After a sudden mid-season break, the IPL 2025 is back—and the playoff race is heating up big time. With just 15 league matches left and seven teams still in the hunt for a top-four finish, the final phase of the tournament is going to be a rollercoaster.
And if you’re an RCB fan, there’s a lot to be excited about. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have hit a hot streak lately, sitting comfortably in second place on the points table with 16 points from 11 games. They’re now just one win away from officially sealing a playoff spot.
Why the IPL 2025 Was Paused
In a twist no one saw coming, the IPL had to hit the brakes on May 8. The Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals game in Dharamsala was called off because of a reported Pakistani airspace breach attempt near Chandigarh. This led to a stadium-wide power outage, and the league was promptly paused for safety reasons.
Thankfully, after a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, the BCCI moved quickly to get the tournament back on track.
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RCB’s Remaining Matches – Updated IPL 2025 Schedule
Here’s a quick look at RCB’s upcoming fixtures. With three big games left, they’re gunning for a top-of-the-table finish:
- May 17 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – RCB vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- May 23 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- May 27 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Lucknow Super Giants vs RCB at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
RCB fans, mark your calendars—these matches are going to be absolute bangers.
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Can RCB Qualify for the IPL 2025 Playoffs?
Short answer: Yes.
Longer answer: They’re in a pretty sweet spot right now. With 16 points in the bag, they only need one more win from their remaining three games to lock in a playoff spot. If they beat KKR on May 17, they’ll punch their ticket to the top four right then and there.
And if they win all three? They could even top the points table. Not bad for a team that’s often struggled with consistency in past seasons.
RCB Squad for IPL 2025
RCB’s 2025 squad is stacked with a mix of experience and firepower. Here’s the full lineup:
Batters & All-rounders:
- Philip Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (captain)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper)
- Krunal Pandya
- Tim David
- Jacob Bethell
- Swapnil Singh
- Manoj Bhandage
- Romario Shepherd
- Mohit Rathee
- Swastik Chikara
- Abhinandan Singh
Bowlers:
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Suyash Sharma
- Rasikh Dar Salam
- Lungi Ngidi
- Nuwan Thushara
With this kind of depth and momentum on their side, RCB could finally be on their way to breaking the title drought. But hey, it’s the IPL—anything can happen
