IPL 2025: Only a few days are left for the start of the Indian Premium League. The first match in this mega tournament starting from March 22 will be played between defending champions KKR and RCB. Before this match, the discussion about the playing XI of Royal Challengers Bangalore has intensified.

Fans are eager to know which 11 players captain Rajat Patidar will play with in the first match of IPL 2025. Let us know what RCB's playing XI can be in the first match against Kolkata-

Virat Kohli will open

Virat Kohli is sure to open for RCB in IPL 2025, but it is believed that Phil Salt can come to support him and start the innings. These batsmen can give a strong start to the team along with Virat.

These players will be seen at number 3,4

In IPL 2025, captain Rajat Patidar can be seen batting at number-3 for RCB. At the same time, Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma can take over the responsibility of the middle order. Talking about the lower middle order, Krunal Pandya and Tim David can be seen playing. Both these players are all-rounders. Let us tell you, Krunal bowls the entire 4 overs of his quota, while Tim bowls only when needed.

Probable playing XI of RCB

In IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bangalore would like to go with a strong bowling unit in the playing-11 of the first match. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal can be included in the fast bowling, while the responsibility of the spin department can be on the shoulders of Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma.

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal.

Disclaimer- This is the personal opinion of the author. RCB's playing 11 in IPL 2025 can be something like this. However, Bangalore's playing 11 has not been officially announced for this tournament yet.