The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction, held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, brought together all 10 franchises to make their squad selections for the upcoming season. It was an action-packed event, as each team aimed to assemble the best possible lineup to challenge for the coveted IPL title.
Royal Challengers Bangalore, a team with a passionate fan base and a history of near-misses, shocked many with their auction strategy. In a surprising move, they decided not to use their Right to Match (RTM) card for key players like Mohammad Siraj, Faf du Plessis, and Glenn Maxwell, leaving some fans puzzled. However, RCB made a strong statement with their new acquisitions, including the experienced bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who was signed to strengthen their bowling attack.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, renowned for his swing and accuracy, is expected to provide the much-needed experience and consistency to RCB’s bowling unit. His ability to bowl in the powerplay and death overs will add a new dimension to their attack, making them a more well-rounded side. The addition of such an experienced campaigner is expected to complement RCB’s explosive batting lineup, which includes the likes of Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Tim David.
Though RCB’s auction strategy was unconventional, the franchise has still managed to put together a team with the potential to challenge for the IPL title. With a strong bowling attack led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and an explosive batting lineup that includes Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, and Phil Salt, RCB will be looking to make a big impact in IPL 2025.
RCB Players List 2025
| Player Name | IPL Salary |
| Virat Kohli | ₹21 crore |
| Josh Hazlewood | ₹12.50 crore |
| Phil Salt | ₹11.50 crore |
| Rajat Patidar | ₹11 crore |
| Jitesh Sharma | ₹11 crore |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | ₹10.75 crore |
| Liam Livingstone | ₹8.75 crore |
| Marco Jansen | ₹6 crore |
| Krunal Pandya | ₹5.75 crore |
| Yash Dayal | ₹5 crore |
| Rasikh Dar | ₹6 crore |
| Tim David | ₹3 crore |
| Jacob Bethell | ₹2.60 crore |
| Suyash Sharma | ₹2.60 crore |
| Devdutt Padikkal | ₹2 crore |
| Lungi Ngidi | ₹1 crore |
| Nuwan Thushara | ₹1.60 crore |
| Romario Shepherd | ₹1.50 crore |
| Swapnil Singh | ₹50 lakh |
| Manoj Bhandage | ₹30 lakh |
| Swastik Chhikara | ₹30 lakh |
| Abhinandan Singh | ₹30 lakh |
| Mohit Rathee | ₹30 lakh |
Strongest RCB Playing XI
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Rajat Patidar
- Liam Livingstone
- Krunal Pandya
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Suyash Sharma
- Yash Dayal
- Josh Hazlewood
IPL Auction 2025 Players List
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 Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.
RCB Retained Players
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal.
