The eagerly awaited IPL 2025 Mega Auction is started in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, at the prestigious Abady Al-Johar Arena. This event is historic as it marks only the second time an IPL auction is being held outside India, with last year’s auction taking place in Dubai. With 577 players up for grabs, the auction promises to be a thrilling spectacle as franchises compete to strengthen their squads for the next three years.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are heading into the 2025 IPL Mega Auction with ₹83 crore in their budget, the second-largest purse after the Punjab Kings. With this substantial amount, RCB is poised to make significant moves.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
- Head Coach: Andy Flower
- Chairman: Prathmesh Mishra
- Director of Cricket: Mo Bobat
RCB has made headlines by retaining Virat Kohli for ₹21 crore, making him the first Indian player to surpass the ₹20 crore mark in IPL history. There are also rumors that Kohli might be appointed as the captain from the next season. Additionally, the franchise has retained Rajat Patidar for ₹11 crore and uncapped player Yash Dayal for ₹4 crore.
As one of the most watched teams, RCB aims to build a squad capable of ending their 17-year IPL trophy drought. With only three players retained, they have ₹83 crore left in their purse to make strategic buys at the auction.
List Of Players Retained By RCB:
Virat Kohli- Rs 21 cr
Rajat Patidar- Rs 11 Cr
Yash Dayal- Rs 4 Cr
List Of Players Bought By RCB In IPL 2025 Mega Auction:
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RCB Full Squad For IPL 2025
| Player | Price |
| Virat Kohli | Rs 21 Cr |
| Rajat Patidar | Rs 11 Cr |
| Yash Dayal | Rs 4 Cr |
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