Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-time greatest XI in IPL history

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has been one of the most popular franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. They are famous for their fan following though they are yet to win an IPL trophy. 

Today, we take a look at the all-time greatest XI of the RCB in IPL history which encapsulates the essence of the franchise's journey in the league. This dream team features iconic players who have left an indelible mark with their batting, bowling, and fielding brilliance. Here are some of the legends of the RCB franchise, who have defined its legacy and contributed to its unforgettable moments.

Here's the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) All-Time Greatest XI in League History:

1. Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle was picked up by RCB in the IPL 2011 after he had played for Kolkata Knight Riders, making his IPL debut in 2009. He had a gala time in Royal Challengers Bangalore, forming a scary batting trio with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. Gayle also scored the IPL's highest individual score of 175* while playing for RCB in IPL 2013, where he hit 13 fours and 17 sixes.

In all, Gayle played 85 matches for RCB from 2011-2017, scoring 3'163 runs at a strike rate of 152.52 and an average of 43.32. He hit 239 sixes and 248 fours in his RCB career. He was perhaps at his best for that span in which he played for RCB scoring 5 of his 6 centuries in IPL for the franchise and was inducted in RCB Hall of Fame in IPL 2023.