One of the most recognizable names in the Indian Premier League is the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise (IPL). There is a dedicated following for the squad, and they cannot wait for the upcoming 2023 IPL season to begin.
RCB’s goal for the upcoming season is to put in a solid performance and win the league championship for the first time since the league’s creation. By having Faf du Plessis at the helm, RCB will compete to build a name for themselves this season.
Find out when and where RCB will play in the upcoming IPL 2023 season, as well as which players will be on their roster, in this article. This page has everything a fan of RCB or the IPL who is only passing interested in the team needs to know about the team’s current standing in the tournament.
RCB IPL 2023 Schedule: A Challenging Road to the Playoffs
One of the most popular and widely followed sports leagues in the world is the Indian Premier League (IPL). One of the most well-liked IPL squads is the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Each year, the release of the RCB team’s season schedule is met with great anticipation by the team’s legion of devoted fans.
Match 1: April 2, 2023 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians, Bengaluru (7:30 PM IST)
In 2023, the RCB team’s home opener in the Indian Premier League will be against the Mumbai Indians. When it comes to the Indian Premier League, the Mumbai Indians have the best record. The RCB squad will have their hands full with one of the league’s top teams in this match.
Match 2: April 6, 2023 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata (7:30 PM IST)
During their second game of the 2023 Indian Premier League season, the RCB squad will visit Kolkata. Over the years of the IPL, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been a reliable squad. It would take a fantastic performance from the RCB squad if they are to upset the KKR squad in their stadium.
Match 3: April 10, 2023 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants, Bengaluru (3:30 PM IST)
Having just been formed in 2022, the Lucknow Super Giants will make their debut in the IPL that year. In this game, the RCB squad will meet the Lucknow Super Giants for the first time. The Royal Challengers Bangalore squad will be hoping to get off to a winning start at home in their next season.
Match 4: April 15, 2023 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals, Bengaluru (3:30 PM IST)
The Delhi Capitals are a team that has been consistently performing well in the IPL over the past few years. The RCB team will be looking to put in a good performance in this match to get the better of the Delhi Capitals team. This match will be played at the RCB team’s home ground in Bengaluru.
Match 5: April 17, 2023 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings, Bengaluru (7:30 PM IST)
Three times IPL champions, the Chennai Super Kings have won the tournament on three separate occasions. This match will be contested at the home stadium of the RCB club in Bengaluru, where the RCB will be hoping to defeat the visiting Chennai Super Kings. The Royal Challengers Bangalore will be playing in front of their home fans and would want to give them a nice show.
Match 6: April 20, 2023 – Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mohali (3:30 PM IST)
In their sixth game of the IPL 2023 season, the RCB squad will visit Mohali to face off against the Punjab Kings. When it comes to the IPL, the Punjab Kings have a history of being a wildly unpredictable team. The RCB squad will hope to take advantage of this and win away from home.
Match 7: April 23, 2023 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals, Bengaluru (3:30 PM IST)
The Rajasthan Royals are a club that has won the IPL once in the past. The RCB team will be trying to achieve a win against the Rajasthan Royals in this match, which will be contested at their home field in Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 8; April 26, 2023; Bengaluru (7:30 PM IST)
In IPL 2023, the RCB squad will host the Kolkata Knight Riders for the second time, however, the match will take place in Bengaluru instead. The RCB squad will be playing at home and will be aiming to use it to their advantage against the visiting KKR squad.
Match 9: May 1, 2023 – Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Lucknow (7:30 PM IST)
To play the Lucknow SuperGiants for the second time in IPL 2023, the RCB squad will travel to Lucknow. The RCB squad is anticipating a victory over the new squad.
Match 10: May 6, 2023 – Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi (7:30 PM IST)
In the second match of the season, the RCB squad will visit Delhi to play against the Delhi Capitals. The Delhi Capitals are a formidable opponent, and RCB will need to play very well to win on their home turf.
Match 11: May 9, 2023 – Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai (7:30 PM IST)
It’s game two of the IPL 2023 season for the RCB, and they’re on a trip to Mumbai to take on the Mumbai Indians. The Mumbai Indians are the IPL champions, so RCB will need to play exceptionally well to win in Mumbai.
Match 12: May 14, 2023 – Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Jaipur (3:30 PM IST)
When the Royal Challengers Bangalore play their second game of the season, they’ll head to Jaipur to take on the Rajasthan Royals. In their home stadium, the RCB squad will be rooting for a victory over the Rajasthan Royals.
Match 13: May 18, 2023 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Hyderabad (7:30 PM IST)
The second-to-last game of the season pits the RCB squad against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at Hyderabad. Sunrisers Hyderabad is a formidable opponent, and RCB will need to play very well in their stadium to come away with a victory.
Match 14: May 21, 2023 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans, Bengaluru (7:30 PM IST)
In the season finale of the Indian Premier League in 2023, the RCB club will host the Gujarat Titans at their stadium in Bengaluru. When the Indian Premier League returns in 2023, the Gujarat Titans will be among the brand-new teams competing. The RCB squad will look to close up their season on a winning note against the new squad.
Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2023 squad
Faf du Plessis (c), Finn Allen, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sonu Yadav, Manoj Bhandage, Akash Deep, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, Mohammed Siraj, Harshal Patel, Karn Sharma, David Willey, Avinash Singh, Rajan Kumar, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma.