Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made some big moves on the first day of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction to strengthen their team. RCB spent ₹12.5 crore to bring back Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, who had a key role in their bowling attack before. England’s Phil Salt was bought for ₹11.5 crore, and all-rounder Liam Livingstone was added for ₹8.75 crore. Other notable acquisitions include young Indian talents Rasikh Dar (₹6 crore) and Suyash Sharma (₹2.6 crore).
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The updated RCB squad after Day 1 of the IPL 2025 auction is as follows:
- Phil Salt – ₹11.5 crore
- Jitesh Sharma – ₹11 crore
- Liam Livingstone – ₹8.75 crore
- Josh Hazlewood – ₹12.5 crore
- Rasikh Dar – ₹6 crore
- Suyash Sharma – ₹2.6 crore
Players Retained:
- Virat Kohli – ₹21 crore
- Rajat Patidar – ₹11 crore
- Yash Dayal – ₹5 crore
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