IPL Auction 2025 Players List RCB: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made a strong statement at the IPL Auction 2025, splurging heavily on several key players to bolster their squad for the upcoming season. Leading the charge was Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, who rejoined the team for Rs 12.5 crores, bringing his experience and skill back to RCB’s bowling attack.
RCB also made strategic purchases to strengthen their batting lineup, with England’s Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone coming on board for Rs 11.5 crores and Rs 8.75 crores respectively. The addition of these powerful hitters adds depth and firepower to RCB’s top and middle order. Additionally, the team secured wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma for Rs 11 crore, enhancing their flexibility in both batting and wicketkeeping roles.
To further deepen their squad, RCB also brought in promising talent with the acquisition of Rasikh Dar for Rs 6 crores and Suyash Sharma for Rs 2.6 crores. These young players will provide RCB with valuable support and potential in both the bowling and all-rounder departments.
RCB retained a strong core, with Virat Kohli (Rs 21 crores), Rajat Patidar (Rs 11 crores), and Yash Dayal (Rs 5 crores) remaining key players for the season ahead.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Players List in IPL Auction 2025
- Liam Livingstone – Rs. 8.75 crore
- Phil Salt – Rs. 11.50 crore
- Jitesh Sharma – Rs. 11 crore
- Josh Hazlewood – Rs. 12.50 crore
- Rasikh Dar – Rs. 6 crore
- Suyash Sharma – Rs. 2.60 crore
- Krunal Pandya – Rs. 5.75 crore
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Rs. 10.75 crore
- Swapnil Singh – Rs. 50 lakh
- Tim David – Rs. 3 crore
- Romario Shepherd – Rs. 1.50 crore
- Nuwan Thushara – Rs. 1.60 crore
- Manoj Bhandage – Rs. 30 lakh
- Jacob Bethell – Rs. 2.60 crore
- Devdutt Padikkal – Rs. 2 crore
- Swastik Chhikara – Rs. 30 lakh
- Lungi Ngidi – Rs. 1 crore
- Abhinandan Singh – Rs. 30 lakh
- Mohit Rathee – Rs. 30 lakh
RCB’s IPL Auction 2025 Retentions:
- Virat Kohli – Rs 21 Crores
- Rajat Patidar – Rs 11 Crores
- Yash Dayal – Rs 5 Crores