IPL 2025: Predicted RCB Playing XI and Top 3 Combos
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?
RCB Full Squad for IPL 2025
| Player Name | Role | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Batsman | Retained |
| Rajat Patidar | Batsman | Retained |
| Yash Dayal | Bowler | Retained |
| Liam Livingstone | All-Rounder | ₹8.75 Crore |
| Phil Salt | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | ₹11.50 Crore |
| Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | ₹11 Crore |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler | ₹12.50 Crore |
| Rasikh Dar | Bowler | ₹6 Crore |
| Suyash Sharma | Bowler | ₹2.60 Crore |
| Krunal Pandya | All-Rounder | ₹5.75 Crore |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler | ₹10.75 Crore |
| Swapnil Singh | All-Rounder | ₹50 Lakh |
| Tim David | All-Rounder | ₹3 Crore |
| Romario Shepherd | All-Rounder | ₹1.50 Crore |
| Nuwan Thushara | Bowler | ₹1.60 Crore |
| Manoj Bhandage | All-Rounder | ₹30 Lakh |
| Jacob Bethell | All-Rounder | ₹2.60 Crore |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Batsman | ₹2 Crore |
| Swastik Chhikara | Batsman | ₹30 Lakh |
| Lungi Ngidi | Bowler | ₹1 Crore |
| Abhinandan Singh | Bowler | ₹30 Lakh |
| Mohit Rathee | All-Rounder | ₹30 Lakh |
Combination 1: Balanced XI
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt (WK), Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
Combination 2: Spin-Heavy XI
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Bethell, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar
Combination 3: Pace-Dominant XI
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt (WK), Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara
Best Playing XI for RCB in IPL 2025 [Predicted]
Virat Kohli
Devdutt Padikkal
Liam Livingstone
Phil Salt (WK)
Jitesh Sharma
Tim David
Krunal Pandya
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Josh Hazlewood
Yash Dayal
Suyash Sharma