An injury crisis for RCB ahead of IPL 2025, Tim David rejected, silver Patidars are not fully fit –

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been dealt with a major injury crisis ahead of the IPL 2025 playoffs. RCB have already lost Josh Hazlewood to injury, while Tim David is the latest casualty ahead of the LSG vs RCB game. Furthermore, full time captain Rajat Patidar is not fully fit, with Jitesh Sharma leading on his behalf.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w/c), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Suyash Sharma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Subs: Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh.

Tim David adds to RCB injury crisis ahead of IPL 2025

RCB announced a couple of changes to the Playing XI ahead of the LSG clash at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Tim David suffered a hamstring injury in the last game, with Liam Livingstone coming in. The Bengaluru franchise also lost Lungi Ngidi to national duty, with the South African featuring in the WTC Final.

It adds to RCB’s woes ahead of the IPL 2025 playoffs. Captain Rajat Patidar is half fit, featuring only as an impact substitute since his finger injury. That meant Liam Livingstone got a recall to the XI, while Nuwan Thushara makes his debut for the franchise.