Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are one of the 10 franchise teams competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Founded in 2008 and owned by United Spirits, RCB have played in the IPL final thrice in 2009, 2011, and 2016. Under director Mo Bobat and head coach Andy Flower, RCB have a squad full of experienced players such as Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar, and emerging talents.
RCB's 2025 squad is a mix of seasoned Indian stars such as Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Krunal Pandya, alongside international players such as Liam Livingstone and Josh Hazlewood. With uncapped players adding depth and unpredictability, RCB's revamped roster aims to challenge expectations and continue the team's legacy. The team are aiming to improve their IPL 2024 playoffs qualification in the IPL 2025.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Squad
RCB retained three players, including Virat Kohli, for INR 21 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. They also spent INR 82.25 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, as per the official IPL website.
| Player | Country | Role |
| Josh Hazlewood | Australia | Bowler |
| Phil Salt | England | Wicket-keeper/Batter |
| Jitesh Sharma | India | Wicket-keeper/Batter |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | India | Bowler |
| Liam Livingstone | England | All-rounder |
| Rasikh Dar | India | Bowler |
| Krunal Pandya | India | All-rounder |
| Tim David | Australia | Batter |
| Jacob Bethell | England | Batter |
| Suyash Sharma | India | Bowler |
| Mayank Agarwal* | India | Batter |
| Nuwan Thushara | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
| Romario Shepherd | West Indies | All-rounder |
| Lungisani Ngidi* | South Africa | Bowler |
| Swapnil Singh | India | Bowler |
| Mohit Rathee | India | Bowler |
| Abhinandan Singh | India | Bowler |
| Swastik Chhikara | India | Batter |
| Manoj Bhandage | India | All-rounder |
| Virat Kohli | India | Batter |
| Rajat Patidar | India | Batter |
| Yash Dayal | India | Bowler |
- *Mayank Agarwal replaced Devdutt Paddikal in the RCB squad for the IPL 2025
- * Lungi Ngidi will be in the RCB squad until May 25, 2025. He will leave the squad to join South Africa's national duties.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Indian Players List
| Player | Role |
| Jitesh Sharma | Wicket-keeper/Batter |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| Rasikh Dar | Bowler |
| Krunal Pandya | All-rounder |
| Suyash Sharma | Bowler |
| Mayank Agarwal | Batter |
| Swapnil Singh | Bowler |
| Mohit Rathee | Bowler |
| Abhinandan Singh | Bowler |
| Swastik Chhikara | Batter |
| Manoj Bhandage | All-rounder |
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Rajat Patidar | Batter |
| Yash Dayal | Bowler |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Overseas Players List
| Player | Country | Role |
| Josh Hazlewood | Australia | Bowler |
| Phil Salt | England | Wicket-keeper/Batter |
| Liam Livingstone | England | All-rounder |
| Tim David | Australia | Batter |
| Jacob Bethell | England | Batter |
| Nuwan Thushara | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
| Romario Shepherd | West Indies | All-rounder |
| Lungisani Ngidi (until May 25, 2025) | South Africa | Bowler |
| Blessing Muzarabani (from May 26, 2025) | Zimbabwe | Bowler |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Auction Buys
RCB's most expensive acquisition in the IPL 2025 auction was Josh Hazlewood as they bought the Australian for INR 12.5 crore.
| Player | Base Price | Winning Bid | Capped/Uncapped |
| Josh Hazlewood | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹12,50,00,000 | Capped |
| Phil Salt | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹11,50,00,000 | Capped |
| Jitesh Sharma | ₹1,00,00,000 | ₹11,00,00,000 | Capped |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹10,75,00,000 | Capped |
| Liam Livingstone | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹8,75,00,000 | Capped |
| Rasikh Dar | ₹30,00,000 | ₹6,00,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Krunal Pandya | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹5,75,00,000 | Capped |
| Tim David | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹3,00,00,000 | Capped |
| Jacob Bethell | ₹1,25,00,000 | ₹2,60,00,000 | Capped |
| Suyash Sharma | ₹30,00,000 | ₹2,60,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Devdutt Padikkal | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹2,00,00,000 | Capped |
| Nuwan Thushara | ₹75,00,000 | ₹1,60,00,000 | Capped |
| Romario Shepherd | ₹1,50,00,000 | ₹1,50,00,000 | Capped |
| Swapnil Singh | ₹30,00,000 | ₹50,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Mohit Rathee | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Abhinandan Singh | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Swastik Chhikara | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Manoj Bhandage | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | Uncapped |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Replacements
RCB signed Mayank Agarwal as a replacement for Devdutt Paddikal, who picked up a hamstring injury after scoring 247 runs in 10 IPL 2025 games, for INR 1 crore. The franchise have also signed Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani as a temporary replacement for Lungi Ngidi, who will leave RCB after May 25, for INR 75 lakh.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Auction Purse Value
RCB retained only three players in the IPL 2025 auction by spending INR 37 crore from their purse. As a result, they had a huge purse of INR 83 crore, which was spent comfortably during the auction. RCB spent INR 82.5 crores on 19 players, due to which the management had INR 75 lakh remaining after the auction was over.
| Franchise | Purse Balance | Retention Spent | Auction Spent | Purse Remaining |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | INR 120 crore | INR 37 crore | INR 82.25 crore | INR 75 lakh |
FAQs on RCB
A. RCB retained only Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
A. Virat Kohli, who has a salary of INR 21 crores, is the highest paid player in RCB's squad.
A. Josh Hazelwood, who was bought for INR 12.5 crores, was the most expensive buy for RCB in the IPL 2025 auction.
A. RCB bought eight overseas players in the IPL 2025 auction.
