RCB IPL 2025 Key Changes in squad

RCB Squad Preview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has made key changes to their squad ahead of IPL 2025, aiming to strengthen their lineup. With new additions and strategies, the team is set to challenge for the title. Dinesh Karthik, Mo Bobat, and Andy Flower, along with the RCB management, have revealed their plans on the Royal Challengers Bangalore YouTube channel.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad

Batsmen

Virat Kohli
Rajat Patidar
Devdutt Padikkal
Swastik Chikara

All-Rounders

Liam Livingstone
Krunal Pandya
Tim David
Jacob Bethell
Romario Shepherd
Swapnil Singh
Manoj Bhandage

Wicket-Keeper

Phil Salt
Jitesh Sharma

Bowlers

Josh Hazlewood
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Yash Dayal
Rasikh Salam Dar
Nuwan Thushara
Lungi Ngidi
Suyash Sharma
Abhinandan Singh

Royal Challengers Bangalore History

Royal Challengers Bangalore is one of the most popular franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Founded in 2008 and based in bengaluru, the team is owned by United Spirits Limited (USL). It is named after USL’s liquor brand, Royal Challenge

2008 – League stage
2009 – Runners-up
2010 – Playoffs
2011 – Runners-up
2012 – League stage
2013 – League stage
2014 – League stage
2015 – Playoffs
2016 – Runners-up
2017 – League stage
2018 – League stage
2019 – League stage
2020 – Playoffs
2021 – Playoffs
2022 – Playoffs
2023 – League stage
2024 – Playoffs

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has many passionate fan bases, but few are as loyal and dedicated as the supporters of Royal Challengers Bangalore.

RCB Stats

Most Runs

Virat Kohli – 8004 Runs
AB de Villiers – 4,491 run
Chris Gayle – 3,163 runs
F du Plessis – 1,636 Runs

Most Wickets

Yuzvendra Chahal – 139 wickets
Harshal Patel – 99 wickets
Vinay Kumar – 80 wickets
Mohammed Siraj – 68 wickets

Most Catches

Virat Kohli – 114 Catches
AB de Villiers – 102 catches

Win Percentages for RCB

Matches: 257
Wins: 121
Loss: 128
Tied: 3
No Result: 5
Winning Percentage: 47.08 %

RCB Records

RCB has set several unique records in IPL history over the years. Some of them are listed below:

Highest Scores

263-5 vs PWI in 2013

Lowest Scores

49 vs KKR in 2017

Biggest Win (by Runs)

Won by 144 runs vs GL in 2016

Biggest Loss (by Runs)

Lost by 118 runs vs SRH in 2019

Hat-tricks

Praveen Kumar

Samuel Badree

Harshal Patel

Key Records

Most runs in a series: Virat Kohli scored 973 runs in IPL 2016

Highest partnership by runs: Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers scored 229 runs against Gujarat Lions

Highest Individual Score: Chris Gayle: 175* off 66 balls vs PWI in 2013

Most Centuries for IPL: Virat Kohli 8 centuries

Best Bowling Figures: Anil Kumble: 5/5 vs RR in 2009

Most Wickets in a Season for Ipl: Harshal Patel: 32 wickets in 2021 (Tied for most wickets in a single IPL season)

RCB Rivalry’s

Who is the biggest rivalry of RCB?

One of the biggest rivalries in IPL history is RCB vs KKR, dating back to the league’s inception. The inaugural IPL match featured these two teams, where KKR secured a massive 140-run victory, powered by Brendon McCullum’s explosive 158 off just 73 balls*.

RCB made a strong comeback in the 2009 IPL season, winning both encounters against KKR. The rivalry intensified in 2013, when Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir had a heated on-field exchange. In recent times, KKR’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (2024) more fire to this long-standing battle.

Who is the enemy of RCB?

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad took a playful jibe at rivals Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during a recent event. As he was about to speak, a microphone malfunction led to a lighthearted moment that quickly went viral. Seizing the opportunity, Gaikwad jokingly blamed RCB for the mic issue, drawing laughter and applause from the audience. The microphone was accidentally turned off by the sound team, prompting the event host to humorously remark, “How can you turn off Ruturaj’s mic?” RCB will be eagerly waiting for IPL 2025 to seek revenge against CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad