Virat Kohli’s challenge to make RCB win once again in Bengaluru

New Delhi: There are only a few days left for IPL 2026 to start. Meanwhile, an important update has come out regarding Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Star batsman and former captain Virat Kohli has now joined the team for IPL 2026.

Virat Kohli reached Bangalore on Wednesday morning. Not only the team management but also the fans had waited for his arrival for a long time. Before coming to Bangalore, he was making his final preparations in London. He shared a picture on social media during practice, which RCB also shared on its official platform. His return is expected to bring energy and enthusiasm to the team’s practice sessions.

Will RCB be able to save the title?

RCB will enter IPL 2026 as the defending champion. Last season, the team won the trophy for the first time by defeating Punjab Kings in the final. Virat Kohli’s contribution was important in this victory, in which he scored 657 runs in 15 matches as an opener. His average was 54.75 and strike rate was 144.71, and he also scored 8 half-centuries.

Kohli’s consistency is the strength of the team

Kohli has been a part of RCB for a long time and plays a major role for the team every season. He is the highest run scorer in IPL history. He has so far scored 8,661 runs in 267 matches, which includes eight centuries and 63 half-centuries. His consistency is considered to be the main strength of the team.

Historic moment created under Patidar’s captaincy

Virat Kohli has been the captain of RCB from 2013 to 2021. Under his captaincy the team reached the 2016 finals, but failed to win the title. However, last season, under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, the team won the title for the first time, making it a historic moment.

Will start on March 28

Patidar will again take command of the team in IPL 2026. Fans will expect excellent performance from him and Kohli. RCB will start their campaign with a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28, which will be the focus of all eyes.