Virat Kohli Reached Bengaluru For IPL 2026: There are less than 10 days left for the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and defending champion Royal Challengers Bangalore’s biggest match-winner Virat Kohli reached Bengaluru on Wednesday, March 18. Virat has been seen on Indian soil for the first time after the ODI series against New Zealand in January 2026. In the video going viral on social media, Kohli was seen coming out of the airport amid tight security. Like always, this time too her style was in discussion. During this time, he was seen in a cool look wearing a blue sweatshirt, black trackpants and cap, which the fans are liking very much. RCB also posted a video in a special way on his return and wrote, You don’t have to see him… to know he’s coming! Check the calendar. There will be signs… which has further increased the curiosity of the fans.

Virat will play an important role in IPL 2026

Virat Kohli’s role is going to be very important in saving the trophy for RCB. This 37-year-old star batsman had a special contribution in RCB’s historic victory in IPL 2025. He scored a total of 657 runs with a strike rate of 144.71 and an excellent average of 54.75 and played a big role in his team winning the first title after 17 years. Let us tell you that Virat has now retired from T20 International and Test cricket and plays only ODI cricket. In such a situation, his experience and focus in IPL becomes even more important for RCB.

You don’t have to see him… to know he’s coming! Check the calendar. There will be signs…#PlayBold #நமம்RCB #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/qv8tA5ZCrA

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 18, 2026

rcb ipl 2026 schedule

RCB will start its IPL 2026 campaign on March 28 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at its home ground. After this, on April 5, they will face five-time champion Chennai Super Kings. Then the team will play two consecutive away matches against Rajasthan Royals on 10th April and Mumbai Indians on 12th April.

RCB squad for IPL 2026

batsman – Rajat Patidar (captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Jordan Cox.

Allrounders – Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethel, Venkatesh Iyer, Satvik Deswal, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanish Chauhan.

bowler – Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy.