RCB IPL 2025 Playing XI Squad: Full Player List, Retentions, and New Signings

5 Dariya News

13-Mar-2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore has been one of the most favourite teams in the IPL. RCB is a team that is known for its players. However, the IPL trophy has still eluded the team. In an attempt to finally break this curse, RCB have taken some bold steps in the auction and retention plans and IPL 2025 is all set to begin very soon.

With young, talented players, experienced veterans and well-chosen new players, the club has seen a new look this season. This in-depth analysis of the RCB IPL 2025 roster will provide you with all the information you want, including retentions, new signings, strengths, weaknesses and even the potential starting lineup, whether you are a dedicated RCB supporter or just a cricket fanatic. Let's get started!

RCB Retained Players 2025

The team has decided to retain three key players who are considered the backbone of the team, and these players are Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal. For the 2025 season, Virat Kohli has been retained for Rs 21 crore, Rajat Patidar has been retained for Rs 11 crore, and Yash Dayal has been retained by RCB for Rs 5 crore.

RCB New Signings 2025

Player	Role	Price
Liam Livingstone	Batting All-Rounder	Rs 8.75 crore
Phil Salt	Wicketkeeper-Batter	Rs 11.50 crore
Jitesh Sharma	Wicketkeeper-Batter	Rs 11 crore
Josh Hazlewood	Bowler	Rs 12.50 crore
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	Bowler	Rs 10.75 crore
Krunal Pandya	Bowling All-Rounder	Rs 5.75 crore
Tim David	All-Rounder	Rs 3 crore
Rasikh Salam Dar	Bowler	Rs 6 crore
Suyash Sharma	Bowler	Rs 2.60 crore
Jacob Bethell	Batting All-Rounder	Rs 2.60 crore
Devdutt Padikkal	Batter	Rs 2 crore
Nuwan Thushara	Bowler	Rs 1.60 crore
Romario Shepherd	Bowling All-Rounder	Rs 1.50 crore
Lungi Ngidi	Bowler	Rs 1 crore

RCB Released Players 2025

RCB had to let go of some big names to make room for new players. The most prominent releases include Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis. Despite the fact that these players were crucial last season, RCB's decision to let them go reflects a change in approach, with the emphasis being on assembling a well-rounded squad with a strong Indian core.

RCB IPL 2025 Strategy

As per RCB's clear strategy for IPL 2025, the Indian core will be strengthened and influential foreign players will be added. The team has a strong base with Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in bowling and Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar in batting.

All-rounders like Tim David, Liam Livingstone and Krunal Pandya provide versatility to the team and enable them to adjust to different match situations. The balance of youth and experience has been ensured by emphasising on new Indian talents like Rasikh Salam Dar and Yash Dayal.

RCB Probable Playing XI 2025

A look at RCB's probable starting lineup for IPL 2025:

Player	Role
Virat Kohli	Batter
Phil Salt	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Rajat Patidar (C)	Batter
Liam Livingstone	Batting All-Rounder
Tim David	All-Rounder
Krunal Pandya	Bowling All-Rounder
Jitesh Sharma	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Josh Hazlewood	Bowler
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	Bowler
Yash Dayal	Bowler
Rasikh Salam Dar	Bowler

Conclusion

RCB's IPL 2025 squad, with new and retained players, looks promising. As always, execution will be key, but the club has the strength to compete with the best. Will RCB finally win the title this year? Time will tell, but one thing is for sure: this season will be exciting!

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