IPL 2024: RCB Officially Change Name To Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Unveil New Logo

Bengaluru: In a significant move ahead of the IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bangalore officially adopted the city’s local name – Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The announcement came during the RCB Unbox event at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where the team unveiled its new logo. The event was graced by skipper Faf Du Plessis, Virat Kohli, and women’s team captain Smriti Mandhana.

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Notably, Mandhana led the RCB women’s team to victory in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, securing the franchise’s first-ever title by defeating Delhi Capitals in the final. The men’s team, comprising stars like Du Plessis, Kohli, and others, paid tribute to the women’s team by giving them a guard of honour.

During the celebration, Mandhana and her team took a victory lap around the stadium, cheered on by enthusiastic fans. In a touching moment, Mandhana was on a video call with star all-rounder Ellyse Perry during the lap.

The victory lap culminated in a photo session where the RCB women’s team proudly posed with the WPL trophy. Their triumph was a result of a well-rounded performance, with Sophie Molineux and Shreyanka Patil’s spin bowling proving crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to a modest total of 113.

Looking ahead, the RCB men’s team is geared up to replicate the success of the women’s team, boasting a blend of talent, youth, and experience. Notably, Kohli is set to return to action after missing recent matches due to injury.