Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has named his all-time playing XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team has some of the biggest names in the history of IPL.
With aggressive batters to all-rounders who can win matches, and experienced bowlers who have performed consistently for RCB, Kohli’s list of IPL legends is definitely one of the strongest teams.
Virat Kohli’s All-time RCB XI – Full Team List
Playing XI:
| No. | Player | Role |
| 1 | Chris Gayle (West Indies) | Opener |
| 2 | Virat Kohli (India) | Opener |
| 3 | AB de Villiers (South Africa) | Batter |
| 4 | KL Rahul (India) | Batter |
| 5 | Shane Watson (Australia) | All-rounder |
| 6 | Jacques Kallis (South Africa) | All-rounder |
| 7 | Mark Boucher (South Africa) | Wicketkeeper |
| 8 | Anil Kumble (India) | Bowler |
| 9 | Dale Steyn (South Africa) | Bowler |
| 10 | Yuzvendra Chahal (India) | Bowler |
| 11 | Mohammed Siraj (India) | Bowler |
All-Time RCB XI Batting Strength
Batting Stats Comparison in RCB Career:
| Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Best Score |
| Chris Gayle | 85 | 3163 | 43+ | 150+ | 175* |
| Virat Kohli | 230+ | 7000+ | 36+ | 130+ | 113 |
| AB de Villiers | 150+ | 4500+ | 40+ | 150+ | 133* |
| KL Rahul | 14 | 417 | 46+ | 146+ | 68 |
Chris Gayle is one of the most dangerous batters in T20 cricket. He scores very quickly because his strike rate is over 150. The West Indies batter scored 175* off 66 balls in a game against Pune Warriors India (PWI), which is the most runs ever made in the IPL. Gayle made the fastest T20 century in just 30 balls. He scored the most sixes in an innings, with 17 sixes recorded in a single match.
RCB’s top run scorer is Virat Kohli. His average of over 35 shows consistency. He has played the most matches for the team, scoring more than 7,000 runs.
People know AB de Villiers for finishing games. His average of 40+ and strike rate of 150+ show that he is both consistent and aggressive. KL Rahul played fewer games for RCB, but his average and scoring rate are strong.
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All-Time RCB XI All-Rounders
All-Rounder Stats in RCB Career:
| Player | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | Wickets | Bowl Avg |
| Shane Watson | 24 | 555 | 27+ | 25 | 26+ |
| Jacques Kallis | 46 | 1132 | 35+ | 30 | 35+ |
Virat Kohli chose two experienced all-rounders to keep the middle order balanced. Shane Watson contributed in both batting and bowling for RCB. He was a medium pacer with 25 wickets. Jacques Kallis was more consistent with the bat, having an average of 35 runs. Also, he took 30 wickets as a bowler.
All-Time RCB XI Wicketkeeper
March Boucher Stats in RCB Career:
| Matches | Runs | Average | Dismissals |
| 27 | 388 | 29+ | 30+ |
Mark Boucher was selected as the best wicketkeeper in the All-Time RCB XI. He has over 30 dismissals, which include stumpings and catches. Boucher was chosen for his experience and leadership.
All-Time RCB XI Bowling Attack
Bowling Stats in RCB Career:
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Bowling Avg | Best |
| Anil Kumble | 42 | 45 | 22+ | 5/5 |
| Dale Steyn | 21 | 19 | 28+ | 3/18 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 113 | 139 | 22+ | 4/25 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 80+ | 80+ | 30+ | 4/21 |
“King Kohl” chose a mix of pace and spin bowlers for the All-Time RCB XI. Anil Kumble has one of the best bowling records in IPL history. In a single match, he took 5 wickets, giving only 5 runs. His average of 22 shows that he gets wickets without giving up many runs.
Dale Steyn was known for his speed and accuracy. He took 19 wickets for RCB in just 21 matches. With 139 wickets, Yuzvendra Chahal is the RCB’s all-time leading wicket-taker. He has played 113 matches for RCB, and he is the most consistent bowler when the team needs a wicket. Mohammed Siraj is a pacer who has taken over 80 wickets.
Why These Players Were Selected
Kohli’s selections for the All-Time RCB XI are based on the players’ performances for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. He has selected the starting XI with consistent players who have a match-winning impact. Most players in the list are from RCB’s peak years from 2011 to 2016.
This team has a strong top order including Gayle, Kohli, and AB. The middle order is supported by all-rounders, and there are 4 main bowlers. It’s a mix of modern and legendary players.
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