership, RCB struggled in their debut season, winning only four matches out of 14 and failing to qualify for the next round. Dravid played 89 IPL matches in total, scoring 2,174 runs, including 11 half-centuries. After three seasons, he moved to Rajasthan Royals.

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#2. Anil Kumble – RCB captain (2009 – 2010)

Anil Kumble took charge in 2009, replacing Kevin Pietersen mid-season. Under his captaincy, RCB made a remarkable turnaround, reaching the IPL 2009 final, but lost to Deccan Chargers. He continued as captain in 2010 before stepping down. As a bowler, Kumble played 42 IPL matches, picking up 45 wickets at an economy rate of 6.6.

#3. Kevin Pietersen – Short-Lived Captaincy (2009)

The former England cricketer was named RCB’s captain for the 2009 season, but he led the team in only six matches, winning just two. His absence due to international commitments led to Anil Kumble taking over, who successfully guided the team to the finals that season.

#4. Daniel Vettori – Captain from 2011 to 2012

The former England cricketer was named RCB’s captain for the 2009 season, but he led the team in only six matches, winning just two. His absence due to international commitments led to Anil Kumble taking over, who successfully guided the team to the finals that season.

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Virat Kohli – The Longest-Serving RCB Captain (2013-2021)

Virat Kohli took full-time captaincy in 2013, leading RCB for nearly a decade. Under his leadership, the team reached the IPL 2016 final, where they lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite his remarkable batting records, RCB struggled to clinch the IPL title. Kohli led RCB to the playoffs three times, finishing as runners-up once.

Faf du Plessis – Captain from 2022 to 2024

After Kohli stepped down, Faf du Plessis was appointed as RCB’s captain in IPL 2022. He continued leading the team in IPL 2023 and IPL 2024. While RCB remained competitive, they were unable to win the title under his leadership.

Rajat Patidar – RCB Captain in IPL 2025

For IPL 2025, RCB has appointed Rajat Patidar as their new captain. Patidar led Madhya Pradesh to the final of the 2024 SMAT, where they finished as runners-up. His personal performance was outstanding—he scored 428 runs in 10 matches at a remarkable strike rate of 186.08.

In the semifinal against Delhi, he smashed 66 runs off 29 balls. In the final against Mumbai, he played another explosive knock, scoring 81 runs from just 40 balls. Patidar made his international debut for India in December 2023 in an ODI match against South Africa. In his IPL career so far, he has played 27 matches, scoring 799 runs. In IPL 2024, he scored 395 runs in 15 matches, though he had missed IPL 2023 due to injury.

RCB’s Quest for an IPL Trophy

Despite having some of the biggest names in world cricket, RCB remains one of the most high-profile franchises yet to win the IPL title. With a mix of experienced and young talents, the team continues its quest to claim its maiden trophy in the upcoming seasons.