Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had big players in the past, but unfortunately, these players have failed to get the results. RCB still has zero IPL trophies to their name. In recent seasons, the team has come close several times but hasn’t been able to cross the final line. However, it’s also true that these big players have successfully mesmerized fans with their cricketing abilities, whether it’s AB de Villiers’ 360-degree batting or Chris Gayle’s long-range hits.
Now, with the IPL 2025 mega auction approaching, all teams will revamp their squads, and RCB will likely tweak many things. Every team needs marquee players to strengthen their base, and RCB is no exception. With each season, teams look for big players, but what about RCB? Will they acquire some of the best established talents, or will there be a twist in their strategy when targeting marquee players? Let’s take a look at three marquee players RCB might target in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
KL Rahul
Everyone is already speculating that KL Rahul’s chances of joining RCB are extremely high. Although, for RCB, it won’t be easy, as other IPL teams will also bid for this star wicketkeeper-batter. However, there is a chance that RCB may go big for Rahul, and it is understandable as well since KL has previously played for this franchise and is familiar with the top management. With more than 4,000 runs and 133 IPL matches of experience, there’s no question that this star batter, a marquee player, may catch RCB’s attention.
Yuzvendra Chahal
When RCB ended their seven-year association with star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, it came as a shock to many. Since then, we’ve seen how RCB’s bowling, especially the spin department, has struggled, and the team has lost many matches despite putting up big runs, mainly due to the lack of quality bowlers. But now, the time has come to bring Chahal back into the mix. RCB needs some experienced hands in the bowling department, someone who can lead the attack. There are strong chances that RCB may bid for this marquee player to strengthen their squad.
Kagiso Rabada
No Mohammed Siraj, no Vijaykumar Vyshak, RCB currently lacks big names in fast bowling. South African bowling superstar Kagiso Rabada, who is enjoying a high at the moment, may catch RCB’s attention. As mentioned, RCB needs some experienced names in their bowling unit. The team has had serious bowling issues, which we’ve seen in the last few IPL editions. It has always been said that bowlers win you tournaments, and this Bengaluru franchise needs a champion bowler. There’s no doubt that this Proteas bowler is at the top of his game, making him one of the best options to lead RCB’s bowling attack if they manage to bring him on board.
