RCB Full Squad IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have showcased strategic decision-making at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. With big signings and a robust squad lineup, they aim for a title-winning season. Here is a detailed breakdown of RCB’s squad for IPL 2025.
Day 2 Auction Highlights
RCB entered Day 2 with a substantial remaining purse of ₹30.65 crore, the highest among all franchises. They started the day by acquiring Krunal Pandya for ₹5.75 crore. The franchise grabbed attention with their ₹10.75 crore signing of pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, fortifying their bowling attack.
Day 1 Key Signings
RCB’s first signing on Day 1 was Liam Livingstone, brought in for ₹8.75 crore. They also secured other key players, including:
- Phil Salt for ₹11.50 crore
- Jitesh Sharma for ₹11 crore
- Josh Hazlewood for ₹12.5 crore
- Rasikh Dar for ₹6 crore
The franchise also picked Suyash Sharma for ₹2.6 crore and rounded out their acquisitions with Swapnil Singh for ₹50 lakh.
Full List of Players Bought by RCB
- Liam Livingstone: ₹8.75 crore
- Phil Salt: ₹11.50 crore
- Jitesh Sharma: ₹11 crore
- Josh Hazlewood: ₹12.5 crore
- Rasikh Dar: ₹6 crore
- Suyash Sharma: ₹2.6 crore
- Krunal Pandya: ₹5.75 crore
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: ₹10.75 crore
- Swapnil Singh: ₹50 lakh
Retained Players
RCB retained several star players ahead of the auction, ensuring continuity in their core lineup:
- Virat Kohli (₹21 crore)
- Rajat Patidar (₹11 crore)
- Yash Dayal (₹5 crore)
Released Players
To rebuild their squad, RCB released several players, including high-profile names such as Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. Here is the full list of released players:
- Faf du Plessis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Anuj Rawat
- Suyash Prabhudessai
- Will Jacks
- Mahipal Lomror
- Karn Sharma
- Manoj Bhandage
- Mayank Dagar
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Akash Deep
- Mohammed Siraj
- Reece Topley
- Himanshu Sharma
- Rajan Kumar
- Cameron Green
- Alzarri Joseph
- Lockie Ferguson
- Swapnil Singh
RCB’s Vision for IPL 2025
With a revamped squad and significant acquisitions, RCB aims to break their title drought in IPL 2025. The inclusion of experienced players like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and emerging talents strengthens their chances for a dominant season.
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