The RCB Unbox Event 2025, hosted by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2025, was a grand pre-season celebration. The event featured a warm welcome for new players, electrifying musical performances, DJ sessions, and special acts.
Fans experienced an action-packed evening at a jam-packed M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 17, along with training sessions and skill challenges by RCB players, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Team Rajat vs Team Jitesh in the Skill Challenge
Challenge 1: Death Bowling ๐ฏ
Bowlers showcased their accuracy in nailing yorkers.
Top Performers:
- Rasikh Dar Salam
- Abhinandan Singh
- Lungi Ngidi
- Swapnil Singh (hit the yorkers twice)
๐ Winner: Team Rajat
Challenge 2: Fielding ๐
Players displayed exceptional reflexes, diving stops, and direct hits.
๐ Winner: Team Jitesh
Challenge 3: Six-Hitting Contest ๐ฅ
A power-hitting showdown, with multiple players clearing the ropes.
Biggest Six-Hitters:
- Phil Salt
- Romario Shepherd (2 huge sixes out of the ground!)
- Liam Livingstone
- Swastik Chikara
- Tim David
- Jacob Bethell
- Manoj Bhandage
- Jitesh Sharma
๐ Winner: Team Jitesh
Virat Kohli special message to Rajat Patidar
At the RCB Unbox Event 2025, Virat Kohli presented a heartfelt message on behalf of the entire Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team to their new captain, Rajat Patidar.
“Rajat, you have been chosen as our next leader, and you are ready. Enjoy it, and we are all behind you.” โ Team RCB
Virat Kohli on Rajat Patidar:
“The guy whoโs gonna come next will lead you for a long time. Give him all the love you can…”
With Viratโs backing and the teamโs full support, Rajat Patidar steps into his leadership role, setting the stage for an exciting IPL 2025 season.
Kohli Describes RCB Fans in One Word!
During the RCB Unbox Event 2025, when asked to describe RCB fans in one word, Virat Kohli responded with: “๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ง”
The Chinnaswamy Stadium roared with “ABD! ABD! ABD!” chants as RCB fans paid tribute to AB de Villiers during the RCB Unbox Event 2025.
Virat Kohli’s Grand Entry: Fans Erupt with ‘Kohli! Kohli!’ Chants
The atmosphere at Chinnaswamy Stadium reached a fever pitch as Virat Kohli made his grand entrance on stage. The RCB superstar was welcomed with deafening “Kohli! Kohli!” chants, electrifying the Unbox Event 2025.
The grand RCB Unbox Event 2025 concluded with a breathtaking fireworks display at Chinnaswamy Stadium. As the night sky lit up, RCB fans once again proved their loyalty, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. The passion and energy of the crowd set the perfect tone for an exciting IPL 2025 season ahead!
RCB Captain Rajat Patidar said โRCB is one of the biggest franchise in the world and has the best fans.โ
