IPL 2025: Glenn Maxwell To Return? 3 All-Rounders RCB Will Target In Mega Auction

Akshita Patel

3 top all-rounder picks for RCB ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]3 top all-rounder picks for RCB ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be tasked to rebuild a potent squad from scratch at the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction. They retained only 3 players, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal and are left with a huge remaining purse of INR 84 crores.

RCB's shopping list will consist of middle order batsmen, quality all-rounders and a mixed blend of spinners and pace bowlers. In addition to this, RCB will be able to buy back their released players at their market value on the IPL 2025 auction table, as they hold 3 RTM cards.

All-rounders are difference makers in the shorter-format, especially in IPL, where margin of error is less. For RCB, picking up all-rounders that suit their combination is essential because the budget is certainly not the problem.

Here are 3 all-rounders RCB can target at the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction table.

3. Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar [Source: @RCBTweets/X.com]Washington Sundar [Source: @RCBTweets/X.com]

Why will RCB target Washington Sundar?

Washington Sundar initially kicked off his IPL career with RCB and played 4 full seasons before joining SRH. Sundar's rise as an all-rounder is exceptional. During a recent Test series against New Zealand, he picked up 16 wickets in 2 games. In domestic cricket as well, Sundar bats at top order and has achieved notable success. 

While his IPL appearances lasted only 60 games, Sundar makes sense for RCB. He can bat higher in the lineup and bowl 4 economical overs at any time in the innings. Sundar can also control runs in the powerplay and pick wickets in death overs. He is a complete package for RCB at an estimated price range of INR 6-9 crores.

2. Venkatesh Iyer

Venkatesh Iyer [Source: @Rokte_Amarr_KKR/X.com]Venkatesh Iyer [Source: @Rokte_Amarr_KKR/X.com]

Why will RCB target Venkatesh Iyer?

Venkatesh Iyer is another excellent batting all-rounder for RCB. In 51 games for KKR, Iyer amassed 1326 runs with a hundred, 11 fifties and 61 sixes. With the ball, he possesses 3 wickets with 10.59 economy. Iyer, being a left-handed batter, can add the necessary balance to the batting lineup and can fit anywhere in the middle-order. Moreover, Iyer's fearless intent and big-hitting abilities can beat any bowling strategy on a particular day. Also, his part-time medium pace offers RCB a sixth bowling option, which becomes extremely crucial in tight games. His base price is INR 2 crores, but RCB can easily get him for INR 8-9 crores.

1. Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Glenn Maxwell [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

Why will RCB target Glenn Maxwell?

RCB is expected to use an RTM card for Glenn Maxwell. In 4 seasons with RCB, Maxwell scored 1266 runs and picked 18 wickets. While his 2024 season was horrendous (52 runs in 10 games, Maxwell still is an X-factor for RCB. His ability to bat explosively, bowl off-spin, and field like a live wire makes him a complete T20 package. 

His unorthodox stroke play with reverse sweeps and switch hits allows him to expose field placements and dismantle bowling attacks in the middle overs. Also, at this juncture in his career, where he has been witnessing a decline in form, his potential bid is unlikely to cross INR 6-7 crores. Hence, RCB will get him for a steal deal.