All-Time Royal Challengers Bangalore XI

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have emerged to be one of the most entertaining franchises of Indian Premier League over the years. They are three times finalist of IPL (2009, 2011, 2016) and one-time finalist of CLT20 (2012). Despite having a large pool of star-studded players and huge fan following, they are still deprived of the much coveted IPL title.

Now, we have decided to make the best eleven of RCB over the years by keeping their stats for the franchise as the basis.

Results would have been different if RCB had the following XI donning the team's jersey.

Openers-

#1. Chris Gayle

Gayle played for RCB from 2011-2018

Universe Boss aka Christopher Henry Gayle is the highest run scorer in T20 around the globe and one of the most lethal batsmen to play the game. On his day, he can take any bowling attack by storm. He scored 175* against Pune Warriors India in the year 2013 which is the highest individual score in any T20 game. Also, he owns the record for most sixes in IPL history.

Match-83, Run-3163, SR -151.20, Average-42.74, HS-175*

#2. Virat Kohli (c)

Virat is the only player to play for the same franchise in all 11 seasons of IPL

The legendary modern day batsman, who has been termed as GOAT (greatest of all time) by many sports pundits forms the opening pair with Chris Gayle. We have already seen what damage this dynamic damage this duo can do in previous years. Virat Kohli who is the second highest run scorer in the history of IPL was in his best niche in IPL 2016 where he piled 973 runs comprising of 4 centuries which are highest run by any batsman in a season.

Match-163, Run-4968, SR-130.76, Average-38.35, HS-113

Middle Order-

#3. KL Rahul (wk)

KL Rahul holds the record for fastest IPL fifty of just 14 balls

KL Rahul was RCB's third highest scorer in 2016 when they managed to get to the finals. His 68* against MI was a gem of a knock. He couldn't play IPL 2017 due to an injury. This year he was bought by KXIP and RCB would regret this decision as Rahul continued his merry run. 2018 turned out to be his best year as he scored 659 runs with a strike rate over 150.

Match-19, Run-417, Strike Rate-145.30, Average-37.91, HS-68*

#4. Rahul Dravid

DRAVID captained for RCB in the inaugural season of DLF IPL

Dravid popularly termed as "The Wall" was the icon player for RCB in the inaugural season. When runs get going at one end, Dravid would be the one holding another end.

Match-43, Run-898, SR-122.85, Average-26.48, HS-75*

#5. AB Devilliers

ABD has been involved in two 200+ partnerships with Virat Kohli.

Another modern day legend, ABD recognized as Mr.360 due to his ability to hit all around the park can turn an impossible task possible when in flow. The talisman has won may match for RCB. What more you can ask for when you have the world's best in your team?

Match-113, Run-3282, SR-155.58, Average-41.29, HS-133*

All- Rounder-

#6. Jacques Kallis

Kallis is first African to score 13000 test runs

The great South African All-rounder Kallis was a member of RCB squad for first three seasons. He is the only player to have scored over 10000 runs and grabbed 250+ wickets in both ODI and Test cricket. He did contribute with the bat along with good efforts with the ball.

Match-42, Run-1132, SR-111.22, Average-31.44, HS-89*

Also, he took 23 wickets.

Bowlers-

#7. Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc was leading wicket-taker in WC 2015

Mitchell Starc is one of the most fearsome bowlers of modern day cricket. He started his IPL career with RCB in 2014 and wreaked havoc on opponents through his staggering yorkers the upcoming year. Unfortunately, due to injuries, he was ruled out of IPL for the next three years. Had he played more, it would have strengthened RCB's bowling which was a major cause for their failure.

Match-27, Wickets-34, Economy-7.16, Best figures-4/15

#8. Vinay Kumar

Vinay Kumar is known as Davengare Express

Vinay Kumar was RCB's leading wicket-taker before Yuzvendra Chahal took over in 2018. Though he is bit expensive, he can fetch you wickets at a crucial stage of the game. Also, he is a handy customer with the bat.

Match-64, Wickets-72, Economy-8.37, Best Figures-4/40

#9. Zaheer Khan

Zaheer is the inventor of the knuckleball

Zaheer Khan popularly known as Zak was one of the greatest pacers India had. He started his IPL career with RCB in 2008 and then moved to MI. 2012 was the year of his return to RCB. With the experience Zaheer posses, he could be Kohli's trump card.

Match-17, Wicket-30, Economy-7.94, Best Figures-3/38

#10. Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble is the only Indian to take 10 wickets in an innings

Anil Kumble in his first season as captain led his team to final. He is one of the greatest leggies in the history of the game. It would be an icing on the cake to have Kumble on the slow and turning pitches of Chinnaswamy.

Match-42, Wickets-45, Economy-6.57, Best Figures-5/5

#11. Yuzvendra Chahal