RCB probable playing 11 for IPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have assembled a formidable side ahead of IPL 2026 and will be determined to defend the title successfully.
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Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Mangesh Yadav
Bhuvneshwar Kumar doesn't have the same pace or accuracy as he used to during his days in the Indian team. However, he uses his experience to compensate. Alongside Hazlewood, the right-arm seamer forms a fantastic combination.
Josh Hazlewood was arguably the best bowler on show in IPL 2026. He took wickets not just in the powerplay, but also towards the back end of the innings. The Australian seamer finished with 22 wickets from 12 matches at an average of 17.55, being one of the biggest reasons behind RCB's title win.
RCB snapped Mangesh Yadav for a whopping sum of INR 5.00 crore at the mini auction. With Yash Dayal out of the season due to personal reasons, it will be apt for the defending champions to use the raw pace and power that Mangesh possesses ahead of the 2026 edition of the cash-rich tournament.
RCB Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Mangesh Yadav
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma