IPL 2026: Preparations for IPL 2026 (IPL 2026) are loud and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have released the list of its retained players. This time the team has tried to maintain the best balance of experience and youth passion. Some big names, which have been part of the team for a long time, remain intact in this list. At the same time, some shocking decisions surprised the fans. Know the 5 players that RCB has decided to retain for IPL 2026.

1. Virat Kohli

RCB’s heart and soul Virat Kohli batted tremendously in the 2025 season and scored 657 runs. He finished third in the Orange Cap race with an average of 54.75 in 15 matches and 8 half -centuries.

Kohli’s continuity can be gauged from the fact that he is the only player to score 500+ runs in 8 different seasons of IPL. Kohli’s leadership and experience were decisive in RCB’s title journey. In such a situation, he was scheduled to retain IPL 2026.

2. Silver Patidar

The new RCB captain Rajat Patidar not only contributed with the bat but also got the team the title for the first time. He scored 312 runs in 15 matches and scored two half -centuries. Given their leadership ability and stability, RCB did not delay to retain him for IPL 2026.

3. Josh Hazlewood

Australian Pacer Josh Hazlewood raised the senses of opponents with his speed and accuracy in IPL 2025. In 12 matches, he took 22 wickets at an average of 17.54 and jointly became the third most successful bowler of the season.

His bowling continued to edge from early shocks to death overs. After such a demonstration, he was very natural to be retained. He has become the backbone of RCB’s bowling attack, which the team can trust in every situation.

4. Tim David

Australian finisher Tim David played for the first time for RCB worked to affect less balls. He scored 187 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 185.15 and an average of 62.33 and played the role of finishing the match in the end overs for the team.

Krunal Pandya contributed all -round this season. In 15 matches, he took 17 wickets and added 109 runs with the bat, including a match winning 73*. The economy of 8.23 and many important Breakthrough make his performance even more special.

Reten player not confirmed from RCB for IPL 2026

Although RCB has not yet officially confirmed any retained player, it is believed to be almost certain to retain these five players on the basis of media reports and estimates of experts.