RCB All IPL Seasons Captains List (2008 – 2026)
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 2026 the captain of RCB is Rajat Patidar.
RCB All IPL Seasons Captains List (2008 – 2026)
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 19 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 2026. 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 19 | Rajat Patidar |
| 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 2026
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. Rajat Patidar – The Title-Winning Captain (2025-2026)
Rajat Patidar did what Dravid, Kumble, Vettori, Kohli, and Du Plessis could not. Appointed as captain for the 2025 season, Patidar led a rejuvenated RCB squad to victory in the final against Punjab Kings. His aggressive captaincy and “lead from the front” batting style (scoring over 450 runs in the season) cemented his legacy as an RCB immortal.
#2. Faf du Plessis – The Bridge to Success (2022 – 2024)
Faf took over during a difficult transition period after Virat Kohli stepped down. While he didn’t win the trophy, he instilled a professional culture and high fitness standards that prepared the squad for their 2025 breakthrough. He finished his captaincy tenure with two playoff appearances in three years.
#3. Virat Kohli – The Heart of Bengaluru (2013 – 2021)
The longest-serving captain in RCB history. Although the 2016 final heartbreak against SRH defined his captaincy era, Kohli’s 140 matches as leader built the massive global fanbase RCB enjoys today. In 2025, he famously celebrated the title win not as a captain, but as the team’s greatest-ever servant.
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#4. Anil Kumble – The Tactical Turnaround (2009 – 2010)
Often credited with saving the franchise after a disastrous 2008. Taking over from Kevin Pietersen in 2009, he led RCB from the bottom of the table to the final in South Africa, losing narrowly to Deccan Chargers.
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RCB’s Quest for an IPL Trophy
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