RCB IPL 2025 Schedule: Royal Challengers Bengaluru enters IPL 2025 with renewed hope and a fresh leadership structure as they continue their quest for an elusive maiden title. In a significant shift from tradition, RCB has appointed the talented Rajat Patidar as their new captain, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the franchise. This bold move comes alongside other notable changes in the management, with Andy Flower taking over as head coach and former wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik joining as batting coach. The revamped leadership structure signals RCB’s intent to break their title drought with a fresh approach while still maintaining their aggressive brand of cricket that fans have come to love.
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The Bengaluru-based franchise kicks off their IPL 2025 campaign with an away fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 22 at the iconic Eden Gardens. Their schedule features a strategic balance of 7 home and 7 away matches, with the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium hosting key encounters against Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and a potential season-defining clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in their final league game on May 17. The team’s first home match comes against Gujarat Titans on April 2, giving fans their first opportunity to witness Patidar lead the side at their fortress in Bengaluru.
RCB’s squad composition for IPL 2025 reflects a thoughtful approach to addressing previous weaknesses while building on existing strengths. The retention of Virat Kohli provides the batting lineup with much-needed experience and star power, while the bowling department has been significantly bolstered with the additions of veterans Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The team has also invested in promising talents like Swastik Chikara and Jacob Bethell, creating a balanced mix of experience and youth. With a strengthened bowling attack and a batting lineup capable of dominating any opposition, RCB appears well-equipped to make a serious push for the playoffs and potentially end their long wait for an IPL trophy.
RCB IPL 2025 Schedule in Full
Here’s the specific Royal Challengers Bengaluru match schedule for IPL 2025:
| Match No | Date | Home | Away | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22-Mar-25 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 19:30 |
| 8 | 28-Mar-25 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 19:30 |
| 14 | 02-Apr-25 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 19:30 |
| 21 | 07-Apr-25 | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 19:30 |
| 24 | 10-Apr-25 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 19:30 |
| 28 | 13-Apr-25 | Rajasthan Royals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 15:30 |
| 34 | 18-Apr-25 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 19:30 |
| 37 | 20-Apr-25 | Punjab Kings | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | 15:30 |
| 42 | 24-Apr-25 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rajasthan Royals | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 19:30 |
| 46 | 27-Apr-25 | Delhi Capitals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 19:30 |
| 52 | 03-May-25 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 19:30 |
| 59 | 09-May-25 | Lucknow Super Giants | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Ekana, Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 19:30 |
| 64 | 13-May-25 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sunrisers Hyderabad | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 19:30 |
| 68 | 17-May-25 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kolkata Knight Riders | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 19:30 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Squad
Batsmen
- Rajat Patidar (Captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Swastik Chikara
- Phil Salt
- Jitesh Sharma
All-rounders
- Liam Livingstone
- Krunal Pandya
- Tim David
- Jacob Bethell
- Romario Shepherd
- Swapnil Singh
- Manoj Bhandage
- Mohit Rathee
Bowlers
- Josh Hazlewood
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Rasikh Salam Dar
- Yash Dayal
- Nuwan Thushara
- Lungi Ngidi
- Abhinandan Singh
- Suyash Sharma
Management
- Head Coach: Andy Flower
- Batting Coach: Dinesh Karthik
- Fast Bowling Coach: Omkar Salvi
Read more: List of 7 RCB Captains in IPL history
