Royal Challengers Bengaluru made some key additions in their squad during the WPL Auction held in Bengaluru on Sunday, December 15. Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions of the Women’s Premier League, having beaten Delhi Capitals in the 2024 final. As expected, RCB have maintained the core of their winning side. On the other hand, the RCB men’s camp also purchased several important players during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. On that note, let us check out who are the two most expensive players for RCB for the upcoming edition of both IPL and WPL.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s most expensive players
Virat Kohli
Ahead of the auction, RCB retained three players to ensure continuity in their lineup. Franchise icon Virat Kohli was retained for Rs 21 crore, while rising star Rajat Patidar (Rs 11 crore) and promising pacer Yash Dayal (Rs 5 crore) were also retained to form the core of the squad. In the IPL Mega Auction, RCB’s most expensive purchase was Josh Hazlewood (Rs 12.50 crore).
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Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana, one of India’s leading batters, made history by being the highest-paid player in WPL’s debut season. With a bid of ₹3.40 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mandhana’s explosive batting and consistency earned her this record-breaking contract. Her aggressive style and ability to anchor innings have made her one of the most marketable players in women’s cricket. The Southpaw will be leading the RCB franchise in the upcoming WPL 2025 edition and will look to retain the trophy.
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