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IPL 2025: 3 South African Players Virat Kohli's RCB Will Target During The Mega Auction

Poulomi Chakraborty

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The excitement for the IPL 2025 is already high, and the grand auction is knocking on the door. The craze for South African players remains high almost every season. Over the years, they have proved their resilience on the big stage.

IPL 2025 mega auction is just one sleep away. Franchises are doing their last-time homework. 31 South African players have been shortlisted for the mega auction. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s interest in South Africans is well-known in the IPL universe. This time, they will try hard to get a few of them in their squad. Let’s explore three South African players RCB can target in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Kagiso Rabada:

Why will Royal Challengers Bengaluru bet for Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada is a legendary bowler in South Africa’s fast bowling unit. He is a fierce competitor in front of his opponent. Kagiso Rabada came into the IPL arena in 2017. After that, he became an iconic bowler in the cash-rich league. After making a debut, IPL 2022 was the most iconic year of his IPL career till now. In that season, he secured 23 wickets in 13 matches.

In the last season, he played 11 matches and secured 11 scalps. Rabada’s yorker is always a terror to the opponent. His speed works as one of his biggest weapons. Before stepping into the IPL 2025, Rabada will be a great bowling option for RCB to add more strength to their fast bowling unit. Chinnaswamy can roll crazy with Rabada’s rhythm.

Keshav Maharaj:

Why will Royal Challengers Bengaluru bet for Keshav Maharaj?

Keshav Maharaj is another iconic bowler of South Africa’s bowling unit. The Indian-origin spinner is a formidable force in their spin department. Over the years, he has proved himself on the big stage. He made his IPL debut in 2024. In that season, he secured 2 wickets in 2 matches.

Before stepping into the new season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will try hard to make a mighty spin section. With years of experience and exceptional bowling techniques, the South African spinner can be a go-to choice for them.

Nandre Burger:

Why will Royal Challengers Bengaluru bet for Keshav Maharaj?

In modern South African cricket, Nandre Burger is a big name. He made his debut in IPL in the last year and grabbed the attention with this exceptional performance. The left-arm fast-medium bowler is known for fast speed.

In the last season, he was in great form as he secured 6 wickets in his first 4 matches. In the

The entire season, he carried on his form. His efficiency with the new ball is exceptional. Along with Yash Dayal, he can make a potential impact in the game. If RCB picks him up in the auction, it would be a masterstroke by them.