Currently, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are experiencing their best start in IPL 2025, sitting at the top of the points table with 16 points. The three-time finalists have been in good form this season and have demonstrated they will be contenders for the title. Their campaign started with a definitive victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and they have built upon this win to now be the early leaders as we enter May.

RCB have been especially strong on the road with five straight away victories. They have also had two crucial wins as the host team back at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The strong overall performances throughout their championship have been inspired and led by Rajat Patidar, and it has given fans hope that this team can finally win their first IPL title.

One of the high points of their season came in their match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In this game, RCB was defending a large target of 214 runs, and the last over was particularly exciting, especially for the fans. RCB were defending 15 runs; Yash Dayal bowled an excellent over even with a well-set Ravindra Jadeja batting. Even though Shivam Dube hit a six from a no-ball, Dayal managed to get through and finish the game to get RCB the win that they so desperately needed.

The Fair Play Award: Still Out of RCB’s Reach

Despite their stellar performance, one achievement still eludes RCB - the Fair Play Award. The Fair Play Award was first introduced in 2008. The Fair Play Award winner is the team that best maintains the spirit of the game, as judged by the relevant umpires and match referees. Although RCB has been a good team on the field, they have never won this coveted award, despite competing for 18 seasons. 

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Less interestingly, RCB is one of just 3 teams—alongside the Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders - that have never won this award. The current leader in the Fair Play standings is Punjab Kings, with just a solitary point on Chennai Super Kings. RCB is just 3 points behind CSK, which means there is still every chance they can climb the Fair Play ladder as the season progresses.