5 Released RCB players who could trigger bidding war between PBKS and DC at auction

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have retained only three players ahead of the IPL 2025 auctions in the form of Virat Kohli (INR 21 crore), Rajat Patidar (INR 11 crore), and Yash Dayal (INR 5 crore). With these retentions, they have consumed INR 37 crore of the 120 crore purse and will walk into the auction table with a remaining purse of INR 83 crore.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings have gone with just two retentions, in the form of Shashank Singh (INR 5.50 crore) and Prabhsimran Singh (INR 4 crore), and have the highest remaining purse with INR 110.50 crore. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals who are also one of the four teams to lift the IPL gold, have exhausted INR 47 crore by retaining four players and will enter the auction with INR 73 crore.

Both PBKS and DC who have seen major coaching revisions will look to strengthen their attacks with a balance of spinners, all-rounders, and some power hitters. With RCB releasing some big names from their squad, both Punjab and Delhi will grab the chance to acquire the services of former Bengaluru players in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Here are five RCB-released players who could trigger a bidding war between PBKS and DC at auction:

5. Anuj Rawat

The uncapped Anuj Rawat who plays for Delhi was bought by RCB for 3.4 crore in the previous mega auction in 2022. The wicketkeeper-batter is known to hit big shots and can keep the run-flowing rater in check. In his stint with RCB, he featured in 22 matches and scored 318 runs at a strike rate of 119.10.

Additionally, he ended as the fourth-highest run scorer in the Delhi Premier League T20 2024 with 356 runs in 10 games. With PBKS and DC both requiring a strong batter in the middle overs, Rawat can do the job brilliantly. Furthermore, Since Rawat is a reliable wicketkeeper in addition to being a left-hand batter, he is a suitable alternative for Rishabh Pant, who was released by the Delhi team.