{"id":21872,"date":"2025-03-18T20:23:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T14:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=577715"},"modified":"2025-03-18T20:23:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T14:53:29","slug":"ipl-2025-who-will-open-the-batting-for-rcb-know-schedule-full-squad-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/ipl-2025-who-will-open-the-batting-for-rcb-know-schedule-full-squad-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2025: Who will open the batting for RCB? Know schedule, full-squad and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will enter the IPL 2025 season with renewed hopes and a revamped squad. With key acquisitions in the auction and a mix of experienced players and young talents, RCB will be aiming to end their long wait for their maiden IPL title.<\/span><\/p>\n

RCB\u2019s Full Squad for IPL 2025<\/b><\/h4>\n

RCB has assembled a strong lineup, featuring both international and domestic stars. Here is their complete squad:<\/span><\/p>\n

Batters:<\/b> Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chikara<\/span>
\n<\/span> All-rounders:<\/b> Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Manoj Bhandage<\/span>
\n<\/span> Bowlers:<\/b> Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee<\/span><\/p>\n

RCB predicted playing XI:<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Virat Kohli<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Phil Salt<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Rajat Patidar(c)<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Tim David<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Jitesh Sharma(wk)<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Liam Livingstone<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Krunal Pandya<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Josh Hazelwood<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Yash Dayal<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Rashikh Salam<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It is likely that RCB will go ahead with the opening pair of Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. Salt, who played the previous IPL season with Kolkata Knight Riders, opened the innings for the team and helped in scoring steadfast runs right from the start. Kohli who holds the record for scoring most runs in IPL history will complement Salt\u2019s batting style.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    RCB\u2019s Schedule for IPL 2025<\/b><\/h4>\n

    RCB will begin their campaign on March 22 against Kolkata Knight Riders. Here is their full fixture list:<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    • March 22<\/b> \u2013 vs KKR (Kolkata) \u2013 7:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n
    • March 28<\/b> \u2013 vs CSK (Chennai) \u2013 7:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n
    • April 2<\/b> \u2013 vs GT (Bengaluru) \u2013 7:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n
    • April 7<\/b> \u2013 vs MI (Mumbai) \u2013 7:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n
    • April 10<\/b> \u2013 vs DC (Bengaluru) \u2013 7:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n
    • April 13<\/b> \u2013 vs RR (Jaipur) \u2013 3:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n
    • April 18<\/b> \u2013 vs PBKS (Bengaluru) \u2013 7:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n
    • April 20<\/b> \u2013 vs PBKS (Mullanpur) \u2013 3:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n
    • April 24<\/b> \u2013 vs RR (Bengaluru) \u2013 7:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n
    • April 27<\/b> \u2013 vs DC (Delhi) \u2013 7:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n
    • May 3<\/b> \u2013 vs CSK (Bengaluru) \u2013 7:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n
    • May 9<\/b> \u2013 vs LSG (Lucknow) \u2013 7:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n
    • May 13<\/b> \u2013 vs SRH (Bengaluru) \u2013 7:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n
    • May 17<\/b> \u2013 vs KKR (Bengaluru) \u2013 7:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      RCB will play the season opener against their arch-rivals Kolkata Knight Riders on 22 March at the Eden Gardens. The match will start at 7;30 pm and can be watched on StarSports network and will be streamed free on JioHotstar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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