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Royal Challengers Bengaluru has become the world's first cricket franchise to cross $300 million in brand valuation, according to Houlihan Lokey's 2026 study. Driven by massive digital growth and landmark acquisition deals, the IPL's total business value reached $20.6 billion

Former England coach Andy Flower has ruled himself out of succeeding Brendon McCullum as the national Test coach, confirming he will remain with IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru and London Spirit in The Hundred

RCB batter Tim David will miss the opening game of the next IPL season after being handed a one-match suspension. David was fined 50% of his match fee for aggressively throwing an ice bag toward umpire Nitin Menon

Hyderabad police registered cases against several individuals for damaging public property and creating a nuisance during celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory. Police said arrests would be made after identifying those involved through surveillance footage and social media videos.

Director of Cricket Mo Bobat and head coach Andy Flower credit a meticulous auction strategy, structural elite experience, and an indispensable Indian coaching staff for driving Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second successive IPL trophy

For the longest time, RCB were the IPL’s biggest underachievers – a star-studded unit who would always fall short of winning the trophy when it mattered the most

Shubman Gill’s majestic century and Sai Sudharsan’s fluent fifty powered Gujarat Titans to a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, securing their third IPL final in five seasons. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 96 was the lone highlight for Royals

Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1

Kohli and Head were involved in an on-field exchange

Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished the league stage at the top of the points table with 18 points despite a 55-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli hit milestones as RCB now prepare to face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1.

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is set to witness one of the biggest clashes of IPL 2026 as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad

RCB becomes the first team to qualify in IPL 2026

RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya shares his experience of playing with Virat Kohli and Surya Kumar Yadav

RCB head into the high-profile encounter looking to recover from back-to-back losses, with questions being raised over the team’s consistency in pressure moments.

Second-placed Royal Challengers face 10th-placed LSG on Tuesday, May 7, 2026.

The Playoffs of IPL is set to happen in Ahmedabad despite RCB emerging as champions in 2025.

Kl Rahul highlighted his own adaptation to a more aggressive role, reflected on overcoming the “Test player” label, and shared how fatherhood has brought balance and clarity to his game.

The IPL 2026 has already provided an exciting first half, and with ‘Revenge Week’ coming up on JioStar, the competition is intensifying. Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad remain in the top three positions.

PUMA India brought together Royal Challengers Bengaluru and AC Milan for a unique global collaboration featuring Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Christian Pulisic. The #RCBEverywhere campaign highlighted the connection between cricket and football through a cross-continental jersey and sports exchange

Krunal Pandya spoke about handling pressure and his India comeback ambitions, while Sunil Gavaskar credited Virat Kohli’s match-winning chase and Gujarat Titans’ costly dropped catch. Devdutt Padikkal’s improved batting also drew praise for strengthening RCB’s line-up.