Rcb schedule 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be eyeing their elusive first IPL title in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) which kickstarts on March 31 with the first match between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB's first match will be against five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on April 2. The good news for RCB fans is that their first match is at their home M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. Expect Kohli-Kohli chants to echo all over the stadium on that day. Also Read | IPL 2023 Schedule Announced: Check Dates, Venues and Timings Here RCB have made it to final of the tournament only twice, once in 2009 and then again in 2016. In 2009, they lost to Adam Gilchrist-led Deccan Chargers while in 2016, David Warner-led Sunrisers Hyderabad beat them to win their maiden title. Over the years, RCB have struggled to make a winning combination. Virat Kohli, who led the side from 2013 to 2021, relinquished captaincy ahead of the 15th edition to pass on the baton to Faf du Plessis. In IPL 2022, they finished in last 4 and played the playoffs but yet again failed to enter the final. All eyes will be on Virat, Faf, Dinesh Karthik and Rajat Patidar this year as RCB look to win their maiden title. Despite not winning the trophy even once, it is also true that RCB remain one of the biggest franchises in not just this league but has massive fan following all over the world. With the lea...

April 6: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Kolkata, 7:30 pm April 10: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants in Bengaluru, 7:30 pm April 15: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru, 3:30 pm April 17: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru, 7:30 pm April 20: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Mohali, 3:30 pm April 23: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals in Bengaluru, 3:30 pm April 26: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru, 7:30 pm May 1: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Lucknow, 7:30 pm May 6: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Delhi, 7:30 pm May 9: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Mumbai, 7:30 pm May 14: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Jaipur, 3:30 pm May 18: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Hyderabad, 7:30 pm May 21: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru, 7:30 pm RCB squad for IPL 2023 Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, David Willey, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, Akash Deep, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Will Jacks, Manoj Bhandage, Rajan Kumar, Avinash Singh, Sonu Yadav

Run in previous seasons Notably, RCB are the only team to qualify for playoffs in the preceding three seasons. However, they couldn't advance to the summit clash even once in this period. Overall, RCB have finished as runners-up thrice (2009, 2011, and 2016). They have finished in the top four on eight occasions in 15 seasons. RCB have endured the wooden spoon twice (2017 and 2019). What are the weaknesses? The lack of attacking top-order batters can restrict RCB from making most of the powerplay overs. Both du Plessis and Kohli like to take their time. Though RCB's bowlers will be tested in home games in Bengaluru. Mohammed Siraj has been costly and erratic in the IPL. He needs to improve drastically. Verdict: RCB have a near-perfect recipe RCB's initial XI looks pretty solid and they have some handy back-ups as well. Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Reece Topley, and However, the uncapped Indian players on the bench lack the desired experience. RCB have the credentials to aim for a top-four finish but their regulars need to chip in with quality numbers.

NEW DELHI: Here's a look at RCB's complete league stage schedule for 2023. April 2, Sunday: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at 7:30PM IST April 6, Thursday: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens in Kolkata at 7:30PM IST April 10, Monday: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at 7:30PM IST April 15, Saturday: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at 3:30PM IST April 17, Monday: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at 7:30PM IST April 20, Thursday: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali at 3:30PM IST April 23, Sunday: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at 3:30PM IST April 26, Wednesday: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at 7:30PM IST May 1, Monday: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow at 7:30PM IST May 6, Saturday: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi at 7:30PM IST May 9, Tuesday: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai at 7:30PM IST May 14, Sunday: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at Sawai Mansingh...

The fixtures for the 2023 Indian Premier League have been announced, with the tournament set to get underway at the end of March – here is the full RCB 2023 schedule for the tournament, including match timings. Royal Challengers Bangalore are in Group B for the competition, and will start their campaign against Mumbai Indians at home in Karnataka on April 2. Faf du Plessis will captain the side once again, taking a position as one of eight overseas players in the RCB squad. With the new group stage format, each team will play the other four teams once and play all five teams in the other group twice – once at home, and once away. Each team will play 14 matches in total before the knockout stages begin. The final matches of the group stage will be played on May 21, before the knockout stages get underway. RCB schedule in IPL 2023: Full fixtures list & match timings 02-Apr-23 – 19.30 – Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians – Bengaluru 06-Apr-23 – 19.30 – Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore – Kolkata 10-Apr-23 – 19.30 – Royal Challengers Bangalore v Lucknow Super Giants – Bengaluru 15-Apr-23 – 15.30 – Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Capitals – Bengaluru 17-Apr-23 – 19.30 – Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings – Bengaluru 20-Apr-23 – 15.30 – Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore – Mohali 23-Apr-23 – 15.30 – Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals – Bengaluru 26-Apr-23 – 19.30 – Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Rid...

Date Day Time (IST) Match Venue 02-Apr-23 Sun 7:30 PM 06-Apr-23 Thu 7:30 PM 10-Apr-23 Mon 7:30 PM 15-Apr-23 Sat 3:30 PM 17-Apr-23 Mon 7:30 PM 20-Apr-23 Thu 3:30 PM 23-Apr-23 Sun 3:30 PM 26-Apr-23 Wed 7:30 PM 01-May-23 Mon 7:30 PM 06-May-23 Sat 7:30 PM 09-May-23 Tue 7:30 PM 14-May-23 Sun 3:30 PM 18-May-23 Thu 7:30 PM 21-May-23 Sun 7:30 PM RCB Schedule 2023 Details Royal Challengers Bangalore ( After the men's team participated for 15 years in the IPL, the team owners thought of taking a stake in the Women's Premier League (WPL) as they bought a franchise worth INR 901 crore. Coming back to the men's IPL, the quest to win the elusive title still remains the focus. The team will reinstate its hopes as they approach a new season. No matter what happens the worst, the fans of RCB will never stop cheering for their team as they are dubbed as the most loyal fan-base in the IPL. The fans will gather the vigor once again when RCB take on five-time IPL champions The updated list of The raucous crowd will throng at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium after a wait of three years to buzz the chants of 'RCB…RCB…RCB' as the home and away format returns to the IPL post-Covid-19 pandemic. RCB Squad 2023 RCB retained their core squad of IPL 2022 with 18 players to continue for the franchise in the upcoming season. The management bought seven players in the IPL 2023 auction. Barring England players RCB IPL 2023 squad: Faf du Plessis (c),

Former India skipper Virat Kohli, one of the key players of the franchise, stepped down from his role as RCB’s captain before the 2022 edition of the tournament. RCB signed Faf du Plessis, former CSK player, during the mega auction ahead of the 2022 season, and handed him the leadership role. While being impressive with the bat, Faf managed to take the side into playoffs last year. Just like every other year, this time too, RCB’s goal will remain the same- to lift their maiden IPL title. Alongside Kohli and Du Plessis, the squad also includes Australia’s power hitter Glenn Maxwell, India’s in-form pacer Mohammed Siraj, one of Sri Lanka’s finest spinners Wanindu Hasaranga, and experienced finisher Dinesh Karthik among several other top-tier names. In the previous edition of the tournament, RCB were one step away from making it to the summit clash, but lost the Qualifier game against The BCCI announced the schedule for IPL 2023 on February 17, Friday, and RCB will kick-start their campaign on April 2, 2023, as they play their opening fixture against Mumbai Indians at their home ground, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. They will play a total of 14 games in the league stage, like all other teams, which includes seven home games and as many away games. Royal Challengers Bangalore Complete Match Schedule for IPL 2023: MatchNo. Day Date Match Time (IST) Venue 5 Sunday 02-Apr-23 7:30 PM M Chinnaswamy Stadium,Bengaluru 9 Thursday 06-Apr-23 7:30 PM Eden Gardens, Kolkata 15 Mo...

7:30 PM M Chinnaswamy Stadium,Bengaluru Thursday April 6, 2023 KKR vs RCB 7:30 PM Eden Gardens, Kolkata Monday April 10, 2023 RCB vs LSG 7:30 PM M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Saturday April 15, 2023 RCB vs DC 3:30 PM M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Monday April 17, 2023 RCB vs CSK 7:30 PM M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Thursday April 20, 2023 PBKS vs RCB 3:30 PM PCA Stadium, Mohali Sunday April 23, 2023 RCB vs RR 3:30 PM M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Wednesday April 25, 2023 RCB vs KKR 7:30 PM M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Monday May 1, 2023 LSG vs RCB 7:30 PM Ekana Stadium, Lucknow Wednesday May 6, 2023 DC vs RCB 7:30 PM Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi Saturday May 9, 2023 MI vs RCB 3:30 PM Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Tuesday May 14, 2023 RR vs RCB 7:30 PM Sawai Maansingh Stadium, Jaipur Thursday May 18, 2023 SRH vs RCB 7:30 PM Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad Sunday May 21, 2023 RCB vs GT 7:30 PM M Chinnaswamy Stadium Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Squad 2023 Virat Kohli Batsman Glenn Maxwell All-Rounder Mohammad Siraj Bowler Faf Du Plessis Batsman Harshal Patel Bowler Wanindu Hasaranga Bowler Dinesh Karthik Batsman/Wicket-keeper Shahbaz Ahemad All-Rounder Anuj Rawat Batsman/Wicket-keeper Akash Deep Bowler Josh Hazlewood Bowler Mahipal Lomror All-Rounder Finn Allen Batsman/Wicket-keeper Suyash Prabhudessai Batsman Karn Sharma Batsman Siddharth Kaul Batsman David Willey Bowler Reece Topley Bowler Himanshu Sharma Bowler Will Jacks Batsman M...