The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is a franchise cricket team based in Bangalore, India, which plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). They were one of the nine teams that competed in the 2012 Indian Premier League. They were captained by Daniel Vettori. Royal Challengers Bangalore finished fifth in the IPL and did not qualify for the Champions League T20.

Players with international caps before the 2012 IPL season are listed in bold.

Royal Challengers Bangalore finished fifth in the league stage of IPL 2012.

Failed to make it to Playoffs, Finished 5 out of 9