Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) started their IPL 2025 campaign on a high note, securing a dominant victory in their opening match against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and gained two crucial points in tournament opener.
Their win has set the tone for the season, and fans eagerly await their next challenge. With momentum on their side, RCB will now gear up for their next encounter, which promises to be an exciting clash. Let's find out whom they face next and other finer details related to their campaign:

RCB's next match in IPL 2025 is scheduled as follows:
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.200 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.137 |
| 3 | Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.493 |
| 4 | Delhi Capitals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.371 |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.371 |
| 6 | Mumbai Indians | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.493 |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.137 |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.200 |
| 9 | Gujarat Titans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 10 | Punjab Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Matches | CSK Won | RCB Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 21 | 11 | 1 |
RCB Schedule – IPL 2025
| Date | Day | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28 | Friday | Chennai Super Kings vs RCB | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 02 | Tuesday | RCB vs Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| April 07 | Monday | Mumbai Indians vs RCB | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| April 10 | Thursday | RCB vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| April 13 | Sunday | Rajasthan Royals vs RCB | Jaipur | 3:30 PM |
| April 18 | Friday | RCB vs Punjab Kings | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| April 20 | Sunday | Punjab Kings vs RCB | New Chandigarh | 3:30 PM |
| April 24 | Wednesday | RCB vs Rajasthan Royals | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| April 27 | Sunday | Delhi Capitals vs RCB | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| May 03 | Saturday | RCB vs Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| RCB vs KKR | RCB won by 25 runs |
RCB began their IPL 2025 campaign with an impressive victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Their batting unit fired in unison, with captain Faf du Plessis leading from the front. His aggressive 72 off 45 balls laid the foundation for a competitive total of 185/6. Rajat Patidar and Glenn Maxwell provided crucial contributions, ensuring RCB posted a challenging target.
In response, RCB’s bowlers showcased exceptional discipline. Mohammed Siraj struck early to dismiss KKR's dangerous openers, while Karn Sharma and Lockie Ferguson controlled the middle overs. KKR’s middle-order tried to fight back, but the ever-reliable Harshal Patel held his nerve in the final overs, restricting them to 160/8.
RCB’s 25-run victory has given them a strong start to the season, boosting their confidence ahead of the high-voltage clash against Chennai Super Kings.