It was another last-over thriller at RCB’s home ground, Mumbai Indians won their second win of the season. Meanwhile, the defending champions saw their five-match winning streak end.

RCB vs MI Highlights: Perry Shines, But Harmanpreet & Co. Clinch Thrilling Win

After choosing to bat first, Smriti Mandhana gave RCB a good start. The skipper came out with an attacking mindset, making the most runs in the powerplay. She smashed four boundaries and a six, but her quickfire knock of 26 off 13 balls ended when she mistimed a shot and got out earlier. Mumbai Indians got the breakthrough they needed and kept RCB quiet for the rest of the powerplay. MI picked up three more wickets, leaving RCB struggling at 74/4.

Packing a Punch 👊

Ellyse Perry celebrates her FIFTY in style 😎

She's currently batting on her highest individual score in #TATAWPL 👏

Updates ▶ https://t.co/WIQXj6JCt2 #RCBvMI | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/LdJvZDcHPC

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 21, 2025

With four wickets down, RCB was in deep trouble. That’s when Ellyse Perry stepped in to steady innings, teaming up with Richa Ghosh to rebuild the innings in the tough times. The duo put together a much-needed 50-run partnership before Amanjot Kaur bowled out Richa just as she was starting to settle in. But Perry wasn’t done yet. She reached her fifty in just 30 balls and then shifted to attacking mode, taking on Mumbai’s bowlers in the final overs. It was yet another brilliant knock from the experienced all-rounder as she backed the RCB into the game with a stunning 81 off 43 balls.

🚨 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁#RCB get the huge wicket of Nat Sciver-Brunt, courtesy of Kim Garth ⚡️⚡️

Updates ▶ https://t.co/WIQXj6JCt2 #TATAWPL | #RCBvMI | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/vS2uezclsA

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 21, 2025

Mumbai had a decent day with the ball, with Amanjot Kaur being the standout performer, picking up three wickets. However, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews were a bit expensive as RCB managed 167 in their 20 overs.  Mumbai Indians came out all guns blazing in the chase, racking up 66 runs in the first six overs. Even though Yastika Bhatia fell early, they kept going strong, making it their highest powerplay score in WPL history. Nat Sciver-Brunt was the star of the show, smashing a quickfire 41 off just 18 balls and putting Mumbai in the driver’s seat.

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A superb chase as Mumbai Indians secure their 2️⃣nd win in a row! 🙌 🙌

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led unit bag 2️⃣ points as they beat #RCB by 4 wickets! 👏 👏

Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/WIQXj6JCt2 #TATAWPL | #RCBvMI | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/NfA75uQzK3

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 21, 2025

With the pressure building, Mumbai desperately needed a strong partnership. Harmanpreet Kaur stepped up, scoring a crucial half-century. She found great support in Amanjot Kaur, and together they put on a 62-run run for the fifth wicket, bringing Mumbai back in control.

MI was heading for an easy win, Wareham took two wickets in two balls, including Harmanpreet’s, giving RCB a real chance to fight back. But with 22 runs needed off the last 12 balls, Amanjot held her nerve and smashed two big sixes, making the chase much easier. In the end, Kamalini G hit a crisp shot through covers for a boundary to seal the win for Mumbai with four wickets against RCB.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Home Ground – Chinnaswamy Stadium

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is the fortress of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Known for its small boundaries and electric crowd, the stadium is a batting paradise, often delivering high-scoring thrillers.

Recent Matches Played by RCB at Chinnaswamy

• IPL 2024League Match: RCB vs CSK – RCB won by 27 runs.
• IPL 2024 League Match: RCB vs SRH – SRH dominated, winning by 25 runs.
• IPL 2024 League Match: RCB vs GT –   RCB won by 4 wickets.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 Home Matches at Chinnaswamy

How to Buy Tickets for RCB Matches at Chinnaswamy

ALSO SEE :  IPL 2025 full schedule date time venues and complete details

Online Booking:

• Available on BookMyShow, PayTM Insider, and the RCB official website.
• Select your match, choose your seats, and make the payment.

Offline Purchase:

• Tickets may be available at the Chinnaswamy Stadium box office and selected retail outlets.

Ticket Prices (Estimated):

• ₹700 - ₹2000 (General Stands)
• ₹2500 - ₹6000 (Premium Seating)
• ₹8000+ (VIP & Hospitality Boxes)

RCB home matches are always in high demand, so book as early as possible!

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is the most successful of the most glamorous teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), having passionate fans and glamorous players. It was established in 2008 and has had three appearances at the final match of the IPL but never emerged with the cup. The title famine aside, RCB has produced historic matches, such as record-breaking performances with the bat.

• Team Name: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
• Founded: 2008
• City: Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Home Ground: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
• Capacity: 35,000
• Owner: United Spirits
• Team Colors: Red and Gold

IPL 2025 SCHEDULE:

• 22nd March: vs KKR in Kolkata (Saturday, Match 1)
• 28th March: vs CSK in Chennai (Friday, Match 8)
• 2nd April: vs GT in Bengaluru (Wednesday, Match 14)
• 7th April: vs MI in Mumbai (Monday, Match 21)
• 10th April: vs DC in Bengaluru (Thursday, Match 24)
• 13th April: vs RR in Jaipur (Sunday, Match 28)
• 18th April: vs PBKS in Bengaluru (Friday, Match 34)
• 20th April: vs PBKS in Mullanpur (Sunday, Match 37)
• 24th April: vs RR in Bengaluru (Thursday, Match 42)
• 27th April: vs DC in Delhi (Sunday, Match 44)
• 3rd May: vs CSK in Bengaluru (Saturday, Match 52)
• 9th May: vs LSG in Lucknow (Friday, Match 59)
• 13th May: vs SRH in Bengaluru (Tuesday, Match 64)
• 17th May: vs KKR in Bengaluru (Saturday, Match 68)

RCB SCHEDULE IN IPL 2025: 🏆 pic.twitter.com/qUFMmS3o4s

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) February 16, 2025

ALSO READ:IPL 2025  full schedule date time venues and complete details

Highlights of 2024:

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is the most highly anticipated cricket league all over the world. With major teams and cricket players participating to win the glamorous trophy, IPL 2025 will be a thrilling season.

• Organizer: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
• Edition: 18th season of IPL
• Total Teams: 10
• Match Format: T20 (20 overs per side)
• Number of Matches: Expected to be around 74
• Venues: Multiple cities across India
• Start Date: March 22
• Final Date:  May 25
• Official Broadcasters: Star Sports, JioHotstar (for digital streaming)

Participating Teams in ipl 2025

1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
2. Mumbai Indians (MI) - Captain: Hardik Pandya
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) - Captain: Rajat Patidar
4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - Captain: TBD
5. Delhi Capitals (DC) - Captain: TBD
6. Rajasthan Royals (RR) - Captain: Sanju Samson
7. Punjab Kings (PBKS) - Captain: Shreyas Iyer
8. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - Captain: Pat Cummins
9. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) - Captain: Rishabh Pant
10. Gujarat Titans (GT) - Captain: Shubman Gill

IPL 2025 SCHEDULE:

• 22-Mar-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Kolkata)
• 23-Mar-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals (Hyderabad)
• 23-Mar-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians (Chennai)
• 24-Mar-25 (Mon) 7:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants (Visakhapatnam)
• 25-Mar-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings (Ahmedabad)
• 26-Mar-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Guwahati)
• 27-Mar-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants (Hyderabad)
• 28-Mar-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Chennai)
• 29-Mar-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (Ahmedabad)
• 30-Mar-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Visakhapatnam)
• 30-Mar-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings (Guwahati)
• 31-Mar-25 (Mon) 7:30 PM - Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Mumbai)

APRIL:

• 01-Apr-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings (Lucknow)
• 02-Apr-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans (Bengaluru)
• 03-Apr-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Kolkata)
• 04-Apr-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians (Lucknow)
• 05-Apr-25 (Sat) 3:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals (Chennai)
• 05-Apr-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (New Chandigarh)
• 06-Apr-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants (Kolkata)
• 06-Apr-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans (Hyderabad)
• 07-Apr-25 (Mon) 7:30 PM - Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Mumbai)
• 08-Apr-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings (New Chandigarh)
• 09-Apr-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals (Ahmedabad)
• 10-Apr-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals (Bengaluru)
• 11-Apr-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Chennai)
• 12-Apr-25 (Sat) 3:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans (Lucknow)
• 12-Apr-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (Hyderabad)
• 13-Apr-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Jaipur)
• 13-Apr-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians (Delhi)
• 15-Apr-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals (Lucknow)
• 16-Apr-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (New Chandigarh)
• 17-Apr-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans (Delhi)
• 18-Apr-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Mumbai)
• 19-Apr-25 (Sat) 3:30 PM - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings (Bengaluru)
• 19-Apr-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals (Ahmedabad)
• 20-Apr-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants (Jaipur)
• 20-Apr-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (New Chandigarh)
• April 20, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings (Mumbai)
• April 21, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Gujarat Titans (Kolkata)
• April 22, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Lucknow Super Giants vs. Delhi Capitals (Lucknow)
• April 23, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Mumbai Indians (Hyderabad)
• April 24, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Rajasthan Royals (Bengaluru)
• April 25, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Chennai Super Kings vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Chennai)
• April 26, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Punjab Kings (Kolkata)
• April 27, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Lucknow Super Giants (Mumbai)
• April 28, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Delhi Capitals vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Delhi)
• April 29, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Rajasthan Royals vs. Gujarat Titans (Jaipur)
• April 30, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Delhi Capitals vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (Delhi)

MAY:

• May 1, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings (Chennai)
• May 2, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians (Jaipur)
• May 3, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Gujarat Titans vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Ahmedabad)
• May 4, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Titans (Bengaluru)
• May 5, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals (Kolkata)
• May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Punjab Kings vs. Lucknow Super Giants (Dharamsala)
• May 7, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Delhi Capitals (Hyderabad)
• May 8, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Titans (Mumbai)
• May 9, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Chennai Super Kings (Kolkata)
• May 10, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals (Dharamsala)
• May 11, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Lucknow Super Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Lucknow)
• May 12, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (Hyderabad)
• May 13, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Punjab Kings vs. Mumbai Indians (Dharamsala)
• May 14, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Delhi Capitals vs. Gujarat Titans (Delhi)
• May 15, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Chennai Super Kings vs. Rajasthan Royals (Chennai)
• May 16, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Bengaluru)
• May 17, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Gujarat Titans vs. Lucknow Super Giants (Ahmedabad)
• May 18, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals (Mumbai)
• May 19, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Rajasthan Royals vs. Punjab Kings (Jaipur)
• May 20, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (Bengaluru)
• May 21, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Qualifier 1 (Ahmedabad)
• May 22, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Eliminator (Hyderabad)
• May 24, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Qualifier 2 (Kolkata)
• May 25, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Final (Kolkata)

IPL 2025 Highest Auction:

• Rishabh Pant:27 cr
• Shreyas Iyer:26.75
• Venkatesh Iyer:23.75
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi:1.1(Debue)

Major Highlights of 2025:

• Impact Player Rule Refining: The 2023 IPL rule is set to be made more flexible with modifications to include more strategic substitution.
  
• Venue Expansion: New locations can be incorporated into the host venue list to increase IPL's fan base all over India.
  
• DRS Rule Improvements: Enhanced technology and more review choices can be implemented to reduce errors made by umpires.
  
• Focus on Emerging Players: Franchises are acquiring young players with development programs and scouting programs.
  
• Salary Cap Hike: The BCCI is likely to hike the purse limit of franchises so that larger bids are possible in auctions.

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IPL 2025 SQUADS:

RCB: Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee, and Suyash Sharma.

CSK:Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Andre Siddarth, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Deepak Hooda, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni, Vansh Bedi, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Gurjapneet Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal.

KKR:Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur.

MI:Hardik Pandya (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Bevon-John Jacobs, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Naman Dhir, Vignesh Puthur, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Shrijith Krishnan, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Reece Topley, Lizaad Williams, Arjun Tendulkar, Karn Sharma, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ashwani Kumar, Satyanarayana Raju.

DC:KL Rahul, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Donovan Ferreira, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, L Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Ajay Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav.

RR:Sanju Samson (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nitish Rana, Yudhvir Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Ashok Sharma, Kwena Maphaka.

PBKS:Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur.

SRH:Pat Cummins (Captain), Travis Head, Abhinav Manohar, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Aniket Verma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Zeeshan Ansari.

LSG:Rishabh Pant (Captain), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Aryan Juyal, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Arshin Kulkarni, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, M Siddharth, Akash Deep.

GT:Shubman Gill (Captain), Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, B. Sai Sudharsan, M. Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Jayant Yadav, Karim Janat, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, M. Prasidh Krishna, Gerald Coetzee, R. Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), star spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) because of injury. The 21-year-old, who was important for RCB in this seasons, will be out for the remaining tournament, and there will be a big challenge in the spin department of the team..
Heartbreak for RCB for Shreyanka :
Shreyanka was missed for the first time when she failed to appear in RCB's latest match against Gujarat Giants. Rumours ensued, and on Saturday, the young cricketer posted news of the sad tidings through social media. "Heartbroken, but I will fly again," she posted, expressing her sadness while keeping herself hopeful of a good return.

🚨NEWS ALERT 🚨

Shreyanka Patil ruled out of WPL 2025! Sneh Rana comes in as replacement pic.twitter.com/CMkRczmKRH

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) February 15, 2025

Sneh Rana Steps In for RCB :
In the absence of Shreyanka, RCB has signed Indian experienced all-rounder Sneh Rana in place of the former. Released by Gujarat Giants prior to the 2025 season, Rana will offer quality experience both as a bowler and as a lower-order batter. With the talent for withstanding pressure situations, Rana proves a valuable acquisition to the team.

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 Injury Fears Increase for RCB :
Shreyanka's injury is not the first this season for RCB. Sophie Molineux and Asha Sobhana have also been suffering from injuries, making it more than one setback for the team. Senior players Kate Cross and Sophie Devine have also pulled out of the tournament, again pushing RCB's squad depth to the test.

In setbacks, the defending champions will try to rally around what is left of their squad members and move on in the WPL 2025 season. With important matches ahead, how well the team can adapt and overcome challenges will be the determining factor in their campaign.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) got their campaign off to a thunderous start by posting the biggest successful chase in the Women's Premier League (WPL). On Friday, February 14, RCB overhauled a massive target of 202 to defeat Gujarat Giants (GG) by six wickets at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Richa Ghosh slammed an unbeaten 64 off 27 deliveries as RCB cruised home with nine balls in hand.

During the run-chase, Gardner dismissed Smriti Mandhana and Danni Wyatt-Hodge in her first over. But Perry and Raghvi Bist held the fort with a 86-run third-wicket partnership. Perry was fluent, reaching her half-century off 27 balls before being dismissed by Sayali Satghare. But from then on, the Challengers never looked back.

ALSO SEE :  RCB Make History with Record 200+ Run Chase in WPL

🚨 RICHA GHOSH CREATED HISTORY 🚨

- Richa Ghosh smashed the fastest fifty for RCB in WPL history. pic.twitter.com/EezYCjYULx

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) February 14, 2025

Requiring 92 runs from 46 balls, Richa and Kanika Ahuja attacked without restraint. Richa reached her fifty off 23 balls and brought the Challengers within reach of victory. Kanika Ahuja, who was out of action last season because of injury, scored 30 off 13 with four fours. Richa hit Dottin for a six over deep mid-wicket to carry RCB across the line in the thriller.

Fastest 50 for RCB in WPL :

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) started their WPL2025 with historic run chase in the opening match against Gujarat Giants at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. The defending champions chased huge target of 202 runs with nine balls remaining, with a six wicket win. Brilliant knocks from Ellyse Perry and Richa Ghosh,RCB became the first team to chase 200+ runs in any women’s franchise or domestic T20 game.

RCB Make History with Record-Breaking Chase in WPL 2025 Opener

RCB captain Smriti Mandhana won the toss and chose to bowl first. Gujarat Giants made a massive total of 201 runs. Their captain, Ashleigh Gardner, was unstoppable, smashing 79 runs off just 37 balls, including a record eight sixes. Beth Mooney (56 off 42 balls) and Deandra Dottin (25 off 23 balls) also helped with their contributions. RCB’s didn't get a good start, Gardner dismissed both Mandhana and Danielle Wyatt for low scores in the second over. But Ellyse Perry kept RCB in the game with a crucial knock of 57 off 34 balls. The real game-changer, Richa Ghosh, who played a excellent knock of 64 runs from just 27 balls. Kanika Ahuja also played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 30 off 13 balls. Their partnership of 93 runs in just 37 balls gives the World Record for RCB Woman's Team.

🚨 RCB CREATED HISTORY 🚨

- RCB become the first team to chased down 200+ runs total in WPL History. 😱 pic.twitter.com/PPW6ZvDYU4

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) February 14, 2025

A Record-Breaking Chase in the WPL

With this win, RCB not only set the record for the highest run chase in WPL history but also became the first women’s team to chase 200+ runs in any domestic or franchise T20 match. 

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have named Rajat Patidar as the new captain for the IPL 2025 . Virat Kohli, the former captain and iconic figure of RCB, congratulated Patidar on his appointment, adding that he has earned the captaincy of the team.

Virat Kohil congratulated Patidar :

The Kohil stated that Patidar has earned the right to lead the team. He said that taking the franchise forward is a great honor and backed Patidar to grow stronger in his leadership journey. Kohli also praised Patidar’s evolution as a player over the past two years.

VIRAT KOHLI CONGRATULATING RAJAT PATIDAR ON RCB CAPTAINCY.

- What a beautiful video! ❤️pic.twitter.com/mSQcqdXjYa

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 13, 2025

Virat Message to Patidar as a new captain :

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"Rajat, firstly, I want to congratulate you, wish you all the very best, and to tell you that the way you have grown in this franchise and the way you have performed, you have really made a place in the hearts of all the fans of RCB all over India, and they get really excited to watch you play. So, this is very well deserved. And I want to tell you that myself and the other team members will be right behind you, and you'll have all our support to grow into this role. Of course, it's a big responsibility. I've done this for many years and Faf's done it for the last few years and to be seen as the guy who will take this franchise forward. I'm sure it's a huge honour for you, and I'm very, very happy for you. You have earned the right to be in this position, and I'm sure you will grow from strength to strength. I've seen Rajat evolve in the last couple of years as a player. He's got the chance to play for India. His game has improved many levels in the last couple of years. The way he has led his state team as well, and the responsibility that he's taken, and he's shown everyone that he has what it takes to lead this amazing franchise. I just wish him all the very best, and I would request all the fans to show him absolute support, get right behind him, and know that he will always and always do what's best for the team, what's best for this franchise, and we must all get together and support him because. Regardless of what happens, who does what, the most important thing is the team and the most important thing is the franchise, and we all have a responsibility to work towards the growth of this amazing team and this amazing franchise. Sending my best wishes to him and sending all the fans lots of love and looking forward to seeing you all soon and looking forward to have Rajat start off the season," said Kohli.

Three-time IPL runners-up Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced their captain for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Rajat Patidar is the new captain for RCB for the IPL 2025. 

It will be the first time that Rajat Patidar will lead an IPL team. He has led the Madhya Pradesh T20 team in 16 matches, and recently, he led the team to finish as the runners-up in the latest Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season (2024-25), as his team lost the Final against Mumbai last December.  

Rajat Patidar is a strong name for RCB 

Since 2021, Patidar has played 27 IPL matches, where the right-handed batter has scored 799 runs with an average of 34.73 and a strike rate of 158.84, including one century and seven half-centuries. For RCB, he is a strong name in the top and top middle order. During IPL 2022, when RCB faced Lucknow Super Giants in Kolkata, the right-handed batter hit his maiden IPL century (112* in 54 balls).

In the last IPL season (IPL 2024), Patidar was the third leading run-scorer for RCB with 395 runs in 13 innings with an average of 30.38 and a strike rate of 177.13, including five half-centuries. He was very consistent in that IPL season, while the right-handed batter also smashed 33 sixes in that IPL season, only behind Virat Kohli (38 sixes) in the list of most sixes by RCB batters in the IPL 2024.

Watch Now: RCB’s Special Tribute Video for Captain Rajat Patidar!

Rajat Patidar became the eighth captain for RCB

Patidar became the eighth RCB captain and the fourth Indian among them. As an RCB captain, Patidar is the successor of Faf du Plessis, who wasn't retained in the squad for the upcoming season and ultimately moved to Delhi Capitals during the mega auction. 

Former RCB captains

The much-anticipated RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit powered by Leaders, set to happen on March 14-15, will showcase a power line-up of great speakers from sports, business, and governance spheres.

The summit, well known for interactive discussions on sport innovation, leadership, and trends in commerce, will host cricketing icon from India, and one of its biggest stars - Virat Kohli, as a key player for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli would share his perception of modern cricket, athlete leadership, and a changing sports world.

🚨 RCB INNOVATION LAB - Indian Sports Summit Powered by Leaders 🚨

Virat Kohli will be one of the speakers in the Programme on March 14 & 15. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/V6PYREs1vR

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 11, 2025

Notable Speakers

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The line-up of speakers includes some of the most influential figures from across the sports and business spectrum:

Virat Kohli – International cricket icon and RCB star

Mr. Amitabh Kant – G20 Sherpa, Government of India & Former CEO of NITI Aayog

Mr. Jayant Chaudhary – Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Minister of State for Education

PR Sreejesh – Former Indian Hockey Captain and Paris 2024 Olympic Medalist

Nick Brown – Senior Vice President, Commercial, FIFA

Moya Dodd – Lawyer & Sports Governance Expert, Former FIFA Executive Committee Member

Karthik Balagopalan – Managing Director & CEO, Puma India

Scott Melvin – CEO, The Overlap

Siddharth Patel – Managing Partner, CVC Capital Partners

Michele Ciccarese – Commercial and Marketing Director, Serie A

Darren Henry – Chief Commercial Officer, British Cycling

🚨 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽: 𝗥𝗖𝗕 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 🚨

Here’s our first star-studded set of speakers for this year’s Summit happening on 14-15 March:

𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗼𝗵𝗹𝗶
India and… pic.twitter.com/IeDq6jINrX

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) February 11, 2025

 Expect on RCB Innovation Lab  :

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The RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit has been one  of thought leadership in sports, bringing in global minds that discuss critical issues such as the commercialization of sports, the development of athletes, technological changes, and governance. With industry stakeholders participating this year, there is a deep happening with sports business and innovation.

Topics for discussion will vary from the emergent sports trend to investment strategy in the sports industry and, most importantly, the role of leadership in defining the future of sports in India and around the world.

The excitement of this event builds up as March approaches. Be it an athlete, business leader, sports enthusiast, or an aspiring professional in the industry, this summit presents an unmissable opportunity to gain invaluable insights from the best in the field.