IPL 2025: 3 RCB Players To Watch Out For In Vijay Hazare Trophy

Sakshi Sharma

Rajat Patidar in IPL 2024 (Source:@/rrjjt_01,x.com)Rajat Patidar in IPL 2024 (Source:@/rrjjt_01,x.com)

As the domestic cricket season progresses, the highly anticipated Vijay Hazare Trophy is set to commence on December 21, 2024. A total of 38 teams will participate, with 135 matches scheduled in the competition. 

The excitement is at an all-time high, especially with several big IPL players participating this season. In this article, let's take a look at three players from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)  who are likely to shine and make their mark in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25.

Rajat Patidar

Rajat Patidar has been in exceptional form for Madhya Pradesh in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT 2024). He was the second-highest run-scorer with 428 runs from 9 matches. He played a crucial knock of 81 runs in the SMAT final against Mumbai. His performance in mega events has further solidified his reputation as a reliable and versatile middle-order batter. 

Regarding IPL 2025, RCB retained Patidar for Rs 11 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, and he is expected to play a major role for RCB. 

So, to conclude, Rajat Patidar’s recent form and performance make him an ideal candidate, and he can be the player to watch out for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has proven once again why he is still considered one of the most celebrated fast bowlers.  In 2024 SMAT, the veteran pacer’s standout moment came with a sensational hat-trick against Jharkhand. It is important to mention that he finished the tournament with 11 wickets in 9 matches at an economy rate of 6.03. 

Talking about IPL, RCB secured Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s services for Rs 10.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. His performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy will be closely watched, and he can be the player to watch out for the much-awaited domestic tournament.

Krunal Pandya

Krunal Pandya recent performance for Baroda in recently concluded SMAT 2024 has been decent. However, his performance with the bat was not so impressive but he did dominated the tournament with his effective bowling. He took 8 wickets in 9 matches at an economy rate of 6.77. It is important to mention that in IPL 2025, RCB bought Krunal Pandya for Rs 5.75 crore in auction.

So, with the Vijay Hazare Trophy on the horizon, Pandya will be eager to continue his steady form, and his contribution could be vital for Baroda in Vijay Hazare Trophy.