The Royal Challengers Bangalore happens to be the most loved team in the IPL. It is a team with the most passionate and loyal fanbase. The face of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Virat Kohli has given up the captaincy duty. Faf Du Plessis is set to replace him. Here is a look at what the Royal Challengers Bangalore looks like for IPL 2022. Their expected playing XI along with their X-Factor players is also given. Here is a look.
Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2022 Squad:
| Player Names | Position | Player Names | Position |
| Virat Kohli | Batter | Chama Milind | Fast Bowler |
| Faf Du Plessis | Batter | David Willey | All-Rounder |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-Rounder | Aneeshwar Gautam | Spinner |
| Dinesh Kartik | Batter/Keeper | Karn Sharma | Spinner |
| Josh Hazlewood | Fast Bowler | Siddharth Kaul | Fast Bowler |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | All-Rounder | Luvnith Sisodiya | All-Rounder |
| Mahipal Lomror | Batter | Harshal Patel | All-Rounder |
| Anuj Rawat | Batter/Keeper | Mohammad Siraj | Fast Bowler |
| Akash Deep | Keeper/Batter | ||
| Finn Allen | Batter | ||
| Sherfane Rutherford | All-Rounder | ||
| Jason Behrendorf | Fast Bowler | ||
| Suyash Prabhu Desai | Batter |
Expected Playing XI:
Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis, Suyash Prabhudesai/Anuj Rawat, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror/Shabaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammad Siraj.
Strengths of RCB for IPL 2022:
Their batting options are experienced. They have the amazing likes of Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and Dinesh Karthik. These seasoned players will help them win crucial match-changing moments. Their fast bowling looks sorted with Harshal, Siraj, and Josh Hazlewood.
Weakness of RCB:
The weakness is the lack of an experienced or known name in the middle-order. They have tried to fill the gap with the Mahipal Lomror and Anuj Rawat. This is one place that RCB could have filled during the auction. Karun Nair or Suresh Raina could have been a could option. The spin department looks over-reliant on Wanindu Hasaranga.
Opportunities for RCB in IPL 2022:
The biggest opportunity is for RCB, the entire team. They have a good batting lineup, something that they always had but their bowling is looking good. They must try to get their hands on the trophy. Mahipal Lomror or Anuj Rawat are certainly going to get many games. Both these batsmen will get 7 to 8 games. They can make a good impression in these games. Shabaz Ahmed can also make a mark.
Threats for the Royal Challengers Bangalore:
The threats are not many as such. But Glenn Maxwell will have to have a good season. On his day he will win you games single-handedly. There is still a big question mark whether Dinesh Karthik is an ideal finisher. The reason is that Dinesh’s best season with the bat was for Mumbai back in 2013 when he batted number 3.
X-Factor Players:
If RCB can get Sherfane Rutherford in the mix, he can be explosive. Glenn Maxwell does what he does best, entertain. Virat also has a big season due with the bat, if he gets going RCB will make their way through.
RCB Schedule for IPL 2022:
| Match Number | Match Between | Date | Match-Day | Timings | Venue |
| 3 | PUNJAB KINGS vs RCB | March 27, 2022 | Sunday | 7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 6 | RCB vs KKR | March 30, 2022 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 13 | RAJASTHAN ROYALS vs RCB | April 5, 2022 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 18 | RCB vs MI | April 9, 2022 | Saturday | 7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | MCA Stadium, Pune |
| 22 | CHENNAI SUPER KINGS vs RCB | April 12, 2022 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 27 | DELHI CAPITALS vs RCB | April 16, 2022 | Saturday | 7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 31 | LSG vs RCB | April 19, 2022 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 36 | RCB vs SRH | April 23, 2022 | Saturday | 7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | Brabourne – CCI |
| 39 | RCB vs RAJASTHAN ROYALS | April 26, 2022 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | MCA Stadium, Pune |
| 43 | GUJARAT TITANS vs RCB | April 30, 2022 | Saturday | 3:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | Brabourne – CCI |
| 49 | RCB vs CHENNAI SUPER KINGS | May 4, 2022 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | MCA Stadium, Pune |
| 54 | SRH vs RCB | May 8, 2022 | Sunday | 3:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 60 | RCB vs PUNJAB KINGS | May 13, 2022 | Friday | 7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | Brabourne – CCI |
| 67 | RCB vs GUJARAT TITANS | May 19, 2022 | Thursday | 7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
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