RCB won their maiden IPL title of 2025, breaking an 18-year-long jinx. Rajat Patidar was the leader, but Virat Kohli was the team's main cog. The batting maestro was named Man of the Match as well in the final against the Punjab Kings. All eyes will again be on Virat Kohli and RCB as another Indian Premier League season beckons.
The star batter predicted early that all teams would come to face them with full intensity, as they are the defending champions. Virat Kohli asked more than 100 percent from each member of the team to protect their title.
"We stay ahead. So, switch on now. Let’s not waste even a minute of every session we are a part of. We must give our 120% for these two and a half months. I can see from everyone’s faces that we are excited enough to be challenged", Virat Kohli said in the video.
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 20, 2026
Andy Flower looked happy with the team
Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower looked happy with the squad, with some new additions. The former Zimbabwe batter expressed his pleasure with the blend of experienced and newcomers.
We have actually got a star- Andy Flower
"If there is one difference this year, we have actually got a star on our shirts. So that is a very proud feeling to have for all RCBians. One thing that I would emphasise, though, is that the season’s gone and now we have a new challenge ahead of us, and it’s a really exciting challenge. We’re here to win this year’s IPL", he added.
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