IPL 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Confirmed Right To Match (RTM) and Retained Players List
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): The announcement by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction more interesting. All ten teams will get an extra amount to build their teams. The purse value for all ten franchises has increased to INR 120 crore.
The BCCI also confirmed that a team will have the option to retain a total of six players ahead of the IPL 2025. This will be a mix of maximum four retentions with two retentions using the Right To Match (RTM) cards. The retentions must include an uncapped player, which is a must for the IPL franchises.
Interestingly, an IPL team can also retain a retired player in the uncapped player category who has been away from the action for five years or more. But retaining players will also burn a big chunk of money from the purse. If a team retains five players, it will cost them INR 75 crores. You can see the number of amounts for every retention slot.
- 1st Retention: 18 Crore
- 2nd Retention: 14 Crore
- 3rd Retention: 11 Crore
- 4th Retention: 18 Crore
- 5th Retention: 14 Crore
List of players Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are likely to retain ahead of IPL 2025 Mega Auction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have made it to the playoffs in four out of the last five seasons. They even inched past Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2024 to make it to the playoffs. But the fact is that RCB has yet to win an IPL title. They have come close on a number of occasions, but the trophy is missing. Can they do it in 2025? They need a strong team for that. Below we will talk about the possible retentions for Royal Challenges Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Virat Kohli is the face of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League. He has been the true ambassador of the franchise. Performance-wise, he has been the best batter for the franchise in the IPL. Virat has scored 8428 runs in 267 games.
He has also scored 8 centuries and 57 half-centuries. He won the Orange Cup in the IPL 2024. The biggest plus with Virat is the brand promotion. He is the most-followed cricketer on the planet, and having him on the side is also good for promotional activities.
| Matches | 267 |
| Runs | 8428 |
| Batting Avg | 38.66 |
| Strike Rate | 132.78 |
| HS | 113* |
| 50s/100s | 57/8 |
Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2021 as a replacement. But after that, he established himself as a key member of the team. He has outperformed some of the greats and done well. Patidar has scored 799 runs in 24 innings at a strike rate of 158.84.
He has also scored one century and seven half-centuries. Patidar’s ability to hit sixes off spinners and his aggressive mindset make him a perfect choice for retentions ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
| Matches | 27 |
| Runs | 799 |
| Batting Avg | 34.73 |
| Strike Rate | 158.84 |
| HS | 112* |
| 50s/100s | 6/1 |
Mohammed Siraj
It is RCB that has groomed Mohammed Siraj and made him a good bowler. Siraj’s success should be credited to RCB. The pacer has also repaid the faith and done well over the years for them consistently. Siraj is their main bowler.
He has played 87 matches for them and taken 83 wickets at an economy rate of 8.60. Siraj has become India’s leading pacer across formats. And no one wants to release a current Indian player who is playing across formats.
| Matches | 87 |
| Wickets | 83 |
| Econ. | 8.60 |
| BBI | 4/21 |
| 4w/5w | 1/0 |
Glenn Maxwell
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell had a horrible performance in the IPL 2024. He failed badly with the bat and didn’t do well with the ball either. But his stature in T20s is very massive. Maxwell is someone who can win games bat and ball from any situation.
Maxwell has been a consistent performer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru over the years, except last season. But his match-winning ability makes him a valuable asset for the team. That is why RCB is likely to retain the Australian all-rounder ahead of the mega auction coming up in the IPL 2025.
| Matches | 52 |
| Runs | 1266 |
| Batting Avg. | 28.77 |
| Strike Rate | 159.24 |
| HS | 78 |
| Wickets | 18 |
| Econ. | 7.88 |
Faf du Plessis (RTM)
has been leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru since 2022. He has done a great job as captain and as a batter. Du Plessis has led the team from the front and they have made it to the playoffs twice in three seasons under his captaincy.
He has played 45 matches and scored 1636 runs at an average of 38.04 and a strike rate of 146.99. Du Plessis has scored 15 half-centuries. The RCB captain is getting old, but he is still fit enough to play another 2-3 seasons of the IPL. That may be the reason that RCB can pick him using the Right To Match (RTM) card to rebuy Du Plessis at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
| Matches | 45 |
| Runs | 1636 |
| Batting Avg | 38.04 |
| Strike Rate | 146.99 |
| HS | 96 |
| 50s/100s | 15/0 |
Will Jacks (RTM)
English all-rounder Will Jacks made his debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024 and made a massive impression. His exploits with the bat and the international form under his belts make him the right choice to pick in the squad.
That’s where RCB might look to use the RTM card on him and keep him with the team. Jacks gives the team a great balance. He can play in top order and can also bowl a few good overs.
Players unlikely to be retained
With the limitation of six retentions per team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have to release some big names ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. This will include Yash Dayal, who has emerged as the upcoming Indian bowling star. Alzarri Joseph, who is the prime pacer for West Indies across formats.
International stars like Tom Curran, Reece Topley, and Lockie Ferguson will go under the hammer at the IPL 2025 mega auction. Akash Deep, Anuj Rawat, Karn Sharma, and Mahipal Lomror are some key names who are likely to be released.
However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to sign some of these players at the auction. They will try to go after them at the auction table, and some of them might be back with the team playing in the IPL 2025.
FAQ
How many players can be retained in IPL 2025?
As per the announcement made by the BCCI, a team can retain a maximum of six players. IT can include four retentions and two by using an RTM card.
Who will lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025?
The captaincy will be a big question. Faf du Plessis is getting old, but the franchise might look to retain him using an RTM card. Virat Kohli is a good option, or they can make a bold decision by giving the captaincy to someone like Patidar or Maxwell.
Who will RCB retain in IPL 2025?
RCB is set to retain captain Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Maxwell, and Rajat Patidar.
How many RTM cards are in IPL 2025?
The most recent IPL rules state that an IPL franchise may only retain a maximum of six players, directly or through RTM cards. If they retain four players, then they can use two RTM cards, or if they release two players, then they can use four RTM cards at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
When will the IPL 2025 mega auction be held?
It is likely to be held between December 2024 and February 2025.
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