Siraj to Green: RCB's probable retained players ahead of IPL 2025 auction

Despite having players like Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, and Ab De Villiers play for them, the Bengaluru-based franchise has failed to capture the ultimate glory in the 17 seasons

If there is one team in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) that has never lacked star power, it would be Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). However, despite having players like Chris Gayle, Ross Taylor, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and AB de Villiers play for them, the Bengaluru-based franchise has failed to capture the ultimate glory in the 17 seasons. They came close to winning the title by reaching the finals in 2009 and 2016 but could not cross the line in the final moments. With the IPL 2025 auction in sight, RCB will need to first form the best possible retention list before the October 31, 2024 deadline. Considering all these factors, let’s look at RCB’s possible retention list for season 18.  Check India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 2 LIVE SCORE and MATCH UPDATES HERE 

Virat Kohli 

The first possible retention for RCB, with no second guesses, is none other than former RCB and Indian skipper Virat Kohli. Kohli started his IPL career with RCB in 2008 and has been with them ever since. It would be the biggest shock in the history of IPL if RCB decides to let the star batter go into the auction, and if he is retained, there is no other spot for him than number one for Rs 18 crore. 

Virat Kohli stats for RCB
Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	252	37	8004	113	38.67	131.97	8	55	705	272	115
2024	15	3	741	113*	61.75	154.7	1	5	62	38	8
2023	14	2	639	101*	53.25	139.82	2	6	65	16	13
2022	16	1	341	73	22.73	115.99	0	2	32	8	9
2021	15	1	405	72*	28.92	119.46	0	3	43	9	8
2020	15	4	466	90*	42.36	121.35	0	3	23	11	3
2019	14	0	464	100	33.14	141.46	1	2	46	13	5
2018	14	3	530	92*	48.18	139.1	0	4	52	18	8
2017	10	0	308	64	30.8	122.22	0	4	23	11	6
2016	16	4	973	113	81.08	152.03	4	7	83	38	6
2015	16	5	505	82*	45.9	130.82	0	3	35	23	7
2014	14	1	359	73	27.61	122.1	0	2	23	16	7
2013	16	2	634	99	45.28	138.73	0	6	64	22	7
2012	16	2	364	73*	28	111.65	0	2	33	9	7
2011	16	4	557	71	46.41	121.08	0	4	55	16	7
2010	16	2	307	58	27.9	144.81	0	1	26	12	3
2009	16	2	246	50	22.36	112.32	0	1	22	8	9
2008	13	1	165	38	15	105.09	0	0	18	4	2

 

Glenn Maxwell 

While the last season did not go as impressively as everyone expected, the Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will still be one of the priority picks for RCB ahead of IPL 2025. Maxwell has the ability to change the game with both bat and ball, and his exceptional fielding skills only add to his reputation. If RCB wants to win their maiden title in season 18, they are more than likely to bank on Maxwell one more time and retain him at the number two spot for Rs 14 crore. 

 

Glenn Maxwell stats for RCB
Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	134	17	2771	95	24.74	156.73	0	18	232	160	47
2024	10	0	52	28	5.78	120.93	0	0	6	2	3
2023	14	2	400	77	33.33	183.49	0	5	29	31	4
2022	13	2	301	55	27.36	169.1	0	1	31	15	5
2021	15	2	513	78	42.75	144.1	0	6	48	21	5

  Md Siraj 

The Indian pacer, Md Siraj, is one of the best rising stars in cricket at the moment. His ability to take wickets in all three phases of the game makes him a must-have player for any team, and since they already have him, they would not want to fight for him at the auction table but rather retain him straight away. RCB can offer Siraj the number three spot on their retention list for Rs 11 crore. 

Md Siraj stats for RCB
Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4W	5W
Career	93	1958	2823	93	4/21	30.35	8.65	21.05	2	0
2024	14	324	496	15	3/43	33.07	9.19	21.6	0	0
2023	14	300	376	19	4/21	19.79	7.52	15.79	1	0
2022	15	306	514	9	2/30	57.11	10.08	34	0	0
2021	15	312	353	11	3/27	32.09	6.78	28.36	0	0
2020	9	163	236	11	3/08	21.45	8.68	14.81	0	0
2019	9	169	269	7	2/38	38.42	9.55	24.14	0	0
2018	11	246	367	11	3/25	33.36	8.95	22.36	0	0

 

Faf du Plessis 

Ever since he joined the RCB camp, the former South African international has been the most consistent batter for the team. In addition, he is also the skipper of the Bengaluru-based side. Releasing him would mean RCB will not only need a replacement batter, but also a captain, meaning it is more than likely that RCB will retain him at the number four spot for Rs 18 crore. 

Faf du Plessis stats for RCB
Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	145	11	4571	96	35.99	136.37	0	37	421	166	81
2024	15	0	438	64	29.2	161.62	0	4	47	21	8
2023	14	1	730	84	56.15	153.68	0	8	60	36	3
2022	16	1	468	96	31.2	127.52	0	3	49	13	4

 

Cameron Green 

The Australian all-rounder has been a match-winner in recent times for any team he has played for, whether in franchise cricket or international cricket. Having players like Green in the squad strengthens both the batting and bowling of the team. RCB can be expected to retain Green for IPL 2025 at the number five spot for Rs 14 crore. 

Cameron Green stats for RCB
Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	29	11	707	100*	41.59	153.7	1	2	62	32	10
2024	13	4	255	46	31.88	143.26	0	0	22	10	5

  RCB squad in IPL 2024 

Player	Nationality	Role	Price
Virat Kohli	Indian	Batsman	₹15,00,00,000.00
Glenn Maxwell	Overseas	All-Rounder	₹11,00,00,000.00
Faf Du Plessis	Overseas	Batsman	₹7,00,00,000.00
Mohammed Siraj	Indian	Bowler	₹7,00,00,000.00
Dinesh Karthik	Indian	Wicket Keeper	₹5,50,00,000.00
Anuj Rawat	Indian	Wicket Keeper	₹3,40,00,000.00
Mahipal Lomror	Indian	All-Rounder	₹95,00,000.00
Karn Sharma	Indian	Bowler	₹50,00,000.00
Suyash Prabhudessai	Indian	All-Rounder	₹30,00,000.00
Akash Deep	Indian	Bowler	₹20,00,000.00
Will Jacks	Overseas	Batter	₹3,20,00,000.00
Reece Topley	Overseas	Bowler	₹1,90,00,000.00
Himanshu Sharma	Indian	Bowler	₹20,00,000.00
Manoj Bhandage	Indian	All-Rounder	₹20,00,000.00
Vyshak Vijaykumar	Indian	Bowler	₹20,00,000.00
Mayank Dagar	Indian	All-Rounder	₹1,80,00,000.00
Alzarri Joseph	Overseas	Bowler	₹11,50,00,000.00
Yash Dayal	Indian	Bowler	₹5,00,00,000.00
Lockie Ferguson	Overseas	Bowler	₹2,00,00,000.00
Tom Curran	Overseas	All-Rounder	₹1,50,00,000.00
Saurav Chuahan	Indian	Batter	₹20,00,000.00
Swapnil Singh	Indian	All-Rounder	₹20,00,000.00