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Lore & Background

Established in 2008, the franchise was purchased by Indiawin Sports, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries. As of 2026, the team is captained by Hardik Pandya and coached by Mark Boucher. The franchise has won five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) and has competed in the Champions League Twenty20, winning the title in 2011 and 2013.

In Their Own Story

In 2025, RCB secured their first-ever title, ending years of near-misses that included three runner-up finishes in 2009, 2011, and 2016. By 2026, the team had captured a second title under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar and the guidance of coach Andy Flower. Prior to these triumphs, the franchise faced significant struggles; in their inaugural 2008 season, they won only four of fourteen matches under captain Rahul Dravid, who was the sole player scoring over 300 runs. The source describes specific turning points, such as the 2011 campaign where Chris Gayle's inclusion sparked a seven-match winning streak after replacing injured Dirk Nannes, propelling them to the top of the table despite losing the final. It also highlights the 2016 playoff run where they set an IPL record with a 144-run victory over Gujarat Lions before reaching their third final.

Reader's Guide

The team finished as the runners-up on three occasions in 2009, 2011, and 2016, and have also qualified for the playoffs in eleven of the nineteen seasons. As of 2024, RCB's brand value was estimated at $117 million.

Did You Know?

• Mumbai Indians have won five IPL titles, the most by any franchise as of 2026.
• The franchise was purchased by Indiawin Sports, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, in 2008.
• As of 2026, the team is captained by Hardik Pandya and coached by Mark Boucher.