Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has announced their retained players ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, which includes Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal. With Virat as the top retention, the team’s strategy is clear as they aim to build a strong squad during the auction. Notably, the team let go of their key foreign players Glen Maxwell, Camron Green, Will Jacks, and last year’s captain Faf du Plessis. However, they have the option to use RTM (Right to Match) cards to bring back additional players from their IPL 2023 lineup if desired. Check out the RCB retained players ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
RCB retained players ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction
- Virat Kohli – 21 crore
- Rajat Patidar – 11 crore
- Yash Dayal – 5 crore
RCB last season squad: Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Saurav Chauhan, Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Manoj Bhandage, Tom Curran, Cameron Green, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Suyash Prabhudessai, Akash Deep, Mayank Dagar, Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Siraj, Rajan Kumar, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Reece Topley, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Dayal.
RCB IPL 2025 retained players stats
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the cornerstone of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and one of the top players in the IPL. His remarkable journey in the tournament spans 252 matches, where he has amassed a staggering 8004 runs with an impressive average of 38.66 and a strike rate of 131.97. Kohli has scored 8 centuries and 55 half-centuries, with a highest score of 113*, demonstrating his consistent ability to convert starts into big scores.
In IPL 2024, Kohli showcased his batting prowess by scoring 741 runs in 15 matches at an exceptional average of 61.75. His highest score of 113* came alongside 5 fifties, highlighting his role as a pivotal player in the RCB lineup.
During IPL 2023, he continued to impress, scoring 639 runs in 14 matches with a highest score of 101* and averaging 53.25. This included 2 centuries and 6 fifties, reinforcing his status as one of the league’s premier batsmen. His performance in IPL 2022 was a bit underwhelming, where he scored 341 runs in 16 matches, averaging 22.73, with a highest score of 73. However, he bounced back in the following seasons.
Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar has emerged as a valuable player for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL. Over his career in the tournament, he has played 27 matches, scoring 799 runs at an impressive average of 34.73 and a strike rate of 158.84. His highest score of 112* reflects his capability to play big innings, and he has recorded 1 century and 7 half-centuries, showcasing his consistency at the crease.
In IPL 2024, Patidar participated in 15 matches, accumulating 395 runs with a highest score of 55. Despite averaging 30.38, his strike rate of 177.13 indicates his ability to accelerate the scoring when needed. He hit 5 fifties during the season, contributing significantly to the team’s efforts.
His performance in IPL 2022 was particularly noteworthy, where he scored 333 runs in 8 matches, averaging an outstanding 55.50. This included a remarkable innings of 112*, emphasizing his potential as a top-order batsman. He also registered 2 fifties and demonstrated his ability to anchor innings. In IPL 2021, Patidar had a limited impact, scoring only 71 runs in 4 matches with a highest score of 31. However, he has since proven himself as a key player for RCB.
Yash Dayal
Yash Dayal has established himself as a promising fast bowler in the IPL, showcasing his skills across two teams. Over his career in the tournament, he has played 28 matches, delivering a total of 577 balls and claiming 28 wickets with a best bowling figure of 3/20. His bowling average of 32.85 and an economy rate of 9.56 indicate his ability to take wickets while maintaining competitive pressure on the batsmen.
In IPL 2024 with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Dayal appeared in 14 matches, taking 15 wickets at an average of 30.60. His best bowling figures were also 3/20, demonstrating his effectiveness in crucial moments. With an economy rate of 9.14 and a strike rate of 20.0, he has shown consistency in his performance throughout the season.
During IPL 2023 with Gujarat Titans (GT), he played 5 matches but had a challenging season, managing only 2 wickets with a best of 1/31 and an average of 82.50. His economy rate of 11.78 reflects difficulties in containment during this period. In IPL 2022, Dayal had a more impactful season, taking 11 wickets in 9 matches, averaging an impressive 26.90 with a best of 3/40. His economy rate was also competitive at 9.25, indicating a well-rounded performance.
