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All the RCB Captains from 2008 to 2025

by Faizan

11/02/2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), previously known by the same name Royal Challengers Bangalore, has had several legendary cricketers lead the team before Virat Kohli took charge. While RCB enjoys a massive fan following, its on-field performance has often lacked consistency. Despite the Indian Premier League (IPL) running for 17 years and entering its 18th season, RCB has yet to secure its first IPL trophy.

The RCB captain list includes some of the biggest names in cricket. In IPL 2008, Rahul Dravid captained RCB but stepped down after a disappointing inaugural season. England’s explosive batsman Kevin Pietersen took over the following year but had to relinquish the role midway for various reasons. Under Anil Kumble’s leadership, RCB reached the finals in 2009 but finished as runners-up. Kumble continued as captain in IPL 2010 before retiring from the league. From 2011 to 2012, Daniel Vettori led the team.

RCB Captains in Champions League T20

RCB qualified for the Champions League T20 only twice, in 2009 and 2011. In 2009, under Anil Kumble’s captaincy, the team finished third in the group stage. In 2011, Daniel Vettori led RCB to the playoffs.

RCB Captains from 2008 to 2025

In 2013, Virat Kohli took over as captain, beginning a tenure filled with ups and downs. Over the years, RCB has undergone multiple leadership changes. RCB captain 2022 was Faf du Plessis, who continued as RCB captain 2023 and remained in charge as RCB captain 2024. As RCB aims to end its IPL trophy drought, fans eagerly await confirmation of the RCB captain for 2025, with speculation suggesting that Virat Kohli could return as captain.

This blog provides a detailed look at RCB’s captains, including their win-loss records, leadership impact, and winning percentages-

Rank	Player	Span	Matches	Won	Lost	Tied/Draw	%W
1	Rahul Dravid	2008-2008	14	4	10	0	28.57
2	Kevin Pietersen	2009-2009	6	2	4	0	33.33
3	Anil Kumble	2009-2010	35	19	16	0	54.28
4	Daniel Vettori	2011-2012	28	15	13	0	53.57
5	Virat Kohli	2011-2023	143	66	70	3	48.56
6	Shane Watson	2017-2017	3	1	2	0	33.33
7	Faf du Plessis	2022-2024	42	21	21	0	50.00

FAQs

Q: Who was the first RCB captain?
Rahul Dravid was the first captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2008 IPL season.

Q: Has RCB ever won an IPL trophy?
No, despite its massive fan following, RCB has never won an IPL trophy, even after 17 seasons.

Q: Which year did RCB first qualify for the Champions League T20?
RCB qualified for the Champions League T20 in 2009 and 2011.

Q: Who led RCB to the IPL finals in 2009?
Anil Kumble led RCB to the IPL finals in 2009, where the team finished as runners-up.

Q: Who is the RCB captain for 2024?
Faf du Plessis has been the RCB captain in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Q: Who will be the RCB captain in 2025?
Fans eagerly await confirmation of the RCB captain for the 2025 IPL season.

Q: What was Virat Kohli’s tenure as RCB captain like?
Virat Kohli captained RCB from 2013 to 2023, with his tenure marked by both successes and disappointments.

Faizan

Faizan, a seasoned cricket journalist with over 5 years of experience, has made contributions to renowned platforms like ESPNcricinfo, SportsKeeda, Times of India, and Hindustan Times where he covered the IPL and Indian Cricket Team. Using his expertise and experience, he started a new venture, a cricket betting information site, dedicated to delivering insightful analysis and updates to IPL Betting enthusiasts