Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Venkatesh Iyer praised skipper Rajat Patidar after the team clinched their second consecutive IPL title on Sunday in Ahmedabad.

Venkatesh Iyer called RCB's support staff the best he has ever played under.

As RCB continued to hammer opponent teams on the field, the team's all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer had to face criticism on social media.

From the moment RCB came into existence, its journey became intertwined with Virat Kohli - sometimes in joy, sometimes in despair. But for the last two seasons, it has been ecstasy.

RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final: Virat Kohli has led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to IPL 2026 glory with a sensational knock of 75 in the final against Gujarat Titans.

It is time for the IPL 2026 Playoffs as Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans in a star-studded Qualifier 1 contest on Tuesday.

In the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Qualifier 1 clash against Gujarat Titans (GT), two of the defending champions' Madhya Pradesh lads, skipper Rajat Patidar and batting all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, could show up at their most dangerous to seal a direct final qualification for their team.

Former New Zealand fast bowler Simon Doull believes that Venkatesh Iyer should continue to open the batting for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with Virat Kohli despite the return of Phil Salt.

The Qualifier one between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will determine the first finalist of IPL 2026.

With Phil Salt nearing full fitness, Virender Sehwag believes RCB now face a positive selection headache but made it clear who he would leave out.