Rating Royal Challengers Banglore's performance in each IPL from 2008-2018

2016 - The final's curse continues as RCB lose to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final

Royal Challengers Bangalore lost their 3rd IPL final in 2016

The franchise changed its jersey color from red and gold to red and black and also changed its roster by releasing Dinesh Karthik and buying Shane Watson in the auction.

The team owners were also changed due to some financial issues as RCB franchise got completely revamped in the year 2016.

The 2016 season will always be remembered for Virat Kohli's dedication to the game as the captain of RCB registered four centuries to his name in IPL 2016, along with scoring one in a must-win game against KXIP with stitches on his wrist.

Kohli, KL Rahul and De Villiers led the team to a second position finish in the points table.

RCB battled debutantes Gujarat Lions in the first Qualifier and a special innings from AB de Villiers ensured that RCB reach their third IPL final. Sunrisers Hyderabad next defeated Gujarat Lions to enter the final.

The final was played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium but RCB failed to take the home advantage as they lost the final by a close margin of eight runs.

Virat Kohli and his men made a thumping comeback in the season to reach the final but once again failed to lift the trophy despite reaching very close.

Rating - 9/10