Fri Jan 31 16:30:00 UTC 2025: ## RCB Bolsters Pace Attack for IPL 2025 Title Push

**Bangalore, India** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are aiming high for IPL 2025, significantly upgrading their pace bowling arsenal in a bid to finally claim the coveted IPL title. The franchise, known for its strong batting lineup, has made strategic acquisitions at the mega auction, assembling a formidable bowling unit.

Leading the charge is veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, acquired for a hefty Rs 10.75 crore. Kumar’s expertise in swing bowling and death bowling will be crucial. He’ll be supported by the retained Yash Dayal (Rs 5 crore), a left-arm pacer known for his ability to perform under pressure.

Adding international firepower are South African speedster Lungi Ngidi (Rs 1 crore) and the returning Australian Josh Hazlewood (Rs 12.50 crore). Ngidi’s ability to extract bounce, and Hazlewood’s disciplined line and length, further solidify RCB’s pace attack.

The strengthened bowling unit complements RCB’s already impressive batting lineup, which includes Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Liam Livingstone, among others. With a balanced squad, RCB enters IPL 2025 with renewed optimism and a strong determination to end their title drought. The full squad includes: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Tushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathi, Tim David, and Romario Shepherd.

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