The much-awaited IPL 2025 mega auction was held in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, where an aggregate of 577 players went under the hammer. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made some strategic moves, securing a total of 22 players over the course of the two-day event.
Among the key signings for the franchise were England’s versatile all-rounder, Liam Livingstone, who brings a wealth of power-hitting and handy bowling options to the team. Additionally, RCB bolstered their squad with the addition of Australian stars Josh Hazlewood, a proven pacer with experience in T20 cricket, and Tim David, a hard-hitting middle-order batter, known for his explosive batting skills in high-pressure situations. These acquisitions are expected to significantly strengthen RCB’s lineup ahead of IPL 2025.
RCB Full Squad:
| Player | Price (INR) |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Rs. 21 crore (Retained) |
| Rajat Patidar | Rs. 11 crore (Retained) |
| Yash Dayal | Rs. 5 crore (Retained) |
| Liam Livingstone | Rs. 8.75 crore |
| Phil Salt | Rs. 11.50 crore |
| Jitesh Sharma | Rs. 11 crore |
| Josh Hazlewood | Rs. 12.50 crore |
| Rasikh Dar | Rs. 6 crore |
| Suyash Sharma | Rs. 2.60 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. 1.50 crore |
| Nuwan Thushara | Rs. 1.60 crore |
| Manoj Bhandage | Rs. 30 lakh |
| Jacob Bethell | Rs. 2.60 crore |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Rs. 2 crore |
| Swastik Chhikara | Rs. 30 lakh |
| Lungi Ngidi | Rs. 1 crore |
| Abhinandan Singh | Rs. 30 lakh |
| Mohit Rathee | Rs. 30 lakh |
