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Virat Kohli might return as captain, as we predict the strongest playing 12 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Virat Kohli (c)
Virat Kohli will be returning as the captain of RCB after three years.
Phil Salt
Phil Salt wil be a formidable opening partner for Virat Kohli.
Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar will ve crucial for RCB coming in to bat at no.3.
Liam Livingstone
Liam Livingstone will slam some big runs coming in to bat at no.4 for RCB.
Jitesh Sharma (wk)
Jitesh Sharma will be the designated wicketkeeper for RCB while also being a useful batter at no.6.
Tim David
Tim David will be a lethal finisher who can score big coming in at no.7.
Rasikh Salam
Rasikh Salam was bought for Rs 6 crore and will be handy with ball in hand, especially in the death.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was a smart acquisition by RCB for Rs 10 crore.
Josh Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood is the most high-profile overseas bowler in the lineup and will lead the pace attack alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Yash Dayal
Yash Dayal was retained by RCB and will be a key bowler for them in the tournament.
Suyash Sharma
Suyash Sharma will play as the sole specialist spinner for RCB,