Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will step into IPL 2025 under the leadership of their new captain, Rajat Patidar. RCB kick off their campaign against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the tournament opener on March 22. One of the most anticipated clashes of the season, the RCB vs CSK rivalry, will take place on March 28 in Chennai, with the reverse fixture scheduled for May 3 in Bengaluru. This season will feature 74 matches across 13 venues, including 12 double-headers. Afternoon matches will begin at 3:30 PM IST, while evening games will start at 7:30PM IST. The tournament will culminate at Eden Gardens, where Qualifier 2 and the final will be played in KolkATA. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the full IPl 2025 schedule. The final set for May 25, 2025, is the first since the tournament’s inception in 2008.
