The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is most likely to be held at the end of the November. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) would have planned their retentions of whom they are retaining and releasing ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. They have Virat Kohli sorted for their upcoming auction, however, what are the other players they are going to retain is a matter of speculations. RCB has always invested more in the overseas players especiallaly australian players. This time they should focus on adding few New Zealand players in the IPL 2025 mega auction to make their team more vibarant.
3 New Zealand players RCB can target in IPL 2025 mega auction
Will O’Rourke
Will O’Rourke impressed everyone in the India vs. New Zealand 1st Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He took four wickets on Day 2 of the match, dismissing Yuzvendra Chahal, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah. The six-foot-tall pacer could be a great pick for RCB in the IPL 2025 auction, as they need a bowler who can provide them with wickets and bowl accurately with pace.
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Mitchell Santner
RCB needs a spinner since they released Yuzvendra Chahal. Mitchell Santner could provide them with a spin-bowling option if they buy him in the IPL 2025 auction. Santner is currently with CSK, and if they release him for IPL 2025, RCB should consider signing him.
Lockie Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson is part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team; however, they are unlikely to retain him ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. He could be a target for an RTM (Right to Match) card for RCB, which they will try to use during the auction. Ferguson has been in great form for New Zealand, and he needs to maintain this form to secure a handsome deal in the IPL auction.