RCB squad for IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) could finally fulfill their dream of winning the IPL title in 2025. RCB has a golden chance to build a formidable squad in the IPL 2025 auction. The franchise retained only three players for the upcoming season: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and uncapped Yash Dayal.
RCB made a strong comeback last year after losing seven consecutive matches and reached the playoffs. Now, the team management is focused on building the best possible squad, having reached the finals three times but settling for the runner-up position. RCB has qualified for the playoffs nine times in IPL history.
It is noteworthy that RCB retained Virat Kohli for 21 crores, Rajat Patidar for 11 crores, and Yash Dayal for 5 crores.
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RCB squad for IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bangalore is focused on building a strong squad for the IPL 2025 auction underway in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. For this, they are bidding on several key players. Let’s take a look at how RCB’s squad has been shaped so far:
Virat Kohli (21 crores), Rajat Patidar (11 crores), Yash Dayal (5 crores), Liam Livingstone (base price – 2 crores, sold for 8.75 crores in IPL Mega Auction 2025).
List Of Players Bought By RCB In IPL 2025 Mega Auction
Liam Livingstone- Rs 8.75 Crore
List Of Players Retained By RCB
Virat Kohli- Rs 21 cr
Rajat Patidar- Rs 11 Cr
Yash Dayal- Rs 4 Cr
RCB Needs Luck
It is worth mentioning that RCB has been one of the most beloved teams of IPL fans. Unfortunately, they have never managed to win the title. RCB reached the finals three times in 2009, 2011, and 2016 but missed out on the title. Now, with Kohli’s presence, the team will look to make a bold performance and create history by winning the title for the first time.
RCB’s Performance in IPL History
| Year | League Position | Playoff Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7th | – |
| 2009 | 3rd | Runners-up |
| 2010 | 4th | – |
| 2011 | 1st | Runners-up |
| 2012 | 5th | – |
| 2013 | 5th | – |
| 2014 | 7th | – |
| 2015 | 3rd | Playoffs |
| 2016 | 2nd | Runners-up |
| 2017 | 8th | – |
| 2018 | 6th | – |
| 2019 | 8th | – |
| 2020 | 4th | Playoffs |
| 2021 | 3rd | Playoffs |
| 2022 | 4th | Playoffs |
| 2023 | 6th | – |
| 2024 | 4th | Playoffs |
Showed Strength in the Previous Season
It’s worth reminding everyone that no team can afford to underestimate RCB. Last season, the team lost seven out of eight matches and was on the verge of being eliminated from the league stage. But Faf du Plessis-led RCB made a spectacular comeback and reached the playoffs. Now, with a stronger squad, their only goal is to win the title.