5 reasons why RCB could defend IPL title
The case for title defence in 2026 rests on squad continuity and what separated the two successful back-to-back defences in IPL history from the fifteen that failed.
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3. No IPL team had ever won every away match in one season
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Before 2025, no IPL team had completed a full season with a perfect away record.
RCB in IPL 2025 won all seven of their away matches. Their home record was 2 wins and 5 losses. Despite struggling at home, they succeeded across venues like Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Jaipur, and Hyderabad.
Hazlewood’s seam bowling suited dry northern pitches, while Bhuvneshwar’s swing worked in coastal conditions. This adaptability allowed RCB to qualify with 9 wins, 7 of which came away from home.
In 2026, the same bowling trio remains, with Jacob Duffy added as a fourth option. If they replicate even 5 away wins, RCB gain a strong qualification base early.
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