RCB’s New Captain and Revamped Squad for IPL 2025
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is just around the corner, and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans have a lot to be excited about. With a new captain at the helm and some exciting additions to the squad, RCB is looking to finally clinch their first IPL title.
[[Rajat Patidar]] will lead the team this year. RCB retained star batsman Virat Kohli and talented seamer Yash Dayal. They also made some smart buys in the IPL 2025 mega auction, picking up Phil Salt, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Liam Livingstone, and Jitesh Sharma. These new players bring a lot of experience and firepower to the team.
RCB’s IPL 2025 Schedule
RCB’s campaign kicks off against the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match starts at 7:30 pm IST. Here’s the full schedule:
* March 28: CSK vs RCB, 7:30 pm IST, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
* April 2: RCB vs GT, 7:30 pm IST, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
* April 7: MI vs RCB, 7:30 pm IST, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
* April 10: RCB vs DC, 7:30 pm IST, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
* April 13: RR vs RCB, 3:30 pm IST, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
* April 18: RCB vs PBKS, 7:30 pm IST, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
* April 20: PBKS vs RCB, 3:30 pm IST, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
* April 24: RCB vs RR, 7:30 pm, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
* April 27: DC vs RCB, 7:30 pm, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
* May 3: RCB vs CSK, 7:30 pm, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
* May 9: LSG vs RCB, 7:30 pm, Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
* May 13: RCB vs SRH, 7:30 pm, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
* May 17: RCB vs KKR, 7:30 pm, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
RCB’s Quest for the IPL Trophy
After finishing fourth in IPL 2024, RCB will be determined to go all the way this year. With their new captain and strong squad, they have a real chance. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the team performs under Patidar’s leadership. This IPL 2025 season promises to be an exciting one for RCB and their fans. Will this be the year they finally lift the trophy? Stay tuned for all the latest updates and sports news.
