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RCB’s Home Losses Continue to Haunt Them in IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have suffered three consecutive losses at their home ground, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in IPL 2025. Despite a promising start to the season, the team has struggled on home turf, with fast bowlers proving to be their biggest challenge. This pattern continued in their recent match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), where RCB’s batting order failed to deliver once again.
A Familiar Struggle for RCB’s Top Order
RCB’s top order has been their weakest link throughout the season. Against PBKS, only David and Patidar managed to score in double figures. The team found themselves in a difficult position at 33 for 5 after just 6.1 overs, with the batting performance marked by poor shot selections and mistimed strokes.
Arshdeep Singh, who has troubled RCB’s top order in previous matches, continued his dominance. He delivered key wickets, dismissing Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, and Liam Livingstone early on. These quick wickets left RCB struggling to recover and build a solid innings.
Pitch Conditions at Chinnaswamy Stadium
The pitch at Chinnaswamy Stadium has not favored RCB’s aggressive batting strategy this season. While the ground is usually known for high-scoring matches, this year the pitch has shown more bounce and inconsistency. Fast bowlers have exploited these conditions, with deliveries just back-of-a-good-length causing trouble for RCB’s batters.
RCB’s bowlers, like Josh Hazlewood, have expressed concerns about the pitch’s unpredictable behavior. Hazlewood pointed out that this year’s Chinnaswamy wicket differs from what they’ve seen in past seasons, as the bounce is not as consistent.
The Importance of Adjusting Batting Strategies
RCB’s powerful batting lineup, designed to hit big, has struggled to adapt to the challenging conditions. Their aggressive approach, which works on other pitches, has not worked on this surface.
Hazlewood suggested that RCB might need to change their batting strategy and play more cautiously. He emphasized that forming top-order partnerships could help the team post a bigger total, a tactic RCB should adopt in their upcoming games.
The Missed Opportunity at Home
After suffering three home losses, RCB are feeling the pressure. These losses could have easily been avoided with a change in approach. KL Rahul, who used to play for RCB, showcased how to chase a total with calm aggression. His performance against PBKS demonstrated smart batting—taking calculated risks at the right moments.
In contrast, RCB’s batters, like Patidar and Maxwell, have fallen to similar mistakes, getting out to cross-batted shots repeatedly. These dismissals have been their undoing.
Looking Ahead: Four More Chances to Correct the Home Record
RCB still has four more home games left in the second half of IPL 2025. If they aim to push for a playoff spot, the team needs to adjust their approach and capitalize on home conditions. The team must focus on adaptability in both batting and bowling to regain their winning form.
Final Thoughts: RCB Must Adapt to Their Home Conditions
RCB’s disappointing home record has been their biggest challenge this season. With the right adjustments to their batting order, shot selection, and pitch understanding, RCB can still turn things around. To finish the season strongly and push for a playoff spot, they must adapt quickly to their home condit
