Introduction

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are entering IPL 2025 with renewed hopes of winning their maiden title. With a strong core featuring experienced stars and young talent, RCB will look to dominate this season under Faf du Plessis' leadership. The franchise has retained key players while adding reinforcements in crucial areas to enhance their chances of lifting the trophy.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Full Squad for IPL 2025

Batsmen

  • Rajat Patidar (Captain)
  • Faf du Plessis 
  • Virat Kohli
  • Anuj Rawat (WK)
  • Suyash Prabhudessai

All-rounders

  • Glenn Maxwell
  • Cameron Green
  • Mahipal Lomror
  • Will Jacks

Bowlers

  • Mohammed Siraj
  • Josh Hazlewood
  • Karn Sharma
  • Reece Topley
  • Lockie Ferguson

New Additions to RCB in IPL 2025

✅ Cameron Green added as a key all-rounder to strengthen the middle order.
✅ Lockie Ferguson brings extra pace to their fast-bowling unit.
✅ Will Jacks adds explosive batting depth and part-time off-spin.

RCB IPL Performance & Records

✅ Best IPL Finish: Runner-up (2009, 2011, 2016)
✅ Most Runs for RCB: Virat Kohli (Over 7500 runs)
✅ Highest Individual Score: Chris Gayle – 175* (2013)
✅ Most Wickets for RCB: Yuzvendra Chahal (125 wickets)
✅ Best Bowling Figures for RCB: Anil Kumble – 5/5 (2009)

RCB IPL 2025 Match Schedule

Match Date Venue Opponent
1 March 25, 2025 Bangalore Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
2 March 30, 2025 Delhi Delhi Capitals (DC)
3 April 4, 2025 Bangalore Mumbai Indians (MI)
4 April 9, 2025 Hyderabad Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
5 April 14, 2025 Chennai Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Additional fixtures will be updated as per the official IPL 2025 schedule release.

RCB’s IPL 2025 Season Outlook

With Virat Kohli anchoring the batting lineup, Faf du Plessis providing leadership, and Glenn Maxwell adding firepower, RCB has a well-balanced squad this season.

???? Strengths:

  • Top-order firepower – Kohli, du Plessis, and Maxwell form a strong core.
  • All-rounder depth – Cameron Green and Will Jacks strengthen both departments.
  • Pace attack boost – Siraj, Hazlewood, and Ferguson offer variety and aggression.

???? Challenges:

  • Middle-order stability remains a concern in pressure situations.
  • Need to improve consistency in knockout matches to end their trophy drought.

Conclusion

RCB is once again a strong contender in IPL 2025, with a blend of experienced international stars and promising young talents. If they can maintain consistency and perform well in crunch games, this might finally be the year they lift their first IPL trophy!