Captains Of Royal Challengers Bangalore In IPL History
Captains of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL History.
Virat Kohli is one of the captains who led from the front after assuming captaincy for RCB. He took over the reins of the team for seasons from 2011, thus extending from multiple years. The long-serving captain of the franchise in all these years. Faf du Plessis is still captaining the RCB side from the previous season. Kohli has recently been a stand-in for a few matches from the current year's 16th edition of IPL.
The Journey of Leadership in RCB for the Years
The very first team that played cricket in 2008 is lead by this veteran cricketer Rahul Dravid, who is now the head coach of the national Indian team. Over the years, many famous players have captained RCB. However, despite making it to the finals thrice before (in 2009, 2011, and 2016), it has still not been able to add an IPL title to its kitty.
Total Number of Captains in RCB History
Since the implementation of IPL, which began in 2008, seven players could be captaincy of RCB. Anil Kumble followed Kohli in most matches as captain of team RCB since he has led the team in 26 matches; however, current captain Faf du Plessis is going to eclipse this tally by the conclusion of the present ongoing season.
Among the seven captains, Kohli, Kumble, and Dravid are the only Indian players to have led RCB, while Daniel Vettori, Kevin Pietersen, Faf du Plessis, and Shane Watson are the four overseas players to have taken on the role.
In 2017, Shane Watson captained RCB for three matches when Kohli was sidelined due to a shoulder injury he sustained during the Ranchi Test against Australia.
List of RCB Captains and Their Records
| Captain | Tenure | Matches | Wins | Losses | Ties | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 2011-2023* | 143 | 66 | 70 | 3 | 4 |
| Faf du Plessis | 2022-2023* | 23 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Anil Kumble | 2009-2010 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Vettori | 2011-2012 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Rahul Dravid | 2008 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Pietersen | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Shane Watson | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Conclusion
Despite having legendary players lead the team, RCB continues its quest for an IPL title. Over the years, several leadership changes have shaped the franchise’s journey, with each captain bringing their own approach and strategy. As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly await whether Faf du Plessis can finally guide RCB to their maiden championship victory.
