IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Retained, Released Players, and Purse Remaining Ahead of Mega Auction

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have made strategic decisions in their retention list as they prepare for the IPL 2025 mega auction. Despite consistent performances over recent seasons, an IPL title continues to elude the franchise. 

Aiming for a fresh approach, RCB has chosen to retain only a few core players while releasing many others. Notably, Virat Kohli remains the cornerstone of the squad, though former captain Faf du Plessis has been released, largely due to his age and the financial implications. 

With a hefty auction purse available, RCB is gearing up to invest in a younger squad to build a strong team for the future.

RCB Retained Players for IPL 2025

Virat Kohli (Batter) – ₹21 crore

As RCB’s highest retention, Kohli’s presence ensures stability and experience in the batting order. Known for his aggressive gameplay and consistent performances, Kohli will be central to RCB’s title aspirations in IPL 2025.

Rajat Patidar (Batter) – ₹11 crore

A promising middle-order batter, Patidar has shown flashes of brilliance in previous seasons. His retention reflects RCB’s confidence in his ability to anchor innings and provide crucial runs in the middle overs.

Yash Dayal (Bowler) – ₹5 crore

Retained to bolster the bowling lineup, Dayal brings pace and swing to RCB’s bowling attack. His inclusion strengthens the team’s pace department as they look to revamp their bowling unit.

RCB Released Players for IPL 2025

• Faf du Plessis (Batter)
• Glenn Maxwell (All-rounder)
• Mohammed Siraj (Bowler)
• Dinesh Karthik (Wicketkeeper-batter)
• Vyshak Vijaykumar (Bowler)
• Manoj Bhandage (All-rounder)
• Anuj Rawat (Wicketkeeper-batter)
• Suyash Prabhudessai (All-rounder)
• Akash Deep (Bowler)
• Reece Topley (Bowler)
• Rajan Kumar (Bowler)
• Himanshu Sharma (All-rounder)
• Karn Sharma (Bowler)
• Mahipal Lomror (Batter)
• Will Jacks (All-rounder)
• Cameron Green (All-rounder)
• Alzarri Joseph (Bowler)
• Tom Curran (All-rounder)
• Lockie Ferguson (Bowler)
• Swapnil Singh (All-rounder)
• Saurav Chauhan (All-rounder)
• Mayank Dagar (All-rounder)

RCB Remaining Purse for IPL 2025 Auction

• ₹83 Crore

With an auction purse of ₹83 crore, RCB has ample funds to pursue new talent and build a youthful and dynamic squad. Their decision to release players like du Plessis and Maxwell opens up opportunities to invest in players who align with the team’s long-term vision. Additionally, RCB may use their Right to Match (RTM) card to bring back select players if needed, allowing them to balance experience with fresh energy as they seek their maiden IPL title.

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