Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Gears Up for IPL 2025 with a Power-Packed Squad
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is all set to take the field in IPL 2025 with an exciting mix of experienced stars and fresh faces. After a buzzing mega auction in Jeddah, the team looks stronger than ever, ready to go all out for the trophy.
Big Signings at the Auction
RCB went big at the auction, signing players like Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, and Josh Hazlewood, who were among the top picks. With a budget of ₹83 crore, they also added some firepower with Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, and Suyash Sharma.
Retained Stars and Future Plans
The team made sure to hold on to their core players, including Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal. With ₹30.50 crore still left in their purse at one point, RCB had room to make strategic buys and shape a balanced squad. The burning question for fans now is: Can this squad bring home the IPL trophy?
Full RCB Squad for 2025
full list of RCB players for IPL 2025
1. Virat Kohli – ₹21 crore
2. Rajat Patidar – ₹11 crore
3. Yash Dayal – ₹5 crore
4. Liam Livingstone – ₹8.75 crore
5. Phil Salt – ₹11.50 crore
6. Jitesh Sharma – ₹11 crore
7. Josh Hazlewood – ₹12.50 crore
8. Rasikh Dar – ₹6 crore
9. Suyash Sharma – ₹2.60 crore
10. Krunal Pandya – ₹5.75 crore
11. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – ₹10.75 crore
12. Swapnil Singh – ₹50 lakh
13. Tim David – ₹3 crore
14. Romario Shepherd – ₹1.50 crore
15. Nuwan Thushara – ₹1.60 crore
16. Manoj Bhandage – ₹30 lakh
17. Jacob Bethell – ₹2.60 crore
18. Devdutt Padikkal – ₹2 crore
19. Swastik Chhikara – ₹30 lakh
20. Lungi Ngidi – ₹1 crore
21. Abhinandan Singh – ₹30 lakh
22. Mohit Rathee – ₹30 lakh
Who is the captain of rcb in 2025
Captain Virat Kohli is making a comeback as RCB’s captain after stepping down in 2021. With Faf du Plessis no longer in the team, Kohli is ready to lead from the front again.
Head Coach Andy Flower, a seasoned coach, will guide the team this season. He will be supported by Dinesh Karthik as the batting coach and Omkar Salvi as the bowling coach.
Predicted Playing XI
RCB’s possible starting lineup for the season
1. Phil Salt
2. Virat Kohli
3. Liam Livingstone
4. Devdutt Padikkal
5. Tim David
6. Rajat Patidar
7. Krunal Pandya
8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
9. Yash Dayal
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Suyash Sharma
The Road Ahead
RCB now has 22 players in the squad, with no overseas slots left. They also have ₹75 lakh remaining in their purse and two RTM (Right to Match) cards for future adjustments. Fans are hopeful that this combination of youth and experience will finally break RCB’s IPL trophy drought.
Can this star-studded lineup turn the tide in RCB’s favor? Fans can’t wait for the action to begin!
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