One of the most cherished franchises in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) is none other than Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). RCB has given its fans some memorable batting, wins and legends since IPL’s first season back in 2008. Even after having to wait so many years for their first IPL title, RCB have been on the list of most followed teams throughout the tournament history.
In the process, RCB has set numerous IPL records from unprecedented partnerships to massive team scores and brilliance with bat like we have seen from Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle and Faf du Plessis.
Quick Info:
| Details | Information |
| Team Name | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Home Ground | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Team Owner | United Spirits |
| IPL Titles | 1 (2025) |
| Finals Played | 4 (2009, 2011, 2016, 2025) |
| Most Runs | Virat Kohli |
| Most Wickets | Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Highest Team Score | 263/5 |
| Lowest Team Score | 49 |
RCB IPL Performance by Season
| Season | Position |
| 2008 | 7th |
| 2009 | Runner-up |
| 2010 | Semi-finalist |
| 2011 | Runner-up |
| 2012 | 5th |
| 2013 | 5th |
| 2014 | 7th |
| 2015 | Playoffs |
| 2016 | Runner-up |
| 2017 | 8th |
| 2018 | 6th |
| 2019 | 8th |
| 2020 | Playoffs |
| 2021 | Playoffs |
| 2022 | Playoffs |
| 2023 | 6th |
| 2024 | Playoffs |
| 2025 | Champions |
Highest Team Scores by RCB in IPL
RCB owns one of the most iconic batting records in IPL history.
| Score | Opponent | Venue | Year |
| 263/5 | Pune Warriors India | Bengaluru | 2013 |
| 248/3 | Gujarat Lions | Bengaluru | 2016 |
| 241/7 | Punjab Kings | Dharamsala | 2024 |
| 235/1 | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | 2015 |
| 227/4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru | 2016 |
263/5 was the highest IPL score for a long time and still stands as one of the best team totals in history.
Lowest Team Scores by RCB in IPL
RCB also possess an unfortunate IPL record.
| Score | Opponent | Year |
| 49 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2017 |
| 68 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2022 |
| 70 | Rajasthan Royals | 2014 |
| 82 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2008 |
| 87 | Chennai Super Kings | 2019 |
KKR – 49 all out The infamous 49 all out by the Kolkata Knight Riders is still one of the lowest IPL scores ever.
Most Runs for RCB in IPL
Virat Kohli – The King of RCB
Virat Kohli is the poster boy of any franchise and the all-time leading run-scorer of RCB.
| Player | Runs |
| Virat Kohli | 8,500+ |
| AB de Villiers | 4,500+ |
| Chris Gayle | 3,400+ |
| Faf du Plessis | 2,500+ |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1,700+ |
Kohli has played for RCB since 2008 and remains one of the top batsmen in IPL history.
Most Runs in a Single IPL Season for RCB
| Player | Season | Runs |
| Virat Kohli | 2016 | 973 |
| Faf du Plessis | 2023 | 730 |
| Virat Kohli | 2024 | 741 |
| Chris Gayle | 2012 | 733 |
| Virat Kohli | 2023 | 639 |
The most runs scored by an individual in a single IPL season is 973, scored by Virat Kohli in IPL 2016.
Most Centuries for RCB
| Player | Centuries |
| Virat Kohli | 8+ |
| Chris Gayle | 5 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 1 |
| Rajat Patidar | 1 |
| AB de Villiers | 2 |
Kohli and Gayle have been responsible for some of the best IPL hundreds you would ever witness as an RCB fan.
Most Sixes for RCB
| Player | Sixes |
| AB de Villiers | 240+ |
| Virat Kohli | 280+ |
| Chris Gayle | 230+ |
| Glenn Maxwell | 100+ |
| Faf du Plessis | 120+ |
The blissful batting friendly conditions at Bengaluru have made it very easy for RCB batters to throttle opposition bowling.
Most Wickets for RCB in IPL
| Player | Wickets |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 139 |
| Harshal Patel | 99+ |
| Vinay Kumar | 80+ |
| Mohammed Siraj | 80+ |
| Zaheer Khan | 49 |
Yuzvendra Chahal is still RCB’s highest wicket-taker of all times even after leaving the franchise.
Best Bowling Figures for RCB
| Bowler | Figures | Opponent | Year |
| Anil Kumble | 5/5 | Rajasthan Royals | 2009 |
| Harshal Patel | 5/27 | Mumbai Indians | 2021 |
| Samuel Badree | 4/9 | Mumbai Indians | 2017 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4/25 | Punjab Kings | 2016 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4/21 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2020 |
One of the best bowling performances in IPL history, Anil Kumble 5/5
Highest Partnerships for RCB
| Players | Runs | Opponent | Year |
| Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers | 229 | Gujarat Lions | 2016 |
| Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers | 215* | Mumbai Indians | 2015 |
| Chris Gayle & Virat Kohli | 204* | Delhi Capitals | 2012 |
| Faf du Plessis & Virat Kohli | 172 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2023 |
| Chris Gayle & Tillakaratne Dilshan | 167 | Punjab Kings | 2011 |
The combination of Kohli and de Villiers for 229 runs is one of the highest partnerships in IPL.
RCB Records in IPL Finals
| Year | Opponent | Result |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Lost |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Lost |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lost |
| 2025 | Punjab Kings | Won |
Trained by the team for getting so many heartbreaks RCB finally got an IPL trophy lift in 2025, ending the long wait of its faithful fans.
Virat Kohli’s Special RCB Records
Virat Kohli is king of franchise records:
- Most runs for RCB.
- Most matches for RCB.
- Most centuries for RCB.
- Most fifty-plus scores.
- Most runs in an IPL season (973) – 189 in 2016
- Only player to play entire IPL career with one franchise.
- Most prolific partnerships with AB de Villiers.
He is the best player in the history of RCB.
AB de Villiers’ Historic Contributions
AB de Villiers changed the batting unit of RCB through his unique stroke play.
Major records include:
- Most catches for RCB.
- Franchise’s third-highest strike rate
- Partnerships of 100+ with Virat Kohli- Multiple
- Numerous match-winning innings under pressure.
AB de Villiers is by far regarded as the finest overseas player in RCB history by many cricket experts.
Chris Gayle’s Explosive Records
A few RCB Chris Gayle IPL career unforgettable moments
Major Gayle Records
- Fastest IPL century (30 balls).
- Highest individual IPL score (175*).
- Most sixes in an IPL innings.
- Multiple Orange Cap-winning seasons.
The list includes one of the best ever T20 innings – his unbeaten 175 against Pune Warriors India in 2013.
Why RCB Is One of IPL’s Most Popular Teams
There are a number of factors behind the mammoth popularity of RCB:
- Massive fan base across India.
- Virat Kohli’s long association.
- AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle know of legends.
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, a venue for high-scoring encounters
- Strong social media presence.
- Historic IPL records and milestones.
RCB is also the second most followed franchise of world cricket even in trophyless years.
Interesting Facts About RCB Records in IPL
| Record | Achievement |
| Highest Team Total | 263/5 |
| Lowest Team Total | 49 |
| Highest Individual Score | Chris Gayle 175* |
| Most Runs | Virat Kohli |
| Most Wickets | Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Most Centuries | Virat Kohli |
| Best Bowling Figures | Anil Kumble 5/5 |
| Highest Partnership | Kohli & ABD – 229 |
Conclusion
The IPL journey for RCB has been one of adulation, but mixed with heartbreaking lows. Franchises have some impeccable records to their name, records for the highest team total, Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle’s best batting performance, Anil Kumble and Yuzvendra Chahal’s impressive bowling spells. RCB’s also have an interesting history, one that (eventually) includes their first ever IPL title in 2025. Anyway, while the franchise carries on constructing its inheritance, in configurations to come IPL seasons can see additional achievements and records.
FAQs
1. What is RCB’s highest score in the IPL?
RCB’s highest IPL score is 263/5 against Pune Warriors India in 2013.
2. Who has scored the most runs for RCB in IPL?
Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer for RCB in IPL history.
3. Who has taken the most wickets for RCB?
Yuzvendra Chahal holds the record for most wickets for RCB.
4. What is the lowest score by RCB in the IPL?
RCB was bowled out for 49 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017.
5. When did RCB win their first IPL title?
RCB won their maiden IPL championship in 2025.
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