Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is a cricket team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team was founded in 2008. It is owned by United Spirits, a part of the British beverage company Diageo. The team's home ground is M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
For the IPL 2025 season, RCB retained key players Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal. They made significant signings during the auction, including Liam Livingstone (₹8.75 crore), Phil Salt (₹11.50 crore), Jitesh Sharma (₹11 crore), and Josh Hazlewood (₹12.50 crore).
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Other notable additions are Bhuvneshwar Kumar (₹10.75 crore), Krunal Pandya (₹5.75 crore), and Tim David (₹3 crore). The full squad comprises a mix of experienced international players and promising domestic talents.
The team aims to secure its first IPL title with this balanced lineup. As of March 2025, Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Team Overview: Owner, History, & Home Ground
- Captain: Rajat Patidar
- Coach: Andy Flower
- Owner: Royal Challengers Sports Private Ltd
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Royal Challengers Bangalore is owned by United Spirits Limited (USL), a subsidiary of the British multinational beverage company Diageo.
Initially, the team was purchased by Vijay Mallya in 2008 for $111.6 million. However, due to financial and legal issues, Diageo gained control of USL, and thus RCB, by 2016.
RCB 2025 Squad: History
RCB was founded in 2008 as part of the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL). The team has been a consistent playoff contender, finishing as runners-up three times (2009, 2011, and 2016).
Despite not winning an IPL title, RCB has built a strong fan base and is known for its aggressive playing style, symbolised by the motto #PlayBold.
RCB IPL 2025 Squad: Home Ground
The team's home ground is the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, known for its small boundaries and batting-friendly pitch, making it a challenging venue for bowlers.
RCB IPL 2025 Players List: Key Figures
Prathamesh Mishra serves as the chairman of RCB and the chief commercial officer of Diageo India.
Mahendra Kumar Sharma is the Chairman of USL, and Anand Kripalu is the MD & CEO, playing significant roles in RCB's management.
RCB IPL 2025 Full Squad: Recent Developments
In 2023, United Spirits formed Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL) to manage RCB's operations, including its expansion into the Women's Premier League and esports. The women's team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, competes in the Women's Premier League and is also owned by United Spirits.
RCB Full Squad for IPL 2025: Retained, Released, & New Players
Retained Players:
- Virat Kohli (Rs 21 crore)
- Rajat Patidar (Rs 11 crore, Captain)
- Yash Dayal (Rs 5 crore)
New Players Acquired:
- Liam Livingstone (Rs 8.75 crore)
- Phil Salt (Rs 11.50 crore)
- Jitesh Sharma (Rs 11 crore)
- Josh Hazlewood (Rs 12.50 crore)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Rs 10.75 crore)
- Krunal Pandya (Rs 5.75 crore)
- Rasikh Dar (Rs 6 crore)
- Suyash Sharma (Rs 2.60 crore)
- Swapnil Singh (Rs 50 lakh)
- Tim David (Rs 3 crore)
- Jacob Bethell (Rs 2.60 crore)
- Romario Shepherd (Rs 1.50 crore)
- Nuwan Thushara (Rs 1.60 crore)
- Devdutt Padikkal (Rs 2 crore)
- Swastik Chhikara (Rs 30 lakh)
- Manoj Bhandage (Rs 30 lakh)
- Lungi Ngidi (Rs 1 crore)
- Abhinandan Singh (Rs 30 lakh)
- Mohit Rathee (Rs 30 lakh)
Released Players
- Faf du Plessis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Anuj Rawat
- Suyash Prabhudessai
- Will Jacks
- Mahipal Lomror
- Karn Sharma
- Mayank Dagar
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Akash Deep
- Mohammed Siraj
- Reece Topley
- Himanshu Sharma
- Rajan Kumar
- Cameron Green
- Alzarri Joseph
- Lockie Ferguson
- Swapnil Singh (Initially released, then re-signed)
Probable Playing XI:
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Liam Livingstone
- Krunal Pandya
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Rasikh Dar/Manoj Bhandage
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Impact Sub: Swapnil Singh/Suyash Sharma
Who is the Captain of RCB in IPL 2025? New Players & Team Strategy
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain for IPL 2025 is Rajat Patidar. He was appointed as the new captain of RCB, replacing Faf du Plessis, who was not retained by the team before the mega-auction.
The new players added to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad for IPL 2025 are:
- Liam Livingstone
- Phil Salt
- Jitesh Sharma
- Josh Hazlewood
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Krunal Pandya
- Rasikh Dar
- Suyash Sharma
- Swapnil Singh
- Abhinandan Singh
- Swastik Chhikara
- Mohit Rathee
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