Romario Shepherd

4 Overseas Players Who Are Likely To Start For RCB In IPL 2026: Phil Salt, Tim David And...

After their historic maiden title win in IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the 2026 season with a sense of calm rarely seen at the franchise. The management, led by Andy Flower and captain Rajat Patidar, has prioritised continuity, retaining the core that finally brought the trophy home to the Chinnaswamy.

While the "Class of 2026" features exciting new Indian additions like Venkatesh Iyer, the overseas strategy remains focused on the proven performers of title-winning last season along with few foreign additions in the mini-auction.

Here's the four overseas players who are likely to start for RCB in the upcoming IPL 2026:

Dec 27, 2025, 17:41 PM IST

RCB's Predicted Playing XI And Impact Player For IPL 2026

RCB's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2026: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt To Open; Venkatesh Iyer And Tim David To Bat At...

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained a strong core of 17 players and made targeted additions in the IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. RCB focused on depth by buying players like all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer and pacer Jacob Duffy, while adding backups such as Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, and young talents.

Notably, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will enter an IPL season as the defending champions for the first time in their history.

Here's RCB's predicted Playing XI and Impact Player for IPL 2026 season:

Dec 21, 2025, 23:07 PM IST

IPL 2025 Final: RCB's Predicted Playing XI Against Punjab Kings - Liam Livingstone OUT, Tim David IN; Virat Kohli As Opener; Rajat Patidar To Bat At...

Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns with Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, Tuesday. With an eye on their first IPL title, RCB are likely to make few changes in their playing XI against PBKS due to injuries and different reasons.

Here's RCB predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 final against PBKS:

Jun 02, 2025, 23:34 PM IST

Virat Kohli To Phil Salt: 9 Players To Win Player-Of-The-Match Award For RCB In IPL 2025; Check Full List

Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached the final of IPL 2025 after thrashing Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Thursday, May 29. Unlike previous seasons, RCB is not dependent on a few star players in IPL 2025 and they have found multiple match-winners during their spectacular season.

A total of 9 players have won Player-of-the-Match (POTM) award for RCB this year. Only Mumbai Indians (MI), ten in 2017, had more players winning the match award in an IPL season, while Delhi Daredevils had nine in 2009.

Here's list of players who have won Player-of-the-Match award for RCB in IPL 2025:

May 30, 2025, 21:47 PM IST

IPL 2025: RCB's Predicted Playing XI Against LSG - Tim David, Lungi Ngidi OUT; Liam Livingstone, Josh Hazlewood IN

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 70th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Tuesday, May 26. RCB need to win their last league game against LSG to reach 19 points that will guarantee them a place in qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025 playoffs. They are likely to make few changes in their playing XI against LSG due to injuries and different reasons.

Here's RCB predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against LSG:

May 26, 2025, 23:14 PM IST

List Of Overseas Players Available For All Teams

IPL 2025 Restart: List Of Overseas Players Available For GT, RCB, PBKS, MI, DC, KKR, LSG, SRH, RR, CSK - Check In Pics

The IPL 2025 will resume on Saturday, May 17 with the clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. After a week-long suspension of IPL 2025 due to cross-border India-Pakistan tensions, the availability of overseas players is in focus ahead of the restart of the tournament.

Here's the full list of overseas players who are available for rest of IPL 2025 season:

May 16, 2025, 23:38 PM IST

RCB’s Quiet Comeback Just Got Loud As Tim David, Shepherd, And Ngidi Rejoin Squad

RCB has reinforced its team after a brief pause due to regional tensions.

May 15, 2025, 19:37 PM IST

Why Was Dewald Brevis Denied DRS? Costly Umpiring Call Sinks CSK In 2-Run Thriller Against RCB

RCB edged past CSK by 2 runs in a thrilling contest at Chinnaswamy. Dewald Brevis' controversial LBW and missed DRS review proved costly. Scroll down for more details.

May 04, 2025, 10:09 AM IST

Good News For RCB: Romario Shepherd Smashes 26 Runs In 5 Balls Ahead Of IPL 2025

Shepherd’s versatility as an all-rounder, capable of delivering both with the bat and ball, could fill a crucial void in the RCB lineup.

Jan 22, 2025, 11:08 AM IST

Good News For RCB Fans As IPL 2025 Auction Buy Romario Shepherd Shine With Bat & Ball In WI vs BAN 3rd T20, Video Goes Viral - Watch

For RCB fans, Romario Shepherd’s performances in this series have sparked optimism ahead of IPL 2025.

Dec 20, 2024, 12:01 PM IST