Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally announced the list of their retained players ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. They have stunned everyone by releasing Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis. They have just retained three players which include Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal and Rajat Patidar.
List of players retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2025:
Virat Kohli: 21 cr
Rajat Patidar: 11 cr
Yash Dayal: 5 cr
How RCB fared in IPL 2024?
RCB staged a remarkable comeback in the previous IPL season. After a disastrous start, losing seven of their first eight matches, they rallied to secure a playoff spot. A crucial victory over Chennai Super Kings in the final league stage match propelled them into the playoffs. Faf du Plessis and his team finished fourth in the league stage, winning seven of their 14 matches. Despite their playoff qualification, RCB's journey ended in the Eliminator, where they were defeated by the Rajasthan Royals.
Virat Kohli was the standout performer for RCB, amassing 741 runs in 15 matches, including one century and five half-centuries. His impressive average of 61+ and strike rate of 154+ earned him the Purple Cap. Faf du Plessis also contributed significantly, scoring 438 runs at a strike rate of 161+. In the bowling department, Yash Dayal and Mohammed Siraj led the attack with 15 wickets each.
RCB's success in the previous season was largely attributed to the stellar performances of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis with the bat, and Siraj and Dayal with the ball. As a result, the team is expected to make significant changes to their squad in the upcoming IPL 2025 auction. With a fresh roster, RCB aims to challenge for the title under Faf du Plessis' leadership.
RCB's remaining purse for IPL 2025 auction
RCB will enter IPL 2025 auction with a purse of Rs 83 crore
