Virat Kohli picks his star-studded his all-time RCB XI

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli has picked his all-time RCB XI. RCB, the defending champions, uploaded a video in which Virat Kohli listed his all-time RCB XI. The video, though, was recorded ahead of the IPL 2025 season, when the Rajat Patidar-led side clinched their maiden title.

Kohli chose himself to open the innings alongside the dangerous Chris Gayle. Kohli is currently the all-time highest run-getter, with 8661 runs from 259 innings at a strike-rate of 132.85. The Gayle-Kohli duo have historically done well for the Bengaluru-based franchise.

Virat Kohli went with the South African great AB De Villiers at No. 3. While Virat has scored 9,085 runs for the franchise, De Villiers and Gayle are regarded as IPL greats and have managed to score 4,522 and 3,429 runs, respectively. 

Kohli selected KL Rahul for the No.4 position, followed by current skipper Rajat Patidar. Rahul represented RCB in 19 matches and scored his runs at an average of 37.90. For the wicket-keeping position, Kohli went with Dinesh Karthik, with Harshal Patel slotted in at No 7.

For the bowling line-up, Kohli had to choose between some of the all-time great bowlers. The former RCB skipper selected former purple cap winner, Harshal Patel at 7 and the legendary spinner Anil Kumble at 8. Kumble was RCB`s captain in their maiden season and played in the IPL during the twilight of his career.

In the fast bowling department, Kohli went with Mitchell Starc and Dale Steyn. Starc took 34 wickets for the Bengaluru-based franchise compared to Steyn`s 38. Kohli completed the playing XI with yet another spinner in Yuzvendra Chahal. Chahal is the leading wicket-taker for RCB in IPL history, claiming 139 wickets in 112 matches between 2014 and 2021.

While the video was shot in 2025, before RCB`s maiden IPL title win, Rajat Patidar`s captaincy skills will make him the captain of the team. With a batting powerhouse and skilful bowlers in the XI, this team has covered all corners.

Virat Kohli’s all-time RCB playing XI

Virat Kohli`s all-time RCB XI: Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, KL Rahul, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Harshal Patel, Anil Kumble, Mitchell Starc, Dale Steyn and Yuzvendra Chahal