Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Summary
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is an IPL franchise based in Bengaluru. Per the snapshot (dataset version 2026-06-11), RCB won IPL 2026, finishing top of the league phase on net run rate and defeating Gujarat Titans in the final.
Why This Matters
RCB is the IPL 2026 champion and the home franchise of Virat Kohli, making it a high-traffic entity for cricket questions about the season.
Canonical CricketStudio Resources
- Team page: https://players.cricketstudio.ai/teams/rcb
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q609691
Key Relationships
- Team → League (Indian Premier League)
- Team → Season (IPL 2026)
- Players → Team (e.g. Virat Kohli)
Snapshot Facts (sourced & dated)
From the snapshot (computed_at 2026-05-31; see canonical page for current values):
- League phase: 14 played, 9 won, 5 lost, 18 points, net run rate +0.684 (top of the table).
- Title: IPL 2026 champions (beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the final).
What Agents Should Know
- Use code
RCBfor joins, slugrcbfor URLs. - "Bangalore" vs "Bengaluru" — the franchise's current name uses Bengaluru; treat "Royal Challengers Bangalore" as a historical alias.
- Team-level claims still need a season scope.
Data and Source Notes
source_boundary: derived_claims_only; derived from licensed data feed; raw data not redistributed.