Day 2
#7 Krunal Pandya – ₹5.75 crore
All-rounder Krunal Pandya will play for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2025. After stiff competition from Rajasthan Royals, RCB secured him with a winning bid of INR 5.75 crore, bolstering their squad with his all-round capabilities for the upcoming season.
#8 Bhuvneshwar Kumar – ₹10.75 crore
After a fierce bidding war with teams running low on funds, Royal Challengers Bangalore secured Bhuvneshwar Kumar for ₹10.75 crore, adding the experienced pacer to their squad. RCB’s determination paid off as they outbid the competition to bring in the talented bowler.
#9 Swapnil Singh
Swapnil Singh, the experienced all-rounder, sparked interest in the IPL 2025 auction. Delhi Capitals placed a bid of ₹50 Lakh, but RCB exercised their RTM card to retain him at the same price, ensuring he remains with the Bengaluru-based franchise.
#10 Tim David – ₹3 Crores
Australian all-rounder Tim David sparked interest in the IPL 2025 auction. Sunrisers Hyderabad and RCB battled it out, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured his services for ₹3 Crore, bringing David back to their squad.
#11 Romario Shepherd – ₹1.5 Crore
#12 Nuwan Thushara – ₹1.6 Crore
Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara sparked interest from SRH, RR, and RCB during the IPL 2025 auction. After an intense bidding contest, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured his services for ₹1.6 Crore.
#13 Jacob Bethell – ₹2.6 Crore
Young English all-rounder Jacob Bethell sparked interest from SRH and RCB at the start. After intense bidding, RCB seemed set to secure him for ₹2.6 Crore. While RR considered stepping in, they opted out, and PBKS joined briefly, but RCB ultimately claimed Bethell for ₹2.6 Crore.
