RCB Full Squad IPL 2025: Players Bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB became one of the most strategic franchises at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. With Rs 30.65 crore left, RCB aimed to strengthen their roster on Day 2. The franchise ended the auction with some notable buys. They are the experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and all-rounder Liam Livingstone.
Key Players Bought by RCB at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction
RCB began their Day 2 campaign by securing Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya for Rs 5.75 crore. Their biggest headline-grabber was acquiring pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for Rs 10.75 crore. It added depth and experience to their bowling unit.
RCB’s first auction signing was England all-rounder Liam Livingstone. They bought him for Rs 8.75 crore on Day 1. Livingstone is a versatile player. He is known for his explosive batting and useful bowling.
RCB also made smart picks, in addition to these big names. They include wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Salt, rising star Jitesh Sharma, and Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. They also picked young pacer Rasikh Dar.
Full list of retained players by RCB:
Virat Kohli – Rs 21 crore
Rajat Patidar – Rs 11 crore
Yash Dayal – Rs 5 crore
Full list of players bought by RCB at the IPL 2025 auction:
| Player Name | Price (INR) |
|---|---|
| Liam Livingstone | Rs 8.75 crore |
| Phil Salt | Rs 11.50 crore |
| Jitesh Sharma | Rs 11 crore |
| Josh Hazlewood | Rs 12.5 crore |
| Rasikh Dar | Rs 6 crore |
| Suyash Sharma | Rs 2.6 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 1.5 crore |
| Nuwan Thushara | Rs 1.6 crore |
| Manoj Bhandage | Rs 30 lakh |
| Jacob Bethell | Rs 2.6 crore |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Rs 2 crore |
| Swastik Chikara | Rs 30 lakh |
| Lungi Ngidi | Rs 1 crore |
| Abhinandan Singh | Rs 30 lakh |
| Mohit Rathee | Rs 30 lakh |
Full list of released players by RCB:
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 Star-Studded Squad for IPL 2025
RCB now boasts a balanced mix of experienced international players and emerging Indian talent. With Virat Kohli leading the charge, the addition of proven match-winners like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Liam Livingstone bolsters their chances of securing their first-ever IPL trophy.
As the IPL 2025 season approaches, all eyes will be on Royal Challengers Bengaluru to see if their carefully assembled squad can live up to expectations and finally deliver a title-winning campaign.
