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On Monday, November 25, following the conclusion of the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have completed their squad for the upcoming season of the league. One of the most crucial signing in the auction for RCB was Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, bought for INR 12.50 Crore, who is highly likely to spearhead their bowling attack.
RCB entered the auction with the second-highest budget, aiming to create a strong team with a mix of young and experienced players. They added power to their batting with Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Tim David, and Jitesh Sharma. To strengthen their bowling attack, they added prominent names like Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Nuwan Thushara. The team also included all-rounders like Krunal Pandya and Romario Shepherd to strengthen their chances of winning their first title.
IPL 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Full Squad
Below are the retained players, bought players in auction, and the full squad of Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Retained players: Virat Kohli (INR 21 Cr), Rajat Patidar (INR 11 Cr), Yash Dayal (INR 5 Cr)
Bought players in auction: Phil Salt (INR 11.50 Cr), Jitesh Sharma (INR 11 Cr), Liam Livingstone (INR 8.75 Cr), Josh Hazlewood (INR 12.50 Cr), Rasikh Dar (INR 6 Cr), Suyash Sharma (INR 2.60 Cr), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (INR 10.75 Cr), Krunal Pandya (INR 5.75 Cr), Swapnil Singh (INR 50 L), Tim David (INR 3.00 Cr), Romario Shepherd (INR 1.50 Cr), Nuwan Thushara (INR 1.60 Cr), Jacob Bethell (INR 2.60 Cr), Manoj Bhandage (INR 30 L), Devdutt Padikkal (INR 2 Cr), Swastik Chhikara (INR 30 L), Lungi Ngidi (INR 1 Cr), Abhinandan Singh (INR 30 L), Mohit Rathee (INR 30 L).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Full Squad: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Bethell, Manoj Bhandage, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.
