Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team Batters
RAJAT PATIDAR
Batter
VIRAT KOHLI
Batter
PHIL SALT
WK-Batter
JITESH SHARMA
WK-Batter
DEVDUTT PADIKKAL
Batter
SWASTIK CHHIKARA
Batter
All Rounders
LIAM LIVINGSTONE
All-Rounder
KRUNAL PANDYA
All-Rounder
SWAPNIL SINGH
All-Rounder
TIM DAVID
All-Rounder
ROMARIO SHEPHERD
All-Rounder
MANOJ BHANDAGE
All-Rounder
JACOB BETHELL
All-Rounder
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Bowlers
JOSH HAZLEWOOD
Bowler
RASIKH DAR
Bowler
SUYASH SHARMA
Bowler
BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR
Bowler
NUWAN THUSHARA
Bowler
LUNGI NGIDI
Bowler
ABHINANDAN SINGH
Bowler
MOHIT RATHEE
Bowler
YASH DAYAL
Bowler
Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Batters Nationality & Debut
| Player Name | Nationality | IPL Debut Year |
| Rajat Patidar | Indian | 2021 |
| Virat Kohli | Indian | 2008 |
| Phil Salt | England | 2023 |
| Jitesh Sharma | Indian | 2022 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Indian | 2020 |
| Swastik Chhikara | Indian | N/A |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Specialization & Stats
| Player Name, Date of Birth | Specialization | Matches Played |
| Rajat Patidar, 01 June 1993 | Batter | 27 |
| Virat Kohli, 05 November 1988 |
Batter | 252 |
| Phil Salt, 28 August 1996 | Wicketkeeper Batter | 21 |
| Jitesh Sharma, 22 October 1993 | Wicketkeeper Batter | 40 |
| Devdutt Padikkal, 07 July 2000 | Batter | 64 |
| Swastik Chhikara, 15 September 2004 | Batter | 0 |
Match dates in 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter IPL 2025 with a schedule that presents both opportunities and challenges. With key home fixtures at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, one of the most batting-friendly grounds in the league, RCB will rely on their explosive lineup to dominate. However, their away form, particularly in high-pressure venues like Wankhede and MA Chidambaram Stadium, will be crucial in determining their playoff chances. Below is their full fixture list.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Match Schedule:
- Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – March 22, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – March 28, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans – April 2, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – April 7, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals – April 10, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – April 13, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings – April 18, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – April 20, New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals – April 24, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – April 27, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings – May 3, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – May 9, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – May 13, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders – May 17, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Betting Insights
RCB remains one of the most unpredictable teams in the IPL, capable of both brilliant performances and unexpected collapses. Their home form at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, a high-scoring venue, makes them a strong pick for batting-heavy matches. Bets are processed by accredited betting partner IPL 2025. However, their ability to perform in away fixtures, particularly against Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, will define their campaign.
- Batting-Friendly Conditions: M Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for high-scoring encounters, making “Total Runs Over” a strong market.
- Risky Away Fixtures: RCB’s performances in Chennai and Mumbai have been inconsistent, making cautious betting advisable in those matches.
- Big Match Potential: Games against CSK and KKR are traditionally competitive, making value bets on RCB interesting in close encounters.
- Explosive Openers: RCB’s top-order batters will likely be among the leading run-scorers, creating good betting opportunities in “Top Batsman” markets.
If RCB can find consistency and handle pressure in key matches, they have the firepower to make a deep run in IPL 2025. However, their ability to adapt in tricky away conditions will determine whether they can finally secure an elusive title.
