Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finalized their squad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season following the mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The franchise has put together a balanced team featuring a mix of experienced stars and promising young talents, aiming to end their quest for their maiden IPL title.
RCB’s squad continues to revolve around their talismanic player Virat Kohli, who remains a vital pillar in the batting lineup. The franchise retained a solid core ahead of the auction, including reliable players like Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal, while adding key international and domestic names during the bidding event.
RCB’s IPL 2025 Squad
The inclusion of players like Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone adds explosive firepower to the batting lineup, while the bowling department gets a boost with seasoned campaigners like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and the dynamic Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood. The franchise has also placed its trust in promising talents like Suyash Sharma and Mohit Rathee, who bring fresh energy to the team. All-rounder Tim David, who previously played for RCB in the IPL, is set to return to the franchise after spending last season with Mumbai Indians (MI).
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Complete squad: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethel, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.
RCB fans will be eagerly awaiting the start of the season, hoping that the revamped squad can finally bring the IPL trophy home. With a strong balance across departments, RCB looks poised to make a serious challenge in IPL 2025.