RCB Team Squad in IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar leads the challengers for the maiden Title

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has undergone a major transformation for the IPL 2025, with a revamped squad following the auction at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The franchise, still looking for its elusive maiden title, is banking on a combination of fresh faces, experienced talent, and new leadership to break their trophy drought this season.
Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, who has been appointed as the new captain, RCB is determined to rewrite their history and clinch the title that has slipped through their fingers multiple times. The season kicks off with back-to-back wins against Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings. The buzz around their revamped squad has added to the anticipation.
RCB's management made some bold moves at the auction to strengthen both their batting and bowling units. The team retained their core players, with Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal staying put. This strategic decision allowed them to spend significantly and bolster their ranks. With the second-largest purse among the ten IPL franchises, RCB was well-positioned to make big-ticket signings.
Notably, RCB splurged on several high-profile players, bringing in the versatile all-rounder Liam Livingstone for ₹8.75 crore, wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt for ₹11.50 crore, and Indian wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma for ₹11 crore. These signings have strengthened their batting depth considerably, offering flexibility in both attack and defence.
In the bowling department, RCB made strategic acquisitions to add experience and firepower. Australian pacer Josh Hazelwood returned to RCB for ₹12.50 crore, bringing valuable leadership to the pace attack. Alongside him, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was signed for ₹10.75 crore, adding another layer of skill and experience. To complement their fast bowling attack, RCB also secured young Indian spinner Suyash Sharma for ₹2.60 crore, rounding out their bowling resources with depth and variety.
Andy Flower, RCB's director of cricket, expressed satisfaction with the squad's construction, emphasising the importance of balance in both the batting and bowling departments. "It was really great to get Bhuvi today. That level of skill, along with Krunal’s capabilities, will complement Hazelwood's return to RCB. His experience will be invaluable. Yash Dayal showed his potential last year, and we also have Rasikh, who is competing for a spot," Flower remarked. "We’re thrilled with the skill we’ve secured, especially with the level of expertise we’ve added to the squad. We’re feeling very positive about where we stand at the moment."
RCB will be hoping that the infusion of fresh talent, a new captain, and an all-around stronger squad will propel them to their first-ever IPL title in 2025.

Retained Players:

No.	Player
1	Virat Kohli
2	Rajat Patidar
3	Yash Dayal

Players Bought:

With an exciting squad at their disposal, RCB is ready to embark on what promises to be an electrifying IPL 2025 season. The stage is set, and all eyes will be on the team as they chase their dream of lifting the coveted IPL trophy.