Can RCB Secure Playoff Spot? - All You Need To Know

Under Rajat Patidar's captaincy, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has played 8 matches so far - winning 5 and losing 3.

Under Rajat Patidar's captaincy, RCB has played 8 matches so far - winning 5 and losing 3.

Source : PTI

As Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season enters its most important phase, a big question looms - will Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) reach the playoffs? Currently sitting in the top four, RCB finds itself in a delicate position where a single win or loss could shift the entire playoff picture.

RCB at number 3 - but inconsistent

Under Rajat Patidar's captaincy, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has played 8 matches so far - winning 5 and losing 3.

With 10 points and a decent net run rate, they're ranked third in the points table. However, the team's biggest hurdle has been consistency. RCB has struggled to build momentum, often alternating between wins and losses.

With six league matches remaining, the equation is simple: win at least three more games to reach 16 points - a total that typically ensures a playoff spot.

RCB's remaining matches

Here's who RCB will face in their final league fixtures:

April 24: vs Rajasthan Royals in Bengaluru

April 27: vs Delhi Capitals in Delhi

May 3: vs Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru

May 9: vs Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow

May 13: vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru

May 17: vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru

While four of RCB's last six matches are at their home ground - M. Chinnaswamy Stadium - their record there this season is concerning. The team has played three home matches so far and lost all of them. Turning this trend around will be the key.

RCB's playoff hopes depend on:

Winning at least 3 of the remaining 6 matches.

Making full use of their home advantage.

Building momentum and avoiding consecutive defeats.

RCB full squad for IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Tim David, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam Dar, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Abhinandan Singh, and Mohit Rathee.