The 2018 season was the 11th season for

Royal Challengers Bangalore Royal Challengers Bangalore (often abbreviated as RCB) are a franchise cricket team based in Bangalore, Karnataka, that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It was founded in 2008 by United Spirits and named after the company's liquor ...

. The side was captained by

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and coached by Daniel Vettori.

Offseason

Support staff changes

* In January 2018, the franchise appointed Gary Kirsten as batting coach and

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as bowling mentor.

Others

On 26 March 2018, the franchise onboarded

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India as the principal sponsor of the team. Earlier that month, the franchise had partnered up with Nuvoco Vistas for the solus position on the back of the team jersey. On 29 March 2018, Royal Challengers Bangalore's home match against

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on 12 May was moved to

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due to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly election on the same day. The away game against the same team on 21 April was moved to

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Squad

* Players with international caps are listed in bold.

Administration and support staff

* Owner – United Spirits * Head coach – Daniel Vettori * Bowling mentor –

* Batting coach - Gary Kirsten * Fielding Coach - Trent Woodhill * Bowling Talent Development and Analytics - Andrew McDonald

Season

League table

Results

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Statistics

Most runs

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Cricinfo

Most wickets

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References

{{Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad Royal Challengers Bangalore seasons 2010s in Bangalore