RCB Squad IPL 2025: Full List of Retained & Bought Players at Auction

Check out the full RCB squad for IPL 2025, including retained players like Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar, and key signings like Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, and Josh Hazlewood. Stay updated with IPL 2025 team news and predictions at 42bet!

1/31/20252 min read

RCB Squad, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Retained & Bought Players at IPL 2025 Auction

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made strategic moves at the IPL 2025 auction, retaining key players like Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal, while strengthening their squad with acquisitions like Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Suyash Sharma. With a focus on securing their first IPL title, RCB has built a well-balanced squad.

IPL 2025 Auction Recap: RCB’s Squad Revamp

RCB entered the 18th season of IPL with a revamped lineup, following the auction held at Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Despite years of promising campaigns, the team remains in search of its elusive maiden IPL championship.

Before the auction, RCB retained three core players:

  • Virat Kohli – ₹21 crore

  • Rajat Patidar – ₹11 crore

  • Yash Dayal – ₹5 crore

This retention left them with ₹83 crore, the second-largest purse among the 10 IPL franchises, allowing them to make impactful signings.

RCB’s Notable Signings in IPL 2025 Auction

RCB’s auction highlights include:

  • Liam Livingstone (All-rounder) – ₹8.75 crore

  • Phil Salt (Wicketkeeper-Batter) – ₹11.50 crore

  • Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper-Batter) – ₹11 crore

  • Josh Hazlewood (Bowler) – ₹12.50 crore

  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Bowler) – ₹10.75 crore

  • Suyash Sharma (Spinner) – ₹2.60 crore

  • Krunal Pandya (All-rounder) – ₹5.75 crore

RCB’s bowling attack was bolstered with the return of Josh Hazlewood and the inclusion of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, while their spin department gained depth with Suyash Sharma.

RCB’s Full IPL 2025 Squad

Retained Players

  • Virat Kohli – ₹21 crore

  • Rajat Patidar – ₹11 crore

  • Yash Dayal – ₹5 crore

Players Bought at Auction

  • Liam Livingstone – ₹8.75 crore

  • Phil Salt – ₹11.50 crore

  • Jitesh Sharma – ₹11 crore

  • Josh Hazlewood – ₹12.50 crore

  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar – ₹10.75 crore

  • Krunal Pandya – ₹5.75 crore

  • Suyash Sharma – ₹2.60 crore

  • Tim David – ₹3 crore

  • Jacob Bethell – ₹2.6 crore

  • Romario Shepherd – ₹1.50 crore

  • Nuwan Thushara – ₹1.60 crore

  • Devdutt Padikkal – ₹2 crore

  • Rasikh Dar – ₹6 crore

  • Lungi Ngidi – ₹1 crore

  • Mohit Rathee, Manoj Bhandage, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh – ₹30 lakh each

RCB’s Released Players in IPL 2025

RCB made some tough calls, releasing notable players like Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, and Cameron Green as part of their strategic restructuring.

RCB IPL 2025 Squad Overview & Probable Playing XI

With a mix of experienced stalwarts and young talents, RCB’s squad for IPL 2025 looks stronger than ever. Their batting lineup boasts power-hitters, and the bowling unit is reinforced with experienced pace and spin options.

RCB’s Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025

  1. Virat Kohli – Batter

  2. Phil Salt – Wicketkeeper-Batter

  3. Liam Livingstone – All-rounder

  4. Rajat Patidar – Batter

  5. Krunal Pandya – All-rounder

  6. Jitesh Sharma (wk) – Wicketkeeper-Batter

  7. Tim David – All-rounder

  8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Bowler

  9. Josh Hazlewood – Bowler

  10. Yash Dayal – Bowler

  11. Suyash Sharma – Spinner

12th Man: Romario Shepherd / Swapnil Singh (All-rounder)

RCB IPL 2025 Expectations & Fan Hopes

RCB fans remain hopeful that 2025 will be the year their team finally clinches the IPL trophy. With a revamped squad, strong leadership, and a balanced bowling attack, the road to IPL glory looks promising for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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