Sun Nov 24 17:17:55 UTC 2024: ## Royal Challengers Bangalore Bolsters Squad at IPL 2025 Mega Auction
**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia –** The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made significant additions to their squad at the IPL 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah on November 24th and 25th. Entering the auction with a purse of ₹83 crore after retaining only three players – Virat Kohli (₹21 crore), Rajat Patidar (₹11 crore), and Yash Dayal (₹4 crore) – RCB strategically spent their considerable funds. Kohli’s retention makes him the first Indian player to command over ₹20 crore in IPL history, and there is speculation he may reclaim the captaincy next season.
The team’s acquisitions at the auction (a full list was not provided in the source text) significantly strengthen their lineup for the upcoming season. RCB aims to contend for the IPL trophy in 2025 after bolstering their squad with key players during the mega auction, the largest of its kind, held every four years. The team’s performance at the auction placed them second only to Punjab Kings in terms of spending power.
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