IPL Auction Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 5 Players RCB will have their eyes on
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the buildup to the IPL Auction on 24 November 2024, we are looking at what could be IPL Auction Royal Challengers Bengaluru strategy and top targets to build IPL 2025 squad.
1. Will Jacks
Will Jacks was one of the standout performers for Bengaluru IPL Team in the last season. The aggressive top-order batsman, who is also a handy bowler, will be on the radar of RCB. Don’t be surprised if Royal Challengers Bengaluru repurchases him with an RTM.
Will Jacks IPL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | 100s | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 230 | 100* | 32.85 | 1 | 2 |
2. Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler to partner Virat Kohli at the top of the batting order! How does it sound, RCB fans? The England wicket-keeper batsman solves several key questions for the franchise. First, he gives stability at the top of the order. If not Virat Kohli, he can lead the side. Third, he is an apt replacement for the retired Dinesh Karthik behind the wickets.
Jos Buttler IPL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | 100s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 3582 | 124 | 38.10 | 7 | 55 | 1 |
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3. Yuzvendra Chahal
Since RCB let go of Yuzi Chahal, they have missed him dearly. They would want to make amends and get Yuzvendra Chahal back in red and gold in this Mega IPL 2025 Auction. He is RCB’s leading wicket-taker and one of the very few bowlers who is able to make an impact at M Chinnaswamy Stadium which is known as the graveyard for bowlers.
Yuzvendra Chahal IPL Stats
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Bowling Average | 5-fer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 205 | 5/40 | 22.44 | 1 |
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4. KL Rahul
If reports are to be believed, RCB are going to bid and get back their local boy KLR. And, why not? The opening batsman who can keep wickets and also a leader, KL Rahul ticks all the boxes. After LSG’s fiasco and release, KL has expressed that he is looking for an environment where he feels free. And what would be better than homely Namma Bengaluru?
KL Rahul IPL Stats
| Matches | Span | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | SR | 100s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 2013-2024 | 4683 | 132* | 45.46 | 134.61 | 4 | 78 | 7 |
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5. Jonny Bairstow
This may look like an out-of-the-box pick. In case RCB is unable to secure the services of either Jos Buttler or KL Rahul, they can go for someone like Jonny Bairstow. We have seen how ultra-aggressive the England wicket-keeper batsman can be and the home ground conditions will suit him quite well!
Jonny Bairstow IPL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | 100s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 1589 | 114 | 34.54 | 2 | 28 | 4 |
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RCB IPL 2025 Auction Purse
RCB have spent 37 crores out of 120 crore IPL salary cap this edition. They are now left with 83 crores auction purse.
| Team | Retained Players | Purse Spent (INR) | Purse Available (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 5 | 65 | 55 |
| DC | 4 | 47 | 73 |
| GT | 5 | 51 | 69 |
| KKR | 6 | 69 | 51 |
| LSG | 5 | 51 | 69 |
| MI | 5 | 75 | 45 |
| PBKS | 2 | 9.5 | 110.5 |
| RCB | 3 | 37 | 83 |
| RR | 6 | 79 | 41 |
| SRH | 5 | 75 | 45 |
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RCB Players Retained ahead of Mega IPL 2025 Auction
RCB has retained three players – Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal – spending INR 37 crores.
| Player | Salary (INR) |
| Virat Kohli | 21 Crore |
| Rajat Patidar | 11 Crore |
| Yash Dayal | 5 Crore |
How do you feel about our RCB targets for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League? Stay tuned for more!
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