Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden pointed out that the contest against RR in Bengaluru was a must-win for RCB. Rajat Patidar & co. have tasted tremendous success at away venues but are yet to win a game at home in IPL 2025. So far, RCB have lost to GT, DC and PBKS at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.
Can RCB finally end losing streak at home?
Speaking on Kuhl Fans Match Center on JioHotstar, Hayden opined that RCB need to figure out how to return to winning ways at home. He pointed out that sides like KKR, MI and CSK have been consistent over the years because they have managed to make their home grounds “fortresses”.
“Most successful franchises—like Mumbai, Chennai, even Kolkata—have strong home fortresses. That’s why they’ve been consistent over the years. RCB, if they want to stop being the bridesmaid and finally be the bride, need to figure out how to win at home. In previous seasons. This match is a must-win for them,” Hayden said.
Hayden further pointed out that RCB’s weakness previously was their bowling departmnet. However, he noted that they had covered a lot of bases.
“In previous seasons, I’d say bowling was their weakness. But now, I feel they’ve covered a lot of bases. This match is a must-win for them,” he added.
Patidar & co in IPL 2025 so far
| Match | Result | Venue |
| vs KKR | RCB won by 7 wickets | Kolkata |
| vs CSK | RCB won by 50 runs | Chennai |
| vs GT | GT won by 8 wickets | Bengaluru |
| vs MI | RCB won by 12 runs | Mumbai |
| vs DC | DC won by 6 wickets | Bengaluru |
| vs RR | RCB won by 9 wickets | Jaipur |
| vs PBKS | PBKS won by 5 wickets | Bengaluru |
| vs PBKS | RCB won by 7 wickets | Mullanpur |
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