Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Preview: Squad, Stats & Predicted XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Preview: Squad, Stats & Predicted XI
Rajat Patidar
Andy Flower
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Runner-up (2009, 2011, 2016)
Fourth
7.96 – With Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, and Josh Hazlewood in its ranks, RCB boasts three of the most economical PowerPlay bowlers. The trio maintains a dot-ball percentage of 46.6% in the first six overs. While the two pacers have collectively taken 19 wickets in this phase, Krunal has only managed two. However, his boundary percentage is lower than the quicks — 20.83% compared to their 22.07%.
188.45 – RCB’s middle order promises fireworks in the death overs this season. Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, and Tim David all strike at over 11.30 runs per over between overs 16 and 20. Across their last 42 innings, the quartet has struck 105 boundaries at the death, underlining their finishing prowess.
9.78 – Unlike most IPL teams, RCB has struggled to make its home ground a fortress, largely due to the venue’s short boundaries and high-scoring nature. However, over the last couple of seasons, the gap between run rate and boundary percentage across innings has narrowed, signaling a more balanced contest between bat and ball.
1. Phil Salt
2. Devdutt Padikkal
3. Virat Kohli
4. Rajat Patidar (C)
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Jitesh Sharma
7. Tim David
8. Krunal Pandya
9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Yash Dayal
Rasikh Salam / Suyash Sharma
RCB enters the 2025 season with a balanced squad, featuring an explosive middle order and a disciplined bowling unit. Can it finally break its title drought and claim its first IPL trophy?
Published on Mar 21, 2025
