RCB’s strongest playing 11 for IPL 2026: Full team analysis

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RCB ready to defend title

RCB head into IPL 2026 with a strong squad as they aim to defend their maiden title.

Explosive top order

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal form a solid and attacking top three.

Strong middle order

Captain Rajat Patidar, Tim David and Jitesh Sharma add power and stability in the middle.

All-round balance

Romario Shepherd and Krunal Pandya provide crucial depth with both bat and ball.

Experienced bowling attack

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal lead a reliable bowling unit.

Predicted playing XI

Salt, Kohli, Padikkal, Patidar, David, Jitesh, Shepherd, Krunal, Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood, Dayal | Impact: Suyash Sharma

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