Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), a marquee franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), have announced a strategic partnership with Navi UPI, a leading digital financial services provider.
This new agreement has named the digital payment app, the team’s official UPI partner for the highly anticipated IPL 2025 season.
Commenting on the occasion, Rajiv Naresh, CEO, Navi Technologies, said, “We are thrilled to partner with RCB. Navi UPI has been growing rapidly, and with cricket being the most celebrated sport in the country, our partnership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru was a natural fit. RCB and its fans share an unshakeable bond, making this partnership an opportunity to create something truly special for the Bengaluru audience. By bringing together the passion of cricket and the power of seamless digital payments, we aim to enhance the fan experience in a meaningful way.”
Rajesh Menon, Chief Operating Officer, RCB, added, “We are thrilled to partner with Navi as our official UPI partner. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing seamless and innovative experiences for our fans. With Navi’s convenient payment solutions, we’re excited to make game experiences more convenient, enhancing the overall fan journey.”
The partnership underscores the burgeoning synergy between the sports and fintech sectors in India, highlighting the increasing adoption and importance of digital payment solutions in everyday consumer life. Both RCB and Navi UPI share a commitment to excellence and innovation in their respective domains, and this collaboration is poised to be a winning proposition for both organizations and their audiences.
Navi is a digital financial services company committed to making financial services accessible and affordable. Navi offers a diverse range of products, including personal loans, home loans, health insurance, and mutual funds. Navi UPI provides users with a seamless, secure, and user-friendly platform for conducting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.
Adding to the excitement surrounding the upcoming season, the team from Bengaluru has announced Rajat Patidar as the new captain of the franchise. Under his leadership, RCB are set to kick off their IPL 2025 campaign on the opening night, March 22, against the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders.
Ahead of the season, RCB strategically bolstered their squad during the IPL 2025 auction. Having retained key players like Virat Kohli, Patidar, and Yash Dayal, the franchise utilized its substantial purse to make impactful acquisitions. Notably, they secured the services of all-rounder Liam Livingstone, wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt, Tim David, and Devdutt Padikkal aiming to strengthen their batting prowess. In the bowling department, RCB brought back experienced Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood and added seasoned Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to spearhead the attack. Other strategic buys included Indian wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma and all-rounder Krunal Pandya, demonstrating a clear focus on adding both firepower and depth to their roster for the IPL 2025 season.
