The Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their first IPL trophy last year after defeating the Punjab Kings in a thrilling final. After that historic win, the franchise is likely to continue with almost the same combination instead of making big changes at the start of the 2026 season.
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There is a place for Venkatesh Iyer: Sanjay Bangar
Bangar said that Devdutt Padikkal is expected to keep his spot in the RCB playing XI after his crucial innings in the later stages of the tournament last year, and his remarkable domestic season will also help him to retain his spot. Given that Bangar felt Venkatesh Iyer would have to wait for his chance.
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Josh Hazlewood’s return could be a massive boost for RCB
Bangar said during the same discussion, “The best positive for RCB regarding Hazlewood is that when a player reaches the last phase of his international career, his commitment to the IPL increases because he thinks he wants to extend his career by playing an extra season or two there. So that benefits whichever team has chosen such a player.”
The IPL 2026 will kick off at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28 with the defending champions facing the SRH. The RCB will play five home matches in Bengaluru and the rest of the two games in Raipur this season.
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