Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are one of the 10 franchise teams competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Founded in 2008 and owned by United Spirits, RCB has had multiple successful seasons, including final appearances in 2009, 2011, and 2016. Under the leadership of director Mo Bobat and head coach Andy Flower, RCB has a squad full of experienced players like Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar and emerging talents.
RCB's 2025 squad is a mix of seasoned Indian stars such as Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya, alongside international players like Liam Livingstone and Josh Hazlewood. With uncapped players adding depth and unpredictability, RCB's revamped roster aims to challenge expectations and continue their legacy. The team are aiming to better their IPL 2024 playoffs qualification in the IPL 2025.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Squad
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained three players, including Virat Kohli for INR 21 crore, in the IPL 2025 auction. They also spent INR 82.25 crore in the IPL 2025 auction to build a strong team.
| Player | Country | Role |
| Josh Hazlewood | Australia | Bowler |
| Phil Salt | England | Wicket-keeper/Batter |
| Jitesh Sharma | India | Wicket-keeper/Batter |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | India | Bowler |
| Liam Livingstone | England | All-rounder |
| Rasikh Dar | India | Bowler |
| Krunal Pandya | India | All-rounder |
| Tim David | Australia | Batter |
| Jacob Bethell | England | Batter |
| Suyash Sharma | India | Bowler |
| Devdutt Padikkal | India | Batter |
| Nuwan Thushara | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
| Romario Shepherd | West Indies | All-rounder |
| Lungisani Ngidi | South Africa | Bowler |
| Swapnil Singh | India | Bowler |
| Mohit Rathee | India | Bowler |
| Abhinandan Singh | India | Bowler |
| Swastik Chhikara | India | Batter |
| Manoj Bhandage | India | All-rounder |
| Virat Kohli | India | Batter |
| Rajat Patidar | India | Batter |
| Yash Dayal | India | Bowler |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Indian Players List
| Player | Role |
| Jitesh Sharma | Wicket-keeper/Batter |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| Rasikh Dar | Bowler |
| Krunal Pandya | All-rounder |
| Suyash Sharma | Bowler |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Batter |
| Swapnil Singh | Bowler |
| Mohit Rathee | Bowler |
| Abhinandan Singh | Bowler |
| Swastik Chhikara | Batter |
| Manoj Bhandage | All-rounder |
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Rajat Patidar | Batter |
| Yash Dayal | Bowler |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Overseas Players List
| Player | Country | Role |
| Josh Hazlewood | Australia | Bowler |
| Phil Salt | England | Wicket-keeper/Batter |
| Liam Livingstone | England | All-rounder |
| Tim David | Australia | Batter |
| Jacob Bethell | England | Batter |
| Nuwan Thushara | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
| Romario Shepherd | West Indies | All-rounder |
| Lungisani Ngidi | South Africa | Bowler |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Auction Buys
The most expensive acquisition in the IPL 2025 auction for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was Josh Hazelwood, who was worth INR 12.5 crore. RCB, who boasted a purse of INR 83 crore, spent most of their budget during the second day of the auction and built a balanced squad of bowlers and hard-hitting batsmen.
| Player | Base Price | Winning Bid | Capped/Uncapped |
| Josh Hazlewood | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹12,50,00,000 | Capped |
| Phil Salt | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹11,50,00,000 | Capped |
| Jitesh Sharma | ₹1,00,00,000 | ₹11,00,00,000 | Capped |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹10,75,00,000 | Capped |
| Liam Livingstone | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹8,75,00,000 | Capped |
| Rasikh Dar | ₹30,00,000 | ₹6,00,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Krunal Pandya | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹5,75,00,000 | Capped |
| Tim David | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹3,00,00,000 | Capped |
| Jacob Bethell | ₹1,25,00,000 | ₹2,60,00,000 | Capped |
| Suyash Sharma | ₹30,00,000 | ₹2,60,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Devdutt Padikkal | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹2,00,00,000 | Capped |
| Nuwan Thushara | ₹75,00,000 | ₹1,60,00,000 | Capped |
| Romario Shepherd | ₹1,50,00,000 | ₹1,50,00,000 | Capped |
| Swapnil Singh | ₹30,00,000 | ₹50,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Mohit Rathee | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Abhinandan Singh | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Swastik Chhikara | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Manoj Bhandage | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | Uncapped |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Auction Purse Value
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained only three players in the IPL 2025 auction by spending INR 37 crores from their purse. As a result, they had a huge purse of INR 83 crore, which was spent comfortably during the auction. RCB spent INR 82.5 crores on 19 players, due to which the management had INR 75 lakh remaining after the auction was over.
| Franchise | Purse Balance | Retention Spent | Auction Spent | Purse Remaining |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | INR 120 crore | INR 37 crore | INR 82.25 crore | INR 75 lakh |
FAQs on RCB
A. RCB retained only Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
A. Virat Kohli, who has a salary of INR 21 crore, is the most expensive player in RCB's squad.
A. Josh Hazelwood, who was bought for INR 12.5 crore, is the most expensive buy for RCB in the IPL 2025 auction.
A. RCB bought eight overseas players in the IPL 2025 auction.
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