RCB IPL 2025 Squad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Complete List of Players, Auction Buys with Price, Most Expensive Picks

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RCB IPL 2025 Full Squad & Auction Buys: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have formulated a strong squad at the IPL 2025 mega auction, roping in 19 players from the two-day event in Jeddah.

RCB came into the auction with the second-biggest purse in the IPL auction and made some important acquisitions. Phil Salt was a big buy on the first day for Rs 11.50 crore, but Josh Hazlewood at Rs 12.50 crore is their biggest acquisition in the auction.

RCB Retained Players in IPL 2025

Virat Kohli continues to be the cornerstone of the franchise as they gear up for IPL 2025. Coming off a phenomenal IPL 2024 campaign where he clinched the Orange Cap with a staggering 741 runs, Kohli's retention was an obvious decision for RCB. His experience, consistency, and passion remain integral to the team's ambitions of winning their maiden IPL title.

Rajat Patidar, who has been a reliable performer in the middle order, was another key retention for the franchise. Known for his ability to stabilize innings and play impactful knocks under pressure, Patidar's presence ensures RCB retains balance in their batting lineup. Additionally, uncapped Indian pacer Yash Dayal, who has shown glimpses of potential in domestic cricket, was the third retention.

Virat Kohli (Batter) - Rs 21 crore

Rajat Patidar (Batter) - Rs 11 crore

Yash Dayal (Bowler) - Rs 5 crore

RCB Remaining Purse in IPL 2025 Auction

RCB IPL 2025 Auction Buys with Price: Complete Royal Challengers Bengaluru Buys in Mega Auction

Liam Livingstone was the first signing for the England all-rounder who was bought for Rs 8.75 crore. Phil Salt has also joined RCB at a massive price of Rs 11.50 crore.

Indian wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma has also moved to Bengaluru for Rs 11 crore, while Josh Hazlewood has arrived at Rs 12.50 crore. RCB roped in Kashmir-born pacer Rasikh Dar for a whopping Rs 6 crore and then also bought former KKR spinner, Suyash Sharma.

RCB started their second day of business with Krunal Pandya, who cost them Rs 5.75 crore. They went high again, this time for Bhuvneswhar Kumar who fetched a humongous Rs 10.75 crore at the mega auction. The veteran India pacer returns to the franchise after more than 10 years.

Tim David was also one of the major acquisitions for RCB as the Australian joined them for Rs 3 crore. RCB also roped in Devdutt Padikkal later in the auction, while South African pacer Lungi Ngidi is set to play for them as well.

RCB Five Most Expensive Buys in IPL 2025 Auction

1. Josh Hazlewood - Rs 12.50 crore
2. Phil Salt - Rs 11.50 crore
3. Jitesh Sharma - Rs 11 crore
4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar - Rs 10.75 crore
5. Liam Livingstone - Rs 8.75 crore

RCB IPL 2025 Squad: Full List of Royal Challengers Bengaluru Players

Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee