Rajat Patidar has been a crucial member of the RCB squad from the last few years and has also shown great captaincy skills in the domestic season last year
As RCB are set to announce their skipper for IPL 2025, the fans are assuming which player could take the charge for the upcoming season.
The preparations were in full swing in the RCB camp with days ahead of the WPL 2025.
Kuldeep Yadav, who has been sitting on the sidelines after undergoing groin surgery, is set to make his India return during the upcoming three-match ODI series against England next month.
Rajat Patidar also shared his happiness about getting retained by RCB for the IPL 2025 season.
The camp featured their recently-signed players including the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, Jitesh Sharma along with their retained players, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal.
In IPL 2025, Yash Dayal will be once again seen donning the red and gold jersey of RCB after he was retained for INR 5 Crore ahead of the mega auction.
It is to be noted that Virat Kohli, who led the side till 2021, stepped down from the role with Faf du Plessis replacing him.
In IPL 2024, Livingstone appeared in seven matches for Punjab, where he scored 111 runs at an average of 22.20 and strike rate of 142.30.
Check out the fast bowling attacks ranked from 10 to 1 in the IPL 2025.
In the following listicle, we will have a look at RCB’s strongest playing XI for IPL 2025.
It is to be noted that Md Siraj was signed by RCB in IPL 2018 mega auction and went up to feature in 87 matches for the side.
RCB had retained Virat Kohli (INR 21 Crore), along with Yash Dayal (INR 5 Crore) and Rajat Patidar (INR 11 Crore) ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
One of the most crucial signing in the auction as far as RCB has been Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, bought for INR 12.50 crore.
Mumbai Indians acquired the services of Will Jacks for INR 5.25 Crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
RCB has retained three players with Virat Kohli being their top retention, bagging INR 21 Crore, which is also the joint highest with Nicholas Pooran and after Heinrich Klaasen (INR 23 Crore).
The Director of Cricket of RCB, Mo Bobat, remarked that he is hopeful Omkar Salvi will work wonders with the bowlers in the team, to help them win the elusive IPL title at long last.
In the following listicle, we will have a look at the three former players that RCB might target in IPL 2025 mega auction.
It is to be noted that KL Rahul was released by LSG ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled to be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
It is to be noted that Virat Kohli was retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction, whereas Naveen-ul-Haq was released from his franchise, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
With RCB spending INR 37 Crore already, they still have INR 83 Crore going into the IPL 2025 mega auction to get the best of the talent available.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are yet to win the coveted IPL trophy in their history.
In this article, we will have a look at three players who can lead RCB in IPL 2025.
It is to be noted that Maxwell had a forgettable outing with RCB in IPL 2024. He scored just 52 runs from nine innings at an average of 5.77 with highest score of 28.
Virat Kohli captained RCB for the better part of 10 years before Faf du Plessis took over from him ahead of the IPL 2022 season.
It is to be seen that Siraj has been part of the Red and Gold since 2018. In IPL 2024, Siraj finished with 15 wickets from 14 matches, at an economy of 33.06.
Mohammed Shami is currently rehabilitating from his knee injury at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
Virat Kohli captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for a better part of a decade before relinquishing the responsibility ahead of the IPL 2022 season.
Virat Kohli has led the franchise on 143 occasions, taking them to a win in 66 matches.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had a memorable season in IPL 2024 where they jumped from the 10th position, and went on to win six consecutive matches to qualify for the playoffs.
It is to be noted that Rohit Sharma was sacked from captaincy last season and the position was handed to all-rounder Hardik Pandya.
Rishabh Pant has been the Delhi Capitals captain since 2022 in the IPL after taking over the reigns from Shreyas Iyer.
KL Rahul is the captain of LSG, but according to reports, RCB are interested in bringing him back as the leader.
Glenn Maxwell scored just 52 runs in 10 matches at an average of 5.78 and strike rate of 120.93 in IPL 2024.
Dinesh Karthik finished the IPL 2024 having amassed 326 runs from 15 matches at an average of 36.22 and a strike rate of 187.35 with two half-centuries to his name.
The Indian icon, Virat Kohli amassed 741 runs to seal the Orange Cap, but it was KKR who took away the title.
The RCB’s tribute video featured some of Karthik’s important carer figures and his wife Dipika Pallikal where she told a lot about the veteran cricketer.
After RCB’s loss, CSK admirers took to social media to brutally troll the RCB fans.
The Rajasthan Royals defeated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets in the IPL 2024 Eliminator.
After RCB’s loss against RR, CSK’s Tushar Deshpande joined the franchise fans in brutally trolling Bengaluru.
The intense thriller between RR and RCB at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad drew the best reactions from fans on X.
There were rumours that the session was called off due to terror threats to the franchise and the scheduled game.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be playing the IPL 2024 Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
While RR have not won any of their last five matches, RCB are arriving to the IPL 2024 Eliminator with six consecutive wins to their name.
Rajasthan Royals have a comprehensive win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last meeting during the IPL 2024 league stage.
The two sides will meet in the eliminator after nine years after playing in 2015.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold 15-13 head-to-head record over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL despite losing the league stage match to them earlier in the ongoing season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be playing the Eliminator at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, May 22, against either Rajasthan Royals or Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru qualified through to the IPL 2024 playoffs on the basis of a better NRR after defeating Chennai Super Kings.
Suresh Raina stated that Ruturaj Gaikwad needs MS Dhoni to play alongside him in next IPL season, to help the new captain get better in his role with CSK.
Check out Harbhjan Singh’s second finalist of the IPL 2024, to face Kolkata Knight Riders below.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a tough task of winning the match against Chennai Super Kings with a decent margin at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to reach the IPL 2024 playoffs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be taking on Chennai Super Kings to determine the fourth and final team to reach the playoffs stage in the IPL 2024 season.
The former RCB and India captain, Virat Kohli despite being under the radar for his strike rate, leads the charts for the Orange Cap with 661 runs from 13 innings in IPL 2024.
Check out the five memorable IPL matches between MS Dhoni’s CSK and Virat Kohli’s RCB below.
Virat Kohli’s RCB and MS Dhoni’s CSK will be playing in the all-important IPL 2024 clash later today to decide the fourth and the final team who will make the playoffs.
The sports based drama film is set to hit theatres on May 31 this year.
RCB’s Virat Kohli is set to play the all-important final group game of the IPL 2024 season at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium against CSK on Saturday, May 18.
Chennai Super Kings have a 21-10 head-to-head record against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, including their win in the reverse fixture, which was the first match of the ongoing season.
In the 68th fixture of the edition, reigning champions Chennai Super Kings will be up against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their do-or-die fixture.
Virat Kohli is set to represent India in his seventh T20 World Cup next month.
While the Ruturaj-Gaikwad-led side are placed third in the IPL 2024 points table, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are placed sixth.
The Bengaluru-based franchise is placed fifth the IPL 2024 standings with 12 points to their name.
RCB jumped to fifth spot after registering a 47-run win in match against DC on Sunday in Bengaluru.
Chennai Super Kings’ demolition by Gujarat Titans has intensified the race to the playoffs.
Both teams are struggling to make their mark for the playoffs berth in quest for maiden IPL trophy.
RCB and DC are still in the hunt to make the IPL 2024 playoffs, but they will have to win their upcoming contest by a big margin to get a step closer.
Virat Kohli was adjudged as the player of the match for his brilliant performance with the bat in the first innings.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a 18-11 head-to-head record against Delhi Capitals out of the 30 matches the two teams have played thus far in tournament history.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals are outside the top four of the IPL 2024 currently, but a win will be vital in clinching the playoffs spot in the tournament.
Riyan Parag has been sensational in the IPL 2024 for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 436 runs in just 10 innings at an average of 54.50 and a strike-rate of 156.27.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered their fourth straight win to stay alive in IPL 2024 playoffs race.
Vidwath Kaverappa was quite close to picking up the wicket of Virat Kohli on his IPL debut, but he got dropped by both Ashutosh Sharma and Riley Rossouw off his bowling.
The loser of the contest between PBKS vs RCB will be officially eliminated from the IPL playoffs race.
Virat Kohli has been batting exceptionally well in the IPL 2024 for RCB, holding the Oragne cap after scoring 542 runs in 11 innings at an average of 67.75.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are slated to play Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Thursday.
Both the teams are reeling at the bottom most part of the points table.
The 2024 season of the Indian Premier League is approaching its knockout stage, and in the 58th game of the Indian Premier League, Punjab Kings will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by four wickets with 38 balls to spare in the IPL 2024.
After winning the third straight match in the IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have kept their hopes alive to make the playoffs.
In the 52nd match of the IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to host their last match’s rival, Gujarat Titans.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a 2-2 head-to-head record against Gujarat Titans in the IPL, including their win in the reverse fixture a few days ago in the ongoing season.
Glenn Maxwell made his return to RCB colours against GT after sitting out of the last few matches in the IPL 2024 due to personal reasons.
The Sunday clash saw visiting captain Faf du Plessis winning the toss and opting to bowl first.
Lucknow Super Giants are all set to engage in a thrilling contest with five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians.
Speaking of the match, at the end of seven overs, the GT scorecard read 47/2 with Shahrukh Khan (2) and Sai Sudharsan (19) in the middle.
Gujarat Titans holds a 2-1 head-to-head record against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.
Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently in the bottom half of the IPL 2024 points table.
The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League has reached its 45th game, and we have Gujarat Titans clashing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming fixture.
RCB defeated SRH by 35 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad in the 41st game of the IPL 2024.
Pat Cummins will be leading Sunrisers Hyderabad against Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming IPL 2024 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
SunRisers Hyderabad are all set to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the next clash of the IPL 2024.
The Faf du Plessis-led RCB will take on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday, April 25.
In the video, Patidar recalled his journey with the franchise that began in 2021 and said that he always wanted to be a part of the franchise.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have one win in eight matches in the ongoing IPL 2024 season, with a NRR in the negatives.
In videos doing rounds on social media, the umpire could be seen explaining the logic behind the decision.
RCB lost the seventh of their eight matches this season and are placed at the bottom of the IPL 2024 points table.
However, a clear stance on Virat Kohli’s dismissal is yet to be made, but according to the ICC’s regulations, such dismissals are deemed unfair.
RCB were handed a close one-run defeat in an absolute last ball thriller at the Eden Gardens on Sunday, April 21.
Moreover, the 35-year-old even emulated The Undertaker’s slit throat gesture to Sunil Narine, who was on as his way to take the strike.