RCB has yet to officially announce their captain for IPL 2025, but Virat Kohli remains the top contender. The franchise retained Kohli for ₹21 crore in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction and he is expected to bat at the top.
Phil Salt was bought of ₹11.50 crore by RCB in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction and is all set to partner Kohli at the top.
Rajat Patidar is the top contender to bat at number three for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He was retained by RCB for ₹11 crore.
Rising England star Jacob Bethell is expected to play at number four for Bengaluru. RCB bought him for ₹2.60 crore at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction and he provides a good pinch-hitting option alongside a few good overs of spin to the team.
England all-rounder Liam Livingstone was acquired by RCB for ₹8.75 crore and is likely to bat at number five in IPL 2025. Like his teammate Bethell, he can contribute with the ball as well as deliver powerful hitting performances.
A wicket- keeper batter, Jitesh Sharma, was acquired by RCB for ₹11 crore at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction is likely to come in at number six for the Bengaluru-based franchise.
RCB added Krunal Pandya to their squad for ₹5.75 crore, where he is expected to bat at number seven and contribute with four overs of spin.
Bought for ₹6 crore, Rasikh Salam joined RCB squad and is expected to boost their pace attack in the team.
Veteran India bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar was another investment made by RCB in the pace department for ₹10.75 crore. He is set to partner with Josh Hazlewood as the two leading seamers in the side.
Josh Hazlewood was acquired by Royal Challenger Bengaluru for ₹12.50 crore and is set to be RCB's leading speedster.
RCB retained Yash Dayal for ₹5 crore and he is set to be their third pace option, likely to be utilized in the middle-overs.
Tim David, another all rounder in the side was bought for ₹3 crore and is expected to be slotted in as the side's Impact Player.