IPL 2025 RCB Mega Auction Full List: Check Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore Full Players List, Squad

IPL 2025 Mega Auction: The IPL 2025 Mega Auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has kicked off with a flurry of action, making Day 1 an eventful one for fans and teams alike. History was made as star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, going to Lucknow Super Giants for a staggering Rs 27 crore. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer (Rs 26.75 crore to Punjab Kings) and Venkatesh Iyer (Rs 23.75 crore to KKR) also secured jaw-dropping deals.

For Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the auction has been a calculated affair. With a purse of Rs 83 crore the second-highest among teams they have laid the groundwork for a competitive squad, focusing on a mix of experience and youth.

IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Current RCB Squad After Day 1

- Virat Kohli
- Rajat Patidar
- Yash Dayal
- Phil Salt
- Liam Livingstone
- Josh Hazlewood
- Jitesh Sharma
- Rasikh Dar
- Suyash Sharma

RCB’s Auction Approach: Building for the Future

RCB retained three core players ahead of the auction:

Virat Kohli (21 crore): The face of RCB and one of IPL’s most iconic players. Kohli, the first Indian to breach the Rs 20-crore mark in IPL history, could potentially return as captain.
Rajat Patidar (11 crore): A reliable middle-order batter who showcased consistency last season.
Yash Dayal (4 crore): A rising pacer with potential to bolster RCB’s bowling attack.

These retentions left RCB with Rs 83 crore to spend, and they used the Day 1 auction to fill crucial gaps.

RCB’s Key Acquisitions

Phil Salt (Rs 11.5 crore): The dynamic English wicketkeeper-batter adds firepower to RCB’s top order.
Liam Livingstone (Rs 8.75 crore): A hard-hitting all-rounder who brings versatility with both bat and ball.
Josh Hazlewood (Rs 12.5 crore): A vital addition to the pace attack, Hazlewood’s return solidifies RCB’s bowling lineup.
Jitesh Sharma (Rs 11 crore): A dependable middle-order batter with the ability to finish games.
Rasikh Dar (Rs 6 crore): A promising young bowler who adds depth to the squad.
Suyash Sharma (Rs 2.6 crore): A spinner with potential, providing variety in RCB’s bowling options.

Day 1 Highlights for RCB

The first day saw strategic moves by RCB, targeting players who fit their game plan. With marquee signings like Livingstone and Salt, they have added balance to their squad.

What Lies Ahead

RCB still has a significant purse remaining for Day 2, allowing them flexibility to target specialist bowlers and all-rounders to complete their squad. With the right acquisitions, RCB could finally be on their way to breaking their 17-year trophy drought. As the auction unfolds, fans remain hopeful that this could be the year for RCB to lift their maiden IPL trophy.