WPL 2025: The third season of the Women's Premier League is set to commence on January 15, with five teams ready to compete for the prestigious trophy. Each franchise has assembled a strong squad, and here are the announced squads and captains.
The auction, held on 15 December, was a mini-auction and 19 players got a sign on cheques on their hands from five franchises. Below is the list of full squads and captains of all teams:
<h2>WPL 2025 All Captains and Squads</h2>
<h3>All Teams and Capitains </h3>
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<td>Captains</td>
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<td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td>
<td>Smriti Mandhana</td>
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<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
<td>Harmanpreet Kaur</td>
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<td>Delhi Capitals</td>
<td>Meg Lanning</td>
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<td>UP Warriorz</td>
<td>Alyssa Healy</td>
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<td>Gujarat Giants</td>
<td>Beth Mooney</td>
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<h2>All Squads of WPL 2025</h2>
<h3>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</h3>
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Smriti Mandhana, Sabbineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Kanika Ahuja, Danni Wyatt (traded), Prema Rawat, Joshitha VJ, Raghvi Bist, Jagravi Pawar
<h3>UP Warriorz</h3>
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Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Vrinda Dinesh, Saima Thakor, Poonam Khemnar, Gouher Sultana, Chamari Athapaththu, Uma Chetry, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Alana King
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<h3>Mumbai Indians</h3>
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Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, Amandeep Kaur, S. Sajana, Keerthana, Nadine de Klerk, G. Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Akshita Maheshwari
<h3>Delhi Capitals</h3>
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Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland, Nandini Kashyap, N Charani, Sarah Bryce, Niki Prasad
<h3>Gujarat Giants</h3>
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Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Mannat Kashyap, Bharti Fulmali, Sayali Satghare, Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Danielle Gibson, Prakashika Naik
BOLD players are the latest buys of the teams

The third season of WPL 2025 begins on January 15, featuring five competitive teams. A mini-auction on December 15 added 19 players. Here are the full squads and captains for all teams.

WPL 2025 kicks off on January 15. Teams finalized squads in a mini-auction, signing 19 players. Check full team lists.

WPL 2025 All Teams Captains and Squads

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RCB IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore, one of the most formidable franchises in IPL history, has often faced heartbreak in the eliminator rounds. However, the team is determined to shatter that barrier and rewrite their story in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League and these three players are going to be the key.
RCB, renowned for having one of the most loyal fanbases in the IPL, has assembled a formidable squad for the 2025 season. With a well-balanced team and renewed determination, this could be their best chance yet to finally secure their maiden IPL trophy and etch their name in the league's history.
At the mega auction in Jeddah, RCB made some strategic moves, securing key signings like Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Josh Hazlewood. Armed with a substantial budget of ₹83 crore, the three-time finalists retained pivotal players such as Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal.
They further bolstered their lineup with power-hitters like Liam Livingstone and rising stars like Rasikh Dar and Suyash Sharma.   However, this isn’t the first time RCB has boasted a star-studded squad. Over the years, they’ve had some of the biggest names in T20 cricket, yet the team has often faltered under pressure when it mattered the most.
In the mega auction 2025, RCB have secured some key players and it seems that they can play the game-changers in the IPL 2025. Below are the three secret weapons of RCB that can change the fortune of the Franchise this season:
<h2>3 Game-Changing New Stars in Royal Challengers Bengaluru</h2>
1- Jacob Bethell (England): Jacob Bethell, an emerging English cricketer, is set to represent Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2025 IPL season. Bethell was acquired for ₹2.6 crore during the IPL mega auction and brings versatility and dynamism to the squad.
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As a left-handed batter, he can anchor the innings in both the top and middle order. His impressive strike rate in T20Is makes him a valuable asset in high-pressure games. Additionally, Bethell's ability to seamlessly adapt from Test cricket to white-ball formats and his potential as a finisher in ODIs highlight his all-round skills.
Bethell’s achievements speak volumes about his talent. Within just three months, he debuted in ODI, T20I, and Test cricket, showcasing his adaptability across formats. He caught the spotlight during a series against the West Indies with two unbeaten half-centuries and further proved his mettle in the Big Bash League with a stellar knock of 87 against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Excited to share the dressing room with players like Virat Kohli, Bethell sees his stint with RCB as an opportunity to grow, learning from some of the best in the game while contributing to the team’s quest for their maiden IPL title.
2- Rasikh Dar (India): Rasikh Salam Dar, a promising fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir, will represent Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL 2025 season. Purchased for ₹6 crore in the mega auction, Rasikh became the most expensive uncapped player of the year.
Known for his clever slower deliveries and effective knuckleball, he brings a unique edge to the RCB bowling attack. Having previously played for the Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, Rasikh’s IPL journey has been a testament to his talent and determination. His ambition extends beyond the league, as he dreams of representing India across all formats.
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Eager to contribute to RCB's hunt for their first IPL title, Rasikh sees this opportunity as a significant milestone in his career. Playing at the high-scoring M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, his ability to pick up crucial wickets could make him RCB’s secret weapon if used strategically.
Grateful for the management’s trust, he’s also a source of inspiration for aspiring cricketers in Jammu and Kashmir, proving that hard work and dedication can pave the way to success on cricket’s biggest stages.
3- Phil Salt (England): It seemed clear that English players have impressed the RCB franchise the most and it repaid them in the best form. Phil Salt, the dynamic English wicketkeeper-batter, will don the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) jersey in the IPL 2025 season. Acquired for ₹11.5 crore during the auction, Salt is set to open the batting alongside Virat Kohli, promising explosive starts for the team.
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His addition not only strengthens RCB’s top order but also offers a reliable wicketkeeping option, adding balance to the squad. RCB prioritized Salt for several reasons. His stellar numbers, including a strike rate of 182 during the 2024 season, made him a standout choice.
With 435 runs in the previous season and a current ICC T20 ranking of second, Salt’s consistency and power-hitting ability are undeniable. Furthermore, his leadership experience as England’s T20 captain adds a strategic edge to the team. By securing Salt as their foreign opener, RCB aims to capitalize on his fiery starts and his ability to dominate bowlers in the powerplay, making him a critical asset in their quest for their maiden IPL title.

3 Game-Changing New Stars in Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB are getting ready to set IPL 2025 on fire with these three secret weapons. The ₹11.5 crore acquisition will open with Kohli in IPL 2025. A top-ranked T20 batter and skilled wicketkeeper, Salt ensures explosive starts.

Phil Salt, ranked 2nd in T20s, joins RCB to open with Kohli, bringing power-hitting, wicketkeeping, and leadership experience.

RCB’s Secret Weapons for IPL 2025: 3 Game-Changing New Stars in Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League will be played in 2025, as it is scheduled to begin on the 21st of March. The IPL, considered one of the greatest leagues in the world in terms of franchise-level T20 cricket, has turned out to be a massive platform for younger talents from around the world. 
The IPL has given high standards to players like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Maxwell">Glenn Maxwell</a>, David Miller, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shikhar Dhawan, who later went on to establish themselves as greats of the game in international cricket. 
Many senior players and Indian domestic scouts look out for and keep track of the domestic games that recognize junior uncapped players who are instead picked in the IPL mega-auction. 
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<h2 dir="ltr">Top scouted players who can make it big post the IPL 2025:</h2>

<h3 dir="ltr">Jacob Bethell </h3>
The English batting all-rounder, Bethell, has been a standout talent in international cricket. The player stepped up from the English Vitality T20 Blast, and later the world witnessed his rise in both T20, ODI, and test cricket for England, as the kiddo has made his mark across all formats. 
Currently, Bethell is being seen making his mark in Australia in the ongoing Big Bash League while he is about to make his debut for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. 
<h3 dir="ltr">Anshul Kamboj </h3>
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Anhsul Kamboj starred in IPL 2024 for the Mumbai Indians (Image Credit: X)
The player who made his debut in the IPL with the Mumbai Indians has been picked up by the Chennai Super Kings for the upcoming season of the IPL in 2025. Kamboj has been a stunning player in the T20 domestic tournament in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while he also left his mark in the Duleep Trophy and the Ranji Trophy as well. 
He recently made the cut of news headlines as he picked all 10 wickets in a single innings of a test match and made it to the unique record books. Kamboj is sure to earn some name for himself after his contributions with both bat and ball. 
<h3 dir="ltr">Vipraj Nigam</h3>
The youngster has been stunning with his recent performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and later in the UP T20 League. Nigam does not have stats in his favour; while he has been a superb hitter of the white ball, his services have also been outstanding with the promising medium pace he bowls. 
<h3 dir="ltr">Allah Ghazanfar </h3>
Mumbai Indians have picked the young Afghan spinner as their lead spin option if Mitchell Santner is not featured in the games. Ghazanfar is known to have taken the place of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, as the new off-spinner has brought immense glory to the Afghan team. 
The spinner might excel in the subcontinent and hence might be a standout player to look after the IPL 2025 concludes. 
<h3 dir="ltr">Suryansh Shedge</h3>
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The explosive down the order batsman for Mumbai (Image Credit: India Today)
Promising down the order, batting all-rounder Shedge has been a stunning performer down the order while the batter has played for the Mumbai team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. On many occasions, the batter has played with a strike rate of over 250 in the shortest format. 
While with the ball, he has been effective as well and has picked wickets at regular intervals. Shedge has been picked by the Punjab Kings for a very minor cost, though his effectiveness will be a major effort to watch out for in the upcoming season of the IPL. 
ALSO READ:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rohit-sharma-categorically-tells-selector-he-wants-to-captain-india-in-tests-and-odis-till-/"> Rohit Sharma informs selectors that he will remain India's test and ODI captain until they can find a replacement for the skipper </a>

A look into the underdog players picked for IPL 2025 who can excel in this season

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League will be played in 2025, as the IPL 2025 is scheduled to begin on the 21st of March. The IPL, considered one of the greatest leagues in the world in terms of franchise-level T20 cricket, has turned out to be a massive platform for younger underdog talents from around the world. 

Top 5 underdog talents who can be star favourite players post IPL 2025

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower opened up about Virat Kohli taking over the captaincy of the team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He said that fans need to wait for the outcome as, so far, no communication has happened within the team. 
Virat Kohli has been in the news of late because there have been various reports that claimed that he might lead the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025. This is because the franchise didn't bid for any player in the auction who would take over the leadership of the team. 
Royal Challengers Bengaluru were amongst one of the teams who had a successful campaign. They brought in some good players in the league, and it's fair to say with the kind of team they have, they will be one of the favourites to win the title next year. 
The reports have claimed that RCB might talk with Virat Kohli to take over the leadership. The batter stepped down as the leader of the team but it's fair to say that he was one of the best leaders of the team, having captained the team from 2013 as he led from the front. 
<h2>You can ask me as often as you like, but that communication has not happened yet - RCB head coach Andy Flower on Virat Kohli taking over leadership </h2>
RCB head coach Andy Flower said that it's an exciting period for the team as they will be entering the new cycle. He said that anticipation will be good for fans, but so far, there hasn't been any communication with Virat Kohli either. Speaking to the media, he explained: 
"Well, you're going to have to wait for the outcome. It's a new era that we are going into, the start of a three-year cycle, and I'm sure the anticipation will be good for you. You can ask me as often as you like, but that communication has not happened yet." 
Virat Kohli has been the best batter in the Indian Premier League. He is the only batter in the league with over 8000 runs to his name. It's fair to say that if he gets the leadership back, it might bring the best out of time.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower opened up about Virat Kohli taking over the captaincy of the team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025

Virat Kohli to captain in IPL 2025? RCB head coach drops "communication has happened" statement

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Just three months are left for the start of The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) and many teams are still searching for their new captains. Three time runners-up Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is one of them and they had taken the big call of releasing their skipper Faf Du Plessis ahead of the Mega-Auction. 
They didn't even buy him in the auction and this means that they are in search of a new captain. A captain who can potentially help them win their maiden IPL Trophy. 
Ahead of the upcoming IPL season, a new update has come out regarding the next captain of the franchise. According to some news reports, hard hitting Indian batter Rajat Patidar is likely to become the next skipper of the Bengaluru based team. Before this update, some rumours were suggesting that the RCB team management want Virat Kohli to lead the team again but the franchise has not given any official update yet regarding the same. 
<h2>Patidar was captaining this team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament</h2>
Rajat Patidar was recently seen leading the team of Madhya Pradesh (MP) in India's Domestic T20 league, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He led his team in a fantastic way and helped them reach the final of the tournament. However, he wasn't able to help MP lift the trophy. 
In the previous edition of the SMAT, the 31-year-old performed in a brilliant manner with the bat, scoring three quickfire fifties. He's in good form at present and he will be expected to once again show his aggressive batting nature in the IPL and possibly help RCB lift their maiden IPL Trophy. 
Ahead of the Mega-Auction, a lot of websites were claiming that Kohli will be seen donning the captain's hat once again for Bengaluru but since no action has been taken by the franchise, a new rumour is being spread that Patidar will become the new skipper of the franchise. It will be interesting to see who ends up becoming the next captain of the three-time runner's up in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
<h2>IPL 2025: Full player list of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) </h2>
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<th style="width: 36.4384%;">Player Name</th>
<th style="width: 40.5479%;">Role</th>
<th style="width: 23.0137%;">Price</th>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Virat Kohli</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">Retained</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Rajat Patidar</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">Retained</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Yash Dayal</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">Retained</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Liam Livingstone</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹8.75 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Phil Salt</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Wicketkeeper-Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹11.50 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Jitesh Sharma</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Wicketkeeper-Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹11 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Josh Hazlewood</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹12.50 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Rasikh Dar</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹6 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Suyash Sharma</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹2.60 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Krunal Pandya</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹5.75 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Bhuvneshwar Kumar</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹10.75 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Swapnil Singh</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹50 Lakh</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Tim David</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹3 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Romario Shepherd</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹1.50 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Nuwan Thushara</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹1.60 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Manoj Bhandage</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹30 Lakh</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Jacob Bethell</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹2.60 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Devdutt Padikkal</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹2 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Swastik Chhikara</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹30 Lakh</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Lungi Ngidi</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹1 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Abhinandan Singh</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹30 Lakh</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%; text-align: left;">Mohit Rathee</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%; text-align: left;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%; text-align: left;">₹30 Lakh</td>
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Do Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-predicted-rcb-playing-xi-and-top-3-combos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> IPL 2025: Predicted RCB Playing XI and Top 3 Combos</a>

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have still not announced their new skipper yet for IPL 2025 and as the tournament approaches closer and closer, the franchise will have to act on a quick note

IPL: This player might become the new captain of RCB, was seen captaining in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

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RCB fans are crazy, aren’t they? While the BCCI is working with the IPL administration team to finalize the IPL 2025 schedule, we’ve been busy discussing what could be the possible combinations of the playing XI for the best RCB team, based on the pitch and opponent strengths.
Let’s first take a look at the full squad. Then, we’ll explore the Balanced XI, Spin-Heavy XI, and Pace-Dominant XI combinations. Finally, we’ll determine the best possible playing XI for RCB in IPL 2025.
So, friends, what do you say—shall we get started?

<h3>RCB Full Squad for IPL 2025</h3>
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<th>Player Name</th>
<th>Role</th>
<th>Price</th>
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<td>Virat Kohli</td>
<td>Batsman</td>
<td>Retained</td>
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<td>Rajat Patidar</td>
<td>Batsman</td>
<td>Retained</td>
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<td>Yash Dayal</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>Retained</td>
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<td>Liam Livingstone</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹8.75 Crore</td>
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<td>Phil Salt</td>
<td>Wicketkeeper-Batsman</td>
<td>₹11.50 Crore</td>
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<td>Jitesh Sharma</td>
<td>Wicketkeeper-Batsman</td>
<td>₹11 Crore</td>
</tr>
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<td>Josh Hazlewood</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹12.50 Crore</td>
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<td>Rasikh Dar</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹6 Crore</td>
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<td>Suyash Sharma</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹2.60 Crore</td>
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<td>Krunal Pandya</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹5.75 Crore</td>
</tr>
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<td>Bhuvneshwar Kumar</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹10.75 Crore</td>
</tr>
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<td>Swapnil Singh</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹50 Lakh</td>
</tr>
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<td>Tim David</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹3 Crore</td>
</tr>
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<td>Romario Shepherd</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹1.50 Crore</td>
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<td>Nuwan Thushara</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹1.60 Crore</td>
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<td>Manoj Bhandage</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹30 Lakh</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jacob Bethell</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹2.60 Crore</td>
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<td>Devdutt Padikkal</td>
<td>Batsman</td>
<td>₹2 Crore</td>
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<td>Swastik Chhikara</td>
<td>Batsman</td>
<td>₹30 Lakh</td>
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<td>Lungi Ngidi</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹1 Crore</td>
</tr>
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<td>Abhinandan Singh</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹30 Lakh</td>
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<td>Mohit Rathee</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹30 Lakh</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>Combination 1: Balanced XI</h3>
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt (WK), Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
<h3>Combination 2: Spin-Heavy XI</h3>
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Bethell, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar
<h3>Combination 3: Pace-Dominant XI</h3>
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt (WK), Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara
<h2>Best Playing XI for RCB in IPL 2025 [Predicted]</h2>
Virat Kohli Devdutt Padikkal Liam Livingstone Phil Salt (WK) Jitesh Sharma Tim David Krunal Pandya Bhuvneshwar Kumar Josh Hazlewood Yash Dayal Suyash Sharma

Best Playing XI for RCB in IPL 2025 [Predicted]

Predicting the top 3 playing XI combinations for RCB in IPL 2025—Balanced XI, Spin-Heavy XI, and Pace-Dominant XI—and revealing the best XI for ultimate success!

IPL 2025 RCB Playing 11: Top 3 Combinations Predicted, See the Best

IPL 2025: Predicted RCB Playing XI and Top 3 Combos

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Rajat Patidar has expressed his desire to captain the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He said that if he gets an opportunity to lead he will be more than happy to captain. 
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has built up a solid squad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. But what caught the attention of many was they didn't name any captaincy option, and it has kept many confused as to who will captain the team. 
One of the names that have emerged to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL is Rajat Patidar. This is because of the kind of leadership that he has displayed in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 for Madhya Pradesh. 
Rajat Patidar took Madhya Pradesh to the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 for the first time in the history of the tournament. He led from the front and looked a class apart in the event as he played aggressively and looked like a monster against spin. 
<h2> If I get an opportunity to lead RCB, that is what I am there for, and I will be happy - Rajat Patidar</h2>
Rajat Patidar slammed around 400 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 including 81 runs in the final. He was asked about leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The batter claimed that he wants to lead, but it will depend on the franchise. 
“Of course, if I get an opportunity to lead RCB, that is what I am there for, and I will be happy. But it all depends on the franchise," Rajat Patidar said as quoted by PTI. 
Rajat Patidar also said that getting retained by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru gave him a lot of confidence. While calling the franchise big, he added that he loves playing for the franchise. 
“Yes, definitely. RCB is a big franchise and I love playing for RCB. So it (retention) gave me a lot of confidence that they retained me." 
There were various reports which claimed that Virat Kohli will be taking the leadership role again. He stepped down as the captain in 2021. It remains to be seen who will lead the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/top-5-batters-with-most-100s-in-border-gavaskar-trophy-bgt/#google_vignette">Top 5 batters with most 100s in Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)</a>

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Rajat Patidar has expressed his desire to captain the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Rajat Patidar to captain RCB in IPL 2025? The batter makes the 'that is what I am there for' statement

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Who will become the new captain of the Royal Challengera Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of IPL 2025? This question is trending and it's creating a lot of excitement and curiosity among the fans of the franchise and the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Virat Kohli's close friend and the legendary South African and RCB batter AB de Villiers has given a prediction that Kohli will be seend handling the leadership duties of the franchise, but no official confirmation has been given yet regarding the same. On the other hand, legendary Indian off-spinner Ravi Ashwin has gone on to create a new theory and has given his verdict on who will become the new skipper of RCB?
The YouTube channel of Indian Cricket Team's legendary spinner Ravi Ashwin has become quite popular and his analytical videos which he uploads on a regular basis are very good and worth watching. 
Regarding the captaincy conundrum of the Bengaluru based franchise, he said, " If we look at all the things, it's looking highly likely that Virat will become the captain of RCB once again. The reason behind this is that they didn't buy any captain in the Mega-Auction. He (Kohli) can only be ignored for the captaincy post if RCB have decided to hand over the captaincy duties to someone else".

RCB acted in a smart way
When the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought players in the Mega-Auction, the team management got criticized a lot and got trolled by Cricket fans. But, Ashwin believes that the three-time runner's up have managed to build a very strong squad. 
He said, "According to me, they (Bengaluru) had a great Mega-Auction. They had crores of Indian rupees in their auction purse, but their team management acted in a patient way. They knew which player they wanted and targeted those players who will thrive in their home-conditions."
The CSK spinner also mentioned that despite having the luxury of possessing so many Right-to-Match cards, the franchise bought players according to their needs and requirements. 
Mo Babat, the Director of Cricket of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru recently talked about the captaincy related news of the franchise. He described Kohli as a highly experienced, senior and a crucial player of the franchise, but according to him, no decision has been made yet regarding the next captain of the team

Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-2-players-who-can-become-the-next-captain-of-rcb-if-virat-kohli-refuses-to-lead-the-team/#google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2025: 2 players who can become the next captain of RCB if Virat Kohli refuses to lead the team</a>

R Ashwin and Virat Kohli hugging each other post the end of the RCB vs RR match in IPL 2024 | Image: Getty Images

RCB had a purse of 83 crore rupees, still they didn't buy a captain, will Virat become the skipper again? India's elite spinner explains

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The 2025 IPL Mega-Auction concluded on a good note and all eyes were on Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they were in search of a new captain after deciding not to re-buy Faf du Plessis. However, their decision of not signing any player with proper captaincy experience has enraged their fans and many people are speculating that Virat the legendary Kohli might agree to handle the leadership duties of the franchise once again. 

South Africa and RCB Legend AB de Villiers recently gave a big hint on his YouTube-channel that Kohli will be seen donning the leadership hat once again for the franchise in the upcoming edition of the competition. But, no official confirmation has been given regarding this topic from the Elite Indian Cricketer or the Bengaluru based franchise. 

In such a situation, the question arises that if Kohli refuses to lead the team, then what other options will be available for the three-time runners up to handle the captaincy duties. In this article, we will take a look at two players who will be the perfect captaincy choices for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

<h2>2 Players who can become the next RCB captain ahead of IPL 2025</h2>

<h3>2. Krunal Pandya</h3>
Slow left arm orthodox bowling all-rounder Krunal Pandya has achieved the status of being a top-notch all-rounder in the IPL. He is a highly experienced player having taken part in 127 IPL matches, in which he has managed to score 1,647 runs with the bat and has dismissed batters 76 times. 

Krunal also has captaincy experience and he impressed a lot with his leadership-skills in the 2023 edition of the IPL. He led the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to three victories in six fixtures. 

This time around in the 2025 IPL Mega-Auction, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bought him for a price tag of 5.75 crore Indian Rupees. Krunal also has a good record of leading Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the domestic T20 league of India and this experience might just work in favor of the all-rounder.

<h3>1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar</h3>

Right arm seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar who is a new addition to the squad of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru is one of the most experienced players of the franchise. The 34-year-old was purchased by Bengaluru in the Mega-Auction for big price tag of 10.75 crore Indian Rupees. 
 
Bhuvi is known for outfoxing the opposition batters with his ability to swing the new ball both ways and his exceptional death bowling skills. He is the highest ever wicket taker in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) having dismissed 181 batters so far. 
 
As far as leadership is concerned, Bhuvi has led 2016 IPL winners Sunrisers Hyderabad on multiple occasions in the tournament. Due to his calm nature and ability to perform well under pressure, he can take crucial decisions in a calm and patient manner. These skills give him the edge over Krunal to be the next captain of the Bengaluru based franchise.

IPL 2025: RCB's full squad: Virat Kohli, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rajat Patidar, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Krunal Pandya, Phil Salt (WK), Josh Hazelwood, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Swapnil Singh, Rasikh Salam, Liam Livingstone, Manoj Bhandage, Nuwan Thushara, Yash Dayal, Romario Shepherd, Devdutt Padikal, Mohit Rather, Lungisiani Ngidi, Swastik Chikara and Abhinandan Singh. 

Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-rcbs-squad-analysis-and-strongest-playing-11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2025: RCB's squad analysis and strongest Playing 11</a>

Besides Virat Kohli, the duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya are also in contention to lead RCB in IPL 2025

IPL 2025: 2 players who can become the next captain of RCB if Virat Kohli refuses to lead the team

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The IPL 2025 mega-auction marked every franchise bringing in some new players in their squads, while many teams are also in the hunt for a new player in the role of a skipper. 
 
Though every team has included the likes of several players in their squad, they are yet to announce who would be seen in a captain’s role. Likes of great <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Dhoni">MS Dhoni</a> and Rohit Sharma, the most successful among IPL skippers, have now decided to end their role as they continue to feature for their sides as players. 
 
With five of the franchises being certain over their captains, only the likes of the remaining sides are looking for a new captain, while some teams’ like the Punjab Kings went all loose to acquire the likes of last season's title-winning skipper Shreyas Iyer. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Let's see a list of skipper choices from all 10 franchises:</h2>
 
<h3 dir="ltr">Chennai Super Kings</h3>
 
CSK have been the most legendary side in the history of the IPL under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, and now the captaincy has passed onto the next generation of players in Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad will continue in the role of captain. 
 
<h3 dir="ltr">Mumbai Indians</h3>
 
The veteran all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, who replaced Rohit Sharma as the MI skipper, would once again be resuming duties in the IPL as the skipper, having the national skippers, SKY and Rohit Sharma, play under him. 
 
<h3 dir="ltr">Gujarat Titans</h3>
 
The Gujarat Titans have included several new players in the role, while Shubman Gill, the rising Indian sensation, remains to be the captain of the side, as per speculations made. 
 
<h3 dir="ltr">Sunrisers Hyderabad</h3>
 
The SRH side was led by World Cup-winning skipper Pat Cummins last season, as he led them to another final against the KKR, which they eventually lost. The skipper was retained with a whopping INR 18 crore and will resume his duties. 
 
<h3 dir="ltr">Rajasthan Royals</h3>
 
Sanju Samson, the skipper of the Royals side, seems fixed from the last few years, and he will continue to do so while also being their prime gloveman and opening batter. 
 
<h3 dir="ltr">Lucknow Super Giants</h3>
 
The LSG side looked very interested in Rishabh Pant, as they spent almost 1/3rd of their remaining purse, as Pant was included for a whopping INR 27 crore. However, if reports were to be considered and Pant unwilling to continue as skipper, then he might be seen playing under Nicholas Pooran; otherwise, Pant would take up captaincy for LSG from IPL 2025. 
 
<h3 dir="ltr">Delhi Capitals</h3>
 
The Capitals have made choices that seem to be significant for their future, as KL Rahul, who was swapped in from LSG to the Capitals squad, might be considered their ideal option for the role of the Capitals skipper. 
 
<h3 dir="ltr">Royal Challengers Bangalore</h3>
 
RCB are in the biggest dilemma over their choice of skipper, having not retained Faf. Earlier speculations suggested that Virat Kohli might be resuming his role as the skipper; however, no confirmed reports have been made from either end of the player or the management. 
 
<h3 dir="ltr">Punjab Kings</h3>
 
The Punjab Kings have not included Shreyas Iyer just for fun, as Iyer, the captain with the defending title, was bought in for a whopping INR 26.75 crore to be termed the captain of the side under Ponting. 
 
<h3 dir="ltr">Kolkata Knight Riders</h3>
 
The defending champions have let go of their skipper and are not looking to bring any such player who can be decisive as a captain, Sunil Narine who captains their other sides, Andre Russell, while also their heavily invested Venkatesh Iyer, all would stand a chance to be seen in the role of a skipper. 

ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-csk-squad-after-auction-players-prices-and-full-swot-analysis/">Chennai Super Kings Full Team SWOT analysis </a>

Let's take a good look at the players who can fit into the shoes of a captain.

Like Virat Kohli resuming as RCB captain, Hardik Pandya continuing as MI skipper, and Shreyas Iyer moving to PBKS as their skipper, let's take a good look at the players who can fit into the shoes of a captain.

Before the action resumes for IPL 2025, let's look at the possible choices for the franchises in the role of a skipper.

IPL 2025: Predicted Captains of All 10 Franchises for the upcoming season of the IPL

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The Royal Challengers Bangalore are a franchise cricket team based in Bangalore, Karnataka, that plays in the Indian Premier League. It was founded in 2008 by United Spirits and named after the company's liquor brand Royal Challenge

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India batter Virat Kohli was back in the Ranji Trophy after 12 long years as he played for his state team, Delhi, in the game against Railways. The match between the two teams concluded on Saturday (1st February) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. 
Virat Kohli playing for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy seemed like a festival as a huge amount of people arrived at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to see their favourite batter play. More than 15000 people were in the stands, and it was the first time that the Ranji game witnessed such huge crowds. 
Virat Kohli grabbed all the spotlight as he fans every moment to cheer and made the crowd chant "Kohli, Kohli". The batter was also seen getting engaged with fans as he involved two different sections of crowds in a competition of who would be shouting louder. 
With a lot of fans turning up to see him, it was expected he would set the stage on fire with the bat and give his fans a gift in return. But that wasn't the case as the batter failed to get going and score just 6 runs before he was removed by Himanshu Sangwan. 
Himanshu Sangwan sent the offstump of Virat Kohli for a ride as the batter got bowled. The India batter didn't get to bat in the second innings as Delhi won the game by a massive margin of innings and 15 runs to bag important points in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. 
Even though Virat Kohli struggled to score runs, he made sure that he entertained the crowd. The batter also came up with a hilarious gesture during the match, and it left many in splits as the video went viral on the internet within seconds. 
In the video that has gone viral on the internet, Virat Kohli can be seen throwing the ball to the bowler. However, as he attempts to throw the ball, it slipped out of his hands and went back. This even made the batter laugh as the ball went past him. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/most-runs-most-wickets-in-ind-vs-aus-t20i-series-2025/">Most Runs, Most Wickets in IND vs AUS T20I Series 2025</a>
<h2>Watch: Ball slips out of the hands of Virat Kohli, makes batter laugh </h2>

Virat Kohli playing for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy seemed like a festival as a huge amount of people arrived at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delh

India batter Virat Kohli was back in the Ranji Trophy after 12 long years as he played for his state team, Delhi, in the game against Railways.

Watch: Virat Kohli hilariously drops ball as he attempts to throw it bowler during Ranji Trophy 2024-25

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England batter Ben Duckett is enjoying his time in India as the two teams lock horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. The series has already been won by India after they won the fourth game of the series in Pune. 
The final game of the series will be played on Sunday (2nd February) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The  England team will be keen to win the match and enter into the ODI series on a high by ending the series with a margin of 3-2. 
One of the key performers for England in the ongoing tour has been Ben Duckett. The opening batter, after failing to score runs in the first two games, came up with the magical efforts in the third and fourth match. He looked in solid touch and troubled the Indian bowlers. 
Ben Duckett slammed a vital half-century in the third game and followed it up with a 39-run knock in the 4th IND vs ENG T20I. The batter has been at his aggressive best while opening the innings and would be keen to carry on the same form in the last match. 
His form will be crucial for England in the last game. He, along with Jos Buttler, has looked like the settled batter in the series for visitors. The opening batter would want to cash on the form and help his team make a strong comeback in the series. 
Ben Duckett, since the last year, has been in red-hot form and has been consistently scoring runs for England in all three formats. The opening batting will be crucial for his team in ODIs as well followed by the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Ahead of the fifth IND vs ENG T20I match, Ben Duckett was seen playing street cricket in Mumbai. In the video that has gone viral on the internet, the opening batter can be seen hitting a six in a shadow batting effort on the footpath. 
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<h2>Watch: Ben Duckett plays street cricket in Mumbai</h2>

One of the key performers for England in the ongoing tour has been Ben Duckett

England batter Ben Duckett is enjoying his time in India as the two teams lock horns with each other in the five-match T20I series.

Watch: Ben Duckett plays street cricket in Mumbai, video goes viral

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The T20I series between India and England is all set to reach a conclusion. The fifth game of the five-match series, which will be a dead rubber between the teams, is scheduled to take place on Sunday (2nd February) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 
India has already won the five-match T20I series against England. They won the fourth game of the series by 15 runs and took an unassailable lead of 3-1 in the series. They now would be keen to win the last game as well and seal the five-match series by the margin of 4-1. 
One of the heroes for India during the fourth IND vs ENG T20I series was Shivam Dube. The all-rounder was drafted into the team as a replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy and then got the opportunity to play in the 4th game, which took place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. 
On his comeback game for India, Shivam Dube set the stage on fire and made sure that bails the team out of trouble. He came to bat when India was under massive pressure and lost four quick wickets. The Southpaw soaked in all the pressure and took a team to the big total. 
Shivam Dube slammed a terrific half-century and, in particular, targeted Adil Rashid. The lanky batter was all over the opposition and hit the bowlers all around the park. He played an innings of 53 runs and helped India post a total of 181 runs, which at one moment seemed impossible. 
<h2>Shivam Dube faced concussion duirng first IND vs ENG T20I, likely to miss 5th game</h2>
During his innings, Shivam Dube was also at the receiving end of a nasty blow. He was hit on the head during the last over, after which he faced a concussion and then was replaced by Harshit Rana, who made his debut for the team and picked three wickets to help the team win. 
With Shivam Dube facing a concussion, there is a lot of speculation about whether the all-rounder will be fit for the next game or not. However, as per the reports in the Times of India, he will be missing the next match, which will be a dead rubber. 
The reports added that if Shivam Dube will be unavailable then Ramandeep Singh is expected to replace him in the team. The Punjab all-rounder made his debut for India in the T20I series against South Africa and looked decent with the bat and ball.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/most-runs-most-wickets-in-ind-vs-aus-t20i-series-2025/">Most Runs, Most Wickets in IND vs AUS T20I Series 2025</a>

One of the heroes for India during the fourth IND vs ENG T20I series was Shivam Dube

With Shivam Dube facing a concussion, there is a lot of speculation about whether the all-rounder will be fit for the next IND vs ENG game

Will Shivam Dube play the fifth IND vs ENG T20I?

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IND vs ENG T20I Series 2025: India have claimed the five-match T20I series with one more match left against England by 3-1 after a thrilling win at MCA Stadium. With this win, India claimed their 17th series in a row in India and the last time India lost a T20I series in India was back in 2019 against Australia. 
Around a lot of discussion and controversy about concussion substitution, India managed to seal the deal by 15 runs. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-beat-england-by-15-runs-debutant-harshit-rana-stars-and-india-registered-17th-t20i-series-win-in-row/">CHECK THE FULL HIGHLIGHTS OF IND VS ENG 4TH T20I.</a> In this post, we have covered the list of Players with the most runs, most wickets, most sixes, and most fours in the T20I series between India and England. 
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<h2>IND vs ENG T20I series 2025 Stats</h2>
<h3>Players With the Most Runs</h3>
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<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Mat
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<td style="border-width: 1px;">
NO
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Runs
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
HS
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Ave
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
BF
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
SR
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
100
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
50
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Abhishek Sharma (IND)
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
4
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
144
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
79
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
36.00
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
73
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
197.26
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
1
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Jos Buttler (ENG)
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
4
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
139
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
68
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
34.75
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
99
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
140.40
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
1
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Tilak Varma (IND)
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
4
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
2
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
109
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
72*
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
54.50
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
86
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
126.74
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
1
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Hardik Pandya (IND)
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
4
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
1
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
103
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
53
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
34.33
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
75
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
137.33
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
1
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Ben Duckett (ENG)
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
4
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
97
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
51
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
24.25
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
57
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
170.17
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
1
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h3>Players With the Most Wickets</h3>
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<table border="1" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 88.8889%; background-color: #f9fbff;"><colgroup><col width="73" style="width: 14.9306%;"><col width="42" style="width: 7.29167%;"><col width="51" style="width: 8.85417%;"><col width="51" style="width: 8.85417%;"><col width="46" style="width: 7.98611%;"><col width="49" style="width: 8.50694%;"><col width="45" style="width: 7.8125%;"><col width="49" style="width: 8.50694%;"><col width="46" style="width: 7.98611%;"><col width="49" style="width: 8.50694%;"><col width="27" style="width: 4.6875%;"><col width="35" style="width: 6.07639%;"></colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Player
</td>
<td>
Mat
</td>
<td>
Overs
</td>
<td>
Mdns
</td>
<td>
Runs
</td>
<td>
Wkts
</td>
<td>
BBI
</td>
<td>
Ave
</td>
<td>
Econ
</td>
<td>
SR
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Varun Chakravarthy (IND)
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
16.0
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
113
</td>
<td>
12
</td>
<td>
5/24
</td>
<td>
9.41
</td>
<td>
7.06
</td>
<td>
8.00
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
J Overton (ENG)
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
11.2
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
85
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
3/23
</td>
<td>
14.16
</td>
<td>
7.50
</td>
<td>
11.33
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Bryden Carse (ENG)
</td>
<td>
3
</td>
<td>
12.0
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
96
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
3/29
</td>
<td>
16.00
</td>
<td>
8.00
</td>
<td>
12.00
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Axar Patel (IND)
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
14.0
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
99
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
2/22
</td>
<td>
16.50
</td>
<td>
7.07
</td>
<td>
14.00
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Hardik Pandya (IND)
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
11.0
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
92
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
2/33
</td>
<td>
18.40
</td>
<td>
8.36
</td>
<td>
13.20
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h3>Players With the Most Sixes</h3>
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<table border="1" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 83.5601%; height: 284px; background-color: rgb(246, 231, 231);"><colgroup><col width="101" style="width: 34.2936%;"><col width="43" style="width: 14.5405%;"><col width="51" style="width: 17.284%;"><col width="59" style="width: 20.0274%;"><col width="41" style="width: 13.8546%;"></colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 44px;">
<td style="height: 44px;">
Player
</td>
<td style="height: 44px;">
Mat
</td>
<td style="height: 44px;">
Runs
</td>
<td style="height: 44px;">
SR
</td>
<td style="height: 44px;">
6s
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
Abhishek Sharma (IND)
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
144
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
197.26
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
9
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
Jos Buttler (ENG)
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
139
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
140.40
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
6
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
Tilak Varma (IND)
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
109
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
126.74
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
6
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
Hardik Pandya (IND)
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
103
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
137.33
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
6
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
Liam Livingstone (ENG)
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
65
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
122.64
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
5
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h3>Players With the Most Fours</h3>
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<table border="1" style="border-collapse: collapse; background-color: rgb(237, 244, 252); width: 84.3537%;"><colgroup><col width="147" style="width: 29.697%;"><col width="78" style="width: 15.7576%;"><col width="90" style="width: 18.1818%;"><col width="92" style="width: 18.5859%;"><col width="88" style="width: 17.7778%;"></colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Player
</td>
<td>
Mat
</td>
<td>
Runs
</td>
<td>
SR
</td>
<td>
4s
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Abhishek Sharma (IND)
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
144
</td>
<td>
197.26
</td>
<td>
17
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Ben Duckett (ENG)
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
97
</td>
<td>
170.17
</td>
<td>
15
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Jos Buttler (ENG)
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
139
</td>
<td>
140.40
</td>
<td>
11
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Tilak Varma (IND)
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
109
</td>
<td>
126.74
</td>
<td>
8
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Harry Brook (ENG)
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
89
</td>
<td>
153.44
</td>
<td>
8
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>

Abhishek Sharma is the highest run-scorer of the IND vs ENG T20I series 2025 with one more match left. Here are the lists of players with the most runs, most wickets, most sixes, and most fours.

This post features the lists of players with the most runs, most wickets, most fours, and most sixes.

Most Runs, Most Wickets in IND vs AUS T20I Series 2025

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IND vs ENG 4th T20I: In a match that swung like a pendulum, both teams fought tooth and nail in a contest filled with twists and turns. India have defeated England in the 4th T20I by 15 runs and won the 17th T20I series in a row. 
India’s early collapse left them gasping for breath, but a remarkable fightback brought them back into the game, thanks to two key players. England, chasing a challenging target, seemed to be in control until a sudden shift changed the course of the match. With wickets falling in clusters, the momentum shifted again and again. As the final overs approached, it was anyone’s game. 
<h2>IND vs ENG 4th T20I Match Summary</h2>
For the first time in the series, Jos Buttler made the right call at the toss and opted to bowl first after winning the flip of the coin. They had two changes - Mahmood for Wood, and Bethell for Smith. Meanwhile, for India, Rinku Singh was fit and available so there were going to be some changes to the squad. Arshdeep came in place of Shami, Rinku came in for Jurel, and Shivam Dube came in for Washington Sundar. 
INDIA Playing11: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
ENGLAND Playing11: Philip Salt(w), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
<h2>India Innings- 181/9 (20 Overs)</h2>
The Indian innings began on a shaky note, as early wickets put the team under pressure. Sanju Samson, the opener, was dismissed cheaply for just 1 run, followed by Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, who both fell for ducks in the same over. This was the first time Saqib Mahmood played against India in India and he made the most with three wickets in his first over. The scoreboard showed a fragile 12/3 after just 2 overs, leaving the middle order to rebuild.
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It was a daunting situation, but Abhishek Sharma rose to the occasion, playing a spirited knock. He added 29 runs, providing some stability before falling to Rashid. Despite the early collapse, Sharma’s contribution offered a glimmer of hope.
As wickets continued to fall, it was Rinku Singh who took charge next. His 30 runs came at a steady pace, keeping the innings afloat amid the tumbling wickets. However, with the loss of Rinku, Hardik Pandya stepped in and took charge. His aggressive knock of 53 off 30 balls injected much-needed momentum into the innings.
Pandya, known for his flair, played some brilliant shots, taking on the bowlers with confidence. But as he was dismissed at 166/6, the task of reaching a competitive total seemed daunting again.
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In the final overs, Shivam Dube kept the hopes alive, contributing another vital 53 runs. With his resilience and some decent contributions from the middle order, the Indian team recovered from the early collapse and put forth a competitive total of 182 runs.
The innings ended at 181/9, with the team left to reflect on a few crucial missed opportunities. The loss of wickets in quick succession early on severely hampered their progress, making it difficult to post a bigger total. The standout performances of Pandya and Dube were overshadowed by the fragility at the top, leaving India with a comparatively easier target to defend.
England Innings- 
England Started with Salt and Duckett and they just smashed all Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground in the first powerplay. Ben Duckett just went furious with an over 200 Strike rate in the first 6 overs losing his wicket on the last ball of the powerplay. Before that, he smashed 39 runs off just 18 balls. Phil Salt was equally aggressive, smoking four boundaries in the powerplay but fell against Axar Patel in the very next over after the powerplay.
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Buttler went back soon in the 8th over and India were back in the game in the span of just 10 balls after the powerplay. Livingstone and Brook played out the tough session and the pressure started to build. Harshit Rana, the concussion substitute in for Shivam Dube got Liam Livingstone in the second ball of his first over. 
Harry Brook took the charge and started the counterattack. He took Harshit Rana on for 18 runs in the 14th over but couldn't do it for long as Varun Chakravarthy got him just after the completion of his half-century. England were in all sorts of trouble as Bryden Carse also lost his wicket in the same over. 
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Harshit Rana again struck in his third over and took Bethell out of the game. Soon, Bishnoi got Archer and England were 8 down for 146 runs. They still needed 36 runs off 18 balls. Harshit bowled a tight 19th over and it was all over for England in the last over when Arshdeep Singh got Saqib Mahmood and England were bowled out for 166 runs. The picture was looking pretty clear after the 18th over and Harshit Rana made it obvious that India wins the series.
INDIA won the match by 15 runs

India's stunning recovery from 12/3 to post 181/9 was enough to defend against England, who fell short at 166, losing by 15 runs. Harshit Rana, the debutant rose to the moment and India won a thriller.

India fought back brilliantly after early setbacks, while England's chase crumbled under pressure from spinners, handing India a narrow victory.