IPL 2025: RCB Targeted XI, Budget Allocation And Mega Auction Plan - All You Need To Know

Virat Kohli for RCB [Source: @ImTanujSingh/x.com]

The IPL 2025 mega auction will be crucial for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They will be looking to turn the tables this time around. With the following and support that they have, they might look to end the 17-year drought by building a solid unit during the IPL 2025 mega auction. 

Over the years, RCB has faltered in auctions and failed to cope with the mistakes it made during tournaments. Their tendency to go after big names without thinking about the players' utility has repeatedly hurt them. RCB will be looking to put an end to this during the IPL 2025 mega auction. The franchise is expected to see a better plan and strategy during the mega event.

Before moving on to their targets for the IPL 2025, let us look at their retention list.

RCB Retained Player List For IPL 2025

Slots To Filled In Auction- 22
Purse Left - INR 83 Cr

Targeted Opener For RCB In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

KL Rahul will be RCB's prime target in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction [Source: @ImTanujSingh/x.com]

KL Rahul - Base Price INR 2 Cr

Estimated Spent - INR -15 - 20 Cr

RCB has retained Virat Kohli for a hefty sum of INR 21 Cr. The Indian superstar has been synonymous with the franchise, so it was not a surprise that they retained him. Kohli has long played the role of the team's opener. 

It is expected that they will target KL Rahul as Kohli’s partner. In KL Rahul, they will get the captain. They need to fill Faf du Plessis's shoes and get a stable opener.

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Targeted Middle Order For RCB In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

David Miller can be a valuable addition for RCB [Source: @Farzan_Tweets/x.com]

Will Jacks (Base Price INR 2 Cr), Livingstone (Base Price INR 2 Cr), David Miller (Base Price INR 2 Cr)

Estimated Spent - INR 25-30 Cr

Will Jacks was one of the main reasons that RCB were able to scrip the dramatic turnaround during IPL 2024. Besides, RCB always prefer a top-order batter who can bowl a couple of overs for them. Jacks might be returning to the franchise after having already proven his worth to the team.

RCB have always looked to add firepower to their batting. However, so far, their middle order has suffered due to them loading the big players at the top. With Liam Livingstone, they will have an explosive batter in the middle order and also a bowler who can give them some valuable overs in the middle phase.

If RCB can draft David Miller into their side, it will solve their forever headache of searching for a finisher. Miller has proven himself to be an effective finisher and match-winner in the IPL and could be a valuable addition to the RCB squad.

Targeted All-rounder For RCB In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Washington Sundar playing for RCB [Source: @IPL/x.com]

Washington Sundar (Base Price INR 2Cr), Yudhvir Singh Charak (Base Price INR 30 Lakhs)

Estimated Spent - INR 10-15 Cr

With his ability to be an effective contributor with both the bat and the ball, Washington Sundar could be very useful for RCB. Besides, he has played for them previously, and the franchise might look to bring him back.

Yudhvir Singh Charak’s presence might add flexibility and dynamism to the RCB playing XI. Charak can be effective with the new ball and can also play a cameo with the bat lower down the order.

Targeted Bowlers For RCB In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Mitchell Starc in RCB Jersey [Source: @ImTanujSingh/x.com]

Mitchell Starc (Base Price INR 2 CR), Mohammad Siraj (Base Price INR 2 Cr)

Estimated Spent - INR - 15-20 Cr

Mitchell Starc is a clutch bowler, and his presence increased the strength, depth and flexibility of the team. Starc was the key in KKR’s title run last year, and that will increase his value at the auction. The fact that his presence in RCB during the IPL 2016 resulted in one of their best campaigns will induce the management to go after him.

Mohammed Siraj has been an important part of the RCB set-up. He has done a decent job for them, and he is on the flat track of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. There is a chance that RCB will look to repurchase their trusted soldier during the IPL 2025 meg auction.

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Back-Up Plans For RCB In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Faf du Plessis, Rachin Ravindra, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma, Shahbaz Ahmed, Lockie Ferguson, Finn Allen, Suyash Prabhudessai, Manoj Bhandage, Anshul Kamboj, Akeal Hosein, Gerald Coetzee, Akash Deep, Abdul Samad, Angrish Raghuvanshi, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa.

Targeted Playing 12 For RCB In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Virat Kohli
KL Rahul (C) (WK)
Rajat Patidar
Will Jacks ✈️
Liam Livingstone ✈️
David Miller ✈️
Washington Sundar
Yudhvir Singh Charak
Yash Dayal
Mitchell Starc ✈️
Mohammad Siraj
Impact Player - Tanush Kotian/Anuj Rawat (Batting First/Bowling First)

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