RCB's most costly player, full list of players bought in IPL 2025 auction

Check Royal Challengers Bengaluru's full squad, players' salary, most expensive player, list of retained players ahead of IPL 2025 here

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made significant investment in pace bowlers during IPL 2025 mega auction, assembling a star-studded roster that blends international heavyweights, experienced Indian players, and emerging talent. The franchise also retained three key players ahead of the auction, ensuring a solid foundation for the IPL 2025.   

   

 

Big auction buys

 

RCB's most expensive purchase was Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, who was acquired for Rs 12.50 crore. Known for his accuracy and ability to perform in pressure situations, Hazlewood will lead the bowling attack alongside retained left-arm pacer Yash Dayal.

 

 

In a bid to strengthen their batting, RCB shelled out Rs 11.50 crore for England’s attacking wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt and Rs 11 crore for Indian keeper-batter Jitesh Sharma. Both are expected to play pivotal roles in providing firepower to the middle order. 

 

The experienced Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was another notable addition for Rs 10.75 crore, bringing his invaluable swing and death-over skills to the team. RCB also added English all-rounder Liam Livingstone for Rs 8.75 crore and Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya for Rs 5.75 crore, adding depth and versatility to their squad.

 

Investing in Young Talent

  RCB demonstrated a commitment to nurturing young talent by signing uncapped players Rasikh Dar (Rs 6 crore) and Suyash Sharma (Rs 2.60 crore). Both players are seen as exciting prospects with the potential to make an impact in the IPL.

 

Players bought by RCB in IPL 2025 mega auction
Sr. No.	Player	Base Price	Winning Bid	Capped/UncappedCappedUncapped
1	Josh Hazlewood	Rs 2,00,00,000	Rs 12,50,00,000	Capped
2	Phil Salt	Rs 2,00,00,000	Rs 11,50,00,000	Capped
3	Jitesh Sharma	Rs 1,00,00,000	Rs 11,00,00,000	Capped
4	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	Rs 2,00,00,000	Rs 10,75,00,000	Capped
5	Liam Livingstone	Rs 2,00,00,000	Rs 8,75,00,000	Capped
6	Rasikh Dar	Rs 30,00,000	Rs 6,00,00,000	Uncapped
7	Krunal Pandya	Rs 2,00,00,000	Rs 5,75,00,000	Capped
8	Suyash Sharma	Rs 30,00,000	Rs 2,60,00,000	Uncapped
9	Devdutt Padikkal	Rs 2,00,00,000	Rs 2,00,00,000	Capped
10	Nuwan Thushara	Rs 75,00,000	Rs 1,60,00,000	Capped
11	Romario Shepherd	Rs 1,50,00,000	Rs 1,50,00,000	Capped
12	Lungisani Ngidi	Rs 1,00,00,000	Rs 1,00,00,000	Capped
13	Swapnil Singh	Rs 30,00,000	Rs 50,00,000	Uncapped
14	Abhinandan Singh	Rs 30,00,000	Rs 30,00,000	Uncapped
15	Swastik Chhikara	Rs 30,00,000	Rs 30,00,000	Uncapped
16	Manoj Bhandage	Rs 30,00,000	Rs 30,00,000	Uncapped
17	Jacob Bethel	Rs 1,25,00,000	Rs 2,60,00,000	Capped
18	Tim David	Rs 2,00,00,000	Rs 3,00,00,000	Capped
19	Mohit Rathee	Rs 30,00,000	Rs 30,00,000	Uncapped

 

RCB's Core Retentions 

Ahead of the auction, RCB retained three players to ensure continuity in their lineup. Franchise icon Virat Kohli was retained for Rs 21 crore, while rising star Rajat Patidar (Rs 11 crore) and promising pacer Yash Dayal (Rs 5 crore) were also retained to form the core of the squad.

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained players list
Category	Player name and IPL salary in rupees
Retention 1	Virat Kohli (21 cr)
Retention 2	Rajat Patidar (11 cr)
Retention 3	Yash Dayal (5 cr)