Royal Challengers Bangalore, like Deccan Chargers, had ended up at the bottom of the table in the inaugural edition of DLF IPL. Both met in the final of IPL 2009 in South Africa. Anil Kumble led RCB with great heart, but was unable to win the title.


Kumble’s most impressive virtues as a cricketer - grit and determination - came to the fore in South Africa. And he will be hoping to continue the good work in this year’s Airtel Champions League Twenty20 tournament. Royal Challengers Bangalore lost four of their first five matches in IPL 2009, but made a startling comeback to make it to the semi-finals.

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Ross Taylor
Runs: 1255
SR: 151.20


Dale Steyn
Wkts: 44
RPO: 6.62

CHAMPIONS LEADERBOARD
Leading Batsmen - Overall Record
  Mts Avg S/R Runs
R Taylor 45
32.17 151.20 1255
J Kallis
39
28.02 111.85 981
R Uthappa 47
22.56 115.65 835
Leading Bowlers
  Mts Wkts S/R Economy
Dale Steyn 39
44
19.09 6.62
RE van der Merwe 29
37
16.57 7.00
Anil Kumble
28
32
19.75 6.61