Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have made a splash at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, assembling a star-studded lineup. With a purse of Rs 30.65 crore— the highest among all franchises—RCB entered Day 2 of the auction and made strategic moves to bolster their squad.
On Day 2, RCB made their first major acquisition by signing all-rounder Krunal Pandya for Rs 5.75 crore. The franchise continued to dominate the auction by securing pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for Rs 10.75 crore, drawing the spotlight. England’s Liam Livingstone also joined the squad for Rs 8.75 crore, marking RCB’s initial signing on Day 2. The team also added several key players, including Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, and Rasikh Dar.
Ahead of the auction, RCB retained their star players, including Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal, ensuring a solid core.
Full List of Players Bought by RCB:
- 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
Retained Players:
- Virat Kohli (Rs 21 crore)
- Rajat Patidar (Rs 11 crore)
- Yash Dayal (Rs 5 crore)
Released Players:
- Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and others were released ahead of the auction, including several young talents and international players like Will Jacks and Lockie Ferguson.
RCB’s major signings at the auction have strengthened their squad, and fans are excited to see how these new additions perform in the upcoming season.
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