Rajat Patidar to Virat Kohli: List of RCB captains throughout the years ahead of IPL 2025

Rajat Patidar to Virat Kohli: List of RCB captains throughout the years ahead of IPL 2025

By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | February 13, 2025

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captaincy journey has seen Indian icons and international stars shaping the team’s destiny.

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Rahul Dravid, known as “The Wall,” led RCB in the inaugural IPL season but faced challenges with an underperforming squad.

Rahul Dravid (2008)

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England’s flamboyant batsman Kevin Pietersen took over as captain in 2009 but managed just 2 wins in 6 matches before stepping down.

Kevin Pietersen (2009)

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Veteran spinner Anil Kumble revitalized RCB’s fortunes, guiding them to the IPL 2009 final.

Anil Kumble (2009-2010)

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New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori brought stability to the team, winning 15 out of 28 matches.

Daniel Vettori (2011-2012)

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Virat Kohli captained RCB for 143 matches, securing 66 wins and facing 70 losses.

Virat Kohli (2011-2023)

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Shane Watson was handed the captaincy for a short period in 2017, leading in just three matches and winning one.

Shane Watson (2017)

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South African star Faf du Plessis took over the reins in 2022, maintaining an even record of 21 wins and 21 losses.

Faf du Plessis (2022-2024)

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Rajat Patidar was announced as the new captain of RCB on February 13, 2025.

Rajat Patidar

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