Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made significant moves during the IPL 2025 auction, aiming to finally secure their first title in the Indian Premier League.
RCB strategically bolstered its squad with a mix of established stars and promising newcomers during the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah.
RCB entered the auction with a substantial budget of ₹83 crore, retaining three key players: Virat Kohli (₹21 crore), Rajat Patidar (₹11 crore), and Yash Dayal (₹5 crore).
This left them with a purse of ₹30.65 crore for new signings, which they utilized effectively to enhance their lineup.
RCB Key Signings for IPL 2025
- Liam Livingstone (Allrounder, England) – ₹8.75 crore
- Phil Salt (WK-Batter, England) – ₹11.50 crore
- Jitesh Sharma (WK-Batter, India) – ₹11 crore
- Josh Hazlewood (Bowler, Australia) – ₹12.5 crore
- Rasikh Dar (Bowler, India) – ₹6 crore
- Suyash Sharma (Bowler, India) – ₹2.6 crore
These acquisitions are expected to add depth to both the batting and bowling departments, with Hazlewood bringing experience to the pace attack and Livingstone adding firepower to the batting lineup.
RCB Retained Players for IPL 2025
- Virat Kohli
- Rajat Patidar
- Yash Dayal
RCB Released Players for IPL 2025
RCB made some bold decisions by releasing several high-profile players including:
- Faf du Plessis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Mohammed Siraj
- Others include Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, and Lockie Ferguson.
RCB Full Squad IPL 2025
Player | Role | Country | Final Price |
Mohit Rathee | Bowler | India | 30.0 L |
Abhinandan Singh | Bowler | India | 30.0 L |
Lungi Ngidi | Bowler | South Africa | 1.00 Cr |
Swastik Chikara | Batter | India | 30.0 L |
Devdutt Padikkal | Batter | India | 2.00 Cr |
Jacob Bethell | Allrounder | England | 2.60 Cr |
Manoj Bhandage | Allrounder | India | 30.0 L |
Nuwan Thushara | Bowler | Sri Lanka | 1.60 Cr |
Romario Shepherd | Allrounder | West Indies | 1.50 Cr |
Tim David | Allrounder | Australia | 3.00 Cr |
Swapnil Singh | Allrounder | India | 50.0 L |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler | India | 10.75 Cr |
Krunal Pandya | Allrounder | India | 5.75 Cr |
Suyash Sharma | Bowler | India | 2.60 Cr |
Rasikh Dar Salam | Bowler | India | 6.00 Cr |
Josh Hazlewood | Bowler | Australia | 12.50 Cr |
Jitesh Sharma | WK-Batter | India | 11.00 Cr |
Philip Salt | WK-Batter | England | 11.50 Cr |
Liam Livingstone | Allrounder | England | 8.75 Cr |
Virat Kohli | Batter | India | 21.00 Cr |
Yash Dayal | Bowler | India | 5.00 Cr |
Rajat Patidar | Batter | India | 11.00 Cr |