Know About Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), formerly Royal Challengers Bangalore, is one of the leading franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is headquartered in the city of Bengaluru in the state of Karnataka. The team is owned by United Spirits and was so named in honor of the firm's liquor brand, Royal Challenge, in the year 2008. RCB's home stadium is the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium which has a capacity of 35,000 fans, where passionate fans wearing red and gold warmly welcome their side with great fervor.

RCB has featured cricketing greats like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle among its players in the past, making it one of the most popular franchises in the world. Despite its constellation of stars, RCB has not managed to lift the IPL trophy. RCB reached the finals three times in 2009, 2011, and 2016 but failed in all three attempts.

Their performance record is a win rate of roughly 48.61%, with 121 victories from 256 games played to date as of the 2024 season.

In the recent past, RCB has experienced dramatic leadership changes. In February 2025, Rajat Patidar was named the new captain to replace South African cricketer Faf du Plessis. Patidar's domestic form, such as taking Madhya Pradesh to the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and leadership skills were factors in his appointment. Head coach Andy Flower had faith in Patidar's capability to handle the pressures of captaining a top IPL franchise.

The 2025 season of the Indian Premier League will start on March 22 and will end on May 25. The tournament will be played with 10 teams, and the teams will be split into two groups, and each team will play 14 group-stage matches. The playoffs will be decided by the top four teams, and the final will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. RCB is keen to use their new leadership and strategic signings to end their title drought and lift their first IPL trophy.

RCB's rollercoaster journey in the IPL has been one of thrilling highs and difficult lows. The franchise's dedication to developing talent and providing competitive performances gives hope to fans for a long-awaited championship. With the 2025 season looming on the horizon, fans expect that RCB will realize its potential as a championship success.