The first match of IPL 2025 is to be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders on 22 March at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This season is starting with this exciting match. RCB, one of the most liked team in IPL, is quite strong for this season, which has made more than one stunning players part of their squad. The team seems to be very balanced under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar.

Virat Kohli, who is considered to be the most trusted player of RCB, will be seen opening with Phil Salt. Earlier, Kohli used to open with Faf Duplessis, but this time the team has released him where he has found a new partner as Phil Salat. On one hand, Kohli scored 8004 runs in 252 Mans of IPL. On the other hand, Salt has 653 runs in 21 IPL Manso.

Captain will be responsible in middle order

Rajat Patidar, who became the new captain of RCB (RCB), will be in the lead role this year who will strengthen the team at number three. Rajat Patidar has scored 799 runs in 27 matches, whose strike rate has been 160. Apart from this, Devdutt, who shows amazing in domestic cricket in the middle order, will have 64 IPL matches experience. At the same time, all -rounder Liam Livingstone will strengthen the team by taking the experience of 39 IPL. The team David, who played for Mumbai Indians last year, will strengthen the lower order of RCB this time.

Bowling attack is strong

Krunal Pandya is present in the team with the ability to take wickets in the middle over as a left arm spinner. At the same time, if seen with Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and fast bowler Josh Hajlewood, the bowling attack of the team looks very strong. Apart from this, young player Rashid Dar Salaam, who had impressed a lot last year, can be seen in the team.

Apart from this, RCB will also use the Impact Player Rules thoughtfully. If they are defending target, then Yash Dayal may get a chance. At the same time, while chasing the target, an entry can be given to Jitesh Sharma by excluding a bowler.

RCB's possible playing 11 for IPL 2025

Virat Kohli, Phil Salat, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Devdutt Paddikal, Liam Livingstone, Team David, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hajlewood, Rashikh Dar.