India, March 25 -- The landscape of the Indian Premier League has been fundamentally altered as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enters the IPL 2026 season as the defending champions. After their historic title victory in 2025, the franchise has undergone a massive structural shift, both in the boardroom and on the pitch.
Under the leadership of captain Rajat Patidar and head coach Andy Flower, the team looks to achieve the rare feat of back-to-back titles. The squad remains anchored by the legendary Virat Kohli, but the tactical integration of high-impact players like Venkatesh Iyer and Bhuvneshwar Kumar during the recent auction has made them the team to beat this summer.
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