RCB just broke another IPL record—and this one hurts. 46 home losses. Chinnaswamy isn’t a fortress anymore.
In another frustrating evening for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans, their team slumped to a five-wicket loss against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in a rain-curtailed IPL 2025 encounter. More significantly, the defeat handed RCB an unwanted IPL record: the most home losses by any franchise at a single ground—46 and counting.
What Does This Mean for the Average Fan?
It’s more than just another L. For loyal RCB fans, it’s a pattern that’s hard to ignore. The once ‘fortress’ of Chinnaswamy has now become a statistic of pain. While fans arrive with hope, they often leave with heartbreak.
RCB’s third straight home loss this season (after defeats to Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals) makes it clear—this team is struggling where it should be strongest.
The Match Recap: Missed Chances and Milestones (Not the Good Kind)
Rain shortened the game to 14 overs per side, but RCB’s struggles needed no extra time to unfold. Batting first, the top order faltered yet again. Enter Tim David—aggressive, defiant, and briefly brilliant. His 50 off 26 deliveries injected some life into the innings, helping RCB scramble to 95/9.
Unfortunately, that total was never going to be enough.
Punjab’s reply was measured and effective. Nehal Wadhera’s 33 off 19 balls anchored the chase. And despite Josh Hazlewood’s exceptional 3/14, PBKS crossed the line in just 12.1 overs. The win wasn’t just comfortable—it was clinical.
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The Bigger Picture: RCB’s Chinnaswamy Curse
RCB now holds the record for most IPL defeats at a single venue—46 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. They’ve overtaken Delhi Capitals’ 45 losses at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
It’s not the kind of legacy you want.
Other teams on the list:
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 38 losses at Eden Gardens
- Mumbai Indians: 34 at Wankhede
- Punjab Kings: 30 at Mohali
It’s telling. While most teams thrive at home, RCB just can’t seem to crack the Chinnaswamy code. Maybe it’s the flat pitch. Maybe it’s the pressure. Or maybe it’s just… RCB being RCB.
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The Frustration and Irony
There’s something wildly ironic about a team with such massive fan support falling short—so consistently—on its home turf. It’s like being served cold coffee at a café you’ve raved about for years.
For years, RCB has promised firepower. They’ve delivered stars, they’ve delivered sixes—but not silverware. And now, they’re delivering records… just not the kind that make the highlight reel.
What Needs to Change?
- Bowling Strategies: The attack needs serious rethinking, especially in powerplays and death overs.
- Top-Order Stability: The constant shuffle and early collapses are costing momentum.
- Mental Fortitude: Playing at home should be a boost, not a burden.
For fans, it’s a question of faith. For management, it’s a question of planning. Either way, something has to give.
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