RCB IPL 2025 Schedule: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are ready for IPL 2025 and will begin their season with a high-voltage match against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The franchise has appointed Rajat Patidar as the new captain, making him the eighth skipper in RCB’s history. The team has undergone major changes, including the departure of Faf du Plessis to Delhi Capitals. Below you can find RCB IPL 2025 Schedule, Match List, Dates, Timings & Venues.
All You Need to Know
- Captain: Rajat Patidar
- Coach: Andy Flower
- Owner: Royal Challengers Sports Private Ltd
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
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RCB IPL 2025 Schedule: Matches, Dates, Opponents & Venues
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play 14 league matches in IPL 2025. Here is the RCB IPL 2025 Schedule with dates, timings, venues, and opponents.
| No. | Date | Day | Time (IST) | Opposition | Venue |
| 1 | Mar 22 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata |
| 2 | Mar 28 | Friday | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai |
| 3 | Apr 2 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru |
| 4 | Apr 7 | Monday | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai |
| 5 | Apr 10 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru |
| 6 | Apr 13 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Jaipur |
| 7 | Apr 18 | Friday | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Bengaluru |
| 8 | Apr 20 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Mullanpur |
| 9 | Apr 24 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Bengaluru |
| 10 | Apr 27 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Delhi |
| 11 | May 3 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru |
| 12 | May 9 | Friday | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow |
| 13 | May 13 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru |
| 14 | May 17 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bengaluru |
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RCB Squad for IPL 2025
Rajat Patidar (C), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj, Dinesh Karthik, Cameron Green, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Anuj Rawat, Will Jacks, Reece Topley, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Suyash Prabhudessai, Akash Deep, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Himanshu Sharma, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh.
RCB IPL 2025 Key Changes
RCB has gone through significant changes, with Rajat Patidar replacing Faf du Plessis as captain after the latter moved to Delhi Capitals. Patidar, who has been with RCB since 2021, becomes the team’s eighth captain. The team also retained only three players before the auction: Patidar, Virat Kohli, and Yash Dayal.
RCB will play their first match against KKR on March 22 and will have their first home game against Gujarat Titans on April 2. With four of their last six matches at home, the team has a strong chance to finish the league stage positively. Fans hope that this season RCB will finally win their maiden IPL title.
FAQs
When will RCB play their first match in IPL 2025?
RCB will play their first match against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
How many home matches will RCB play in IPL 2025?
RCB will play seven home matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, during the league stage.
Who is the captain of RCB in IPL 2025?
Rajat Patidar is the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025.
Which teams will RCB face twice in IPL 2025?
RCB will play two matches each against KKR, CSK, DC, PBKS, and RR in the league stage.
What is the timing for RCB’s afternoon matches in IPL 2025?
RCB has two afternoon matches scheduled at 3:30 PM, against Rajasthan Royals on April 13 and Punjab Kings on April 20.
