The much-awaited Indian Premier League 2023 auction is over and now all 10 franchises are ready with their team combination for the upcoming edition. After delivering a notable performance in this year’s T20 World Cup, Sam Curran grabbed the limelight in the event too by becoming the most expensive player with a whopping sum of INR 18.5 crores. Cameron Green and Ben Stokes also got hefty amounts of INR 17.5 crores and 16.25 crores respectively. Another side, Nicholas Pooran also surprised viewers by getting grabbed at INR 16 crores.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This year, the three-time finalists RCB roped in two English players Will Jacks (INR 3.2 crores) and Reece Topley (INR 1.9 crores), who debuted this year for England in international cricket. Last year, Challengers ended in the third position and failed to clinch the title for another time. However, since 2020, RCB is the only squad to qualify for playoffs for three consecutive seasons, and this fact will also give them the confidence to go ahead and win their first trophy in 2023. After the conclusion of the 2023 auction, they also have a perfect XI squad that includes talented players who have the potential to leave an impact in the tournament.

Here is the playing XI of RCB after the conclusion of the mini-auction:

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/ban-vs-ind-virat-kohli-gives-deadly-stare-to-rishabh-pant-after-run-out-scare/" title="Virat Kohli" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli </a>has been a part of the RCB since its inception in 2008. In his 15 years of IPL career, he amassed 6,624 runs in 223 matches at a strike rate of 129.15, with five centuries and 44 half-centuries. In the last season, he couldn’t perform up to expectations with just 341 runs in 16 matches at a dismal strike rate of 115.99. The team management tried him as a number three batter and opener too, but the legendary Indian cricketer didn’t look good with his bat.

In the next edition, the franchise will look for some amazing displays from him. Since the Asia Cup 2022 tournament, he has been in fine touch playing some important knocks for India. Noticing his recent form, RCB fans will also expect him to deliver some solid innings to the team.

In the 2016 edition, he had his best IPL season scoring 973 runs in just 16 matches at a strike rate of 152.03, with four hundreds. Going through his potential and reputation, it can be speculated that the veteran could find his form in the upcoming season too. His last century came against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In 2023, fans are hoping that he will lighten up the tournament again notching up a century after four years.

In the last year’s mega-auction, the franchise roped in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/apologies-faf-matthew-wade-regrets-after-unintentionally-distracting-faf-du-plessis-while-batting/" title="Faf du Plessis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf du Plessis</a>, who was a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stalwart in the league from 2012 to 2021. Relying on his sensational batting figures for CSK, RCB invested INR seven crores in him to receive his services as a skipper and batter.

With the bat, he scored 468 runs in 16 games at a strike rate of 127.52. The former South Africa skipper kicked off the season with a spectacular 88 runs off 57 deliveries against Punjab Kings. Later, he also smashed two more impactful half-centuries against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) respectively, which helped RCB to emerge victorious in both contests.

Talking about his performance as a captain, du Plessis looked impressive with his leadership skills as he took the team to the playoffs. Overall with nine victories and seven losses, the franchise ended its campaign, becoming the third most successful team of the season, under its new captain. In the upcoming 2022 edition, the dashing batter and skipper will strive to lift the esteemed IPL trophy.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/spiked-my-confidence-level-got-to-learn-a-lot-from-them-rajat-patidar-recalls-his-time-with-virat-kohli-and-ab-de-villiers-at-rcb/" title="Rajat Patidar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rajat Patidar </a>emerged as one of the biggest players for RCB in the last IPL edition after his incredible knock in the crucial playoff. The team, with his vital contribution of 112 runs off 54 deliveries, hammered Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 14 runs in the eliminator. Speaking of his overall performances in the last edition, the 29-year-old hit 333 runs in eight games at a fantastic strike rate of 152.75.

The right-handed batter also racked up two half-centuries along with a century. Against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in qualifier 2 also, Patidar smashed 58 runs off 42 deliveries and became the most successful batter for the team in the match.

Witnessing his couple of impressive outings in huge games, Patidar grabbed the eyes of the franchise and fans. In the next edition, he will be a reliable batter for the team in the top order with big names Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, and Glenn Maxwell.

Since the 2021 IPL, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-havent-got-a-return-date-for-you-glenn-maxwell-shares-significant-update-on-his-rehab/" title="Glenn Maxwell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glenn Maxwell</a>’s role has become essential in RCB as he with his aggressive batting reinforces the team to win big games against huge teams. In the previous edition too, the Aussie cricketer showcased his muscle power and produced some rapid innings for his team against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Punjab Kings (PBKS).&nbsp;

Playing his second season for the franchise, this year, he looked poised with 301 runs in 13 matches, at a fantastic strike rate of 169.10, with one half-century. The 34-year-old took six wickets too with the ball at an economy of 6.88. Going through these colossal numbers of the swashbuckling batter, the team will rely on him in the 2023 season also to deliver some good figures to clinch the prestigious IPL trophy for the first time.&nbsp;

However, his only 315 runs in 19 T20I games for Australia in 2022 may cause concern to the franchise, but considering his potential and capability, it can be said that the veteran could emerge as the biggest match-winner for RCB too.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/before-auction-i-thought-rcb-is-the-last-team-which-is-going-to-pick-me-mahipal-lomror-interview/" title="Mahipal Lomror" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mahipal Lomror</a> was sold to RCB at INR 95 lakhs in the mega auction 2022. His role in the squad is to provide all-round performances to the team. However, due to his courageous batting style, the franchise gave him a chance as a middle-order batter. With huge batters such as Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Dinesh Karthik, his responsibility was to reinforce the batting line-up.

Last month, he was retained by the franchise despite being terrible in the last competition. With only 86 runs in seven contests, he failed to match the standard of an efficient batter. However, his strike rate of 150.88 was something positive for the team to back him for another season.

Recently, Lomror had a few decent outings with the bat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, amassing 242 runs in seven games, at a better strike rate of 88.00. His recent numbers in the tournament and batting capability will give hope to the franchise and its fans that he could do something special in the next season.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/cannot-wait-for-ashes-dinesh-karthik-excited-ahead-of-joining-commentary-box-for-ashes-2023/" title="Dinesh Karthik" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik </a>was a vital cog in RCB in the last season. The team relied on him to play the role of a finisher and he did it well delivering positive results with his fierce batting in the last overs of the games. In the next edition too, the franchise will expect him to solidify the batting line-up with his ferocious batting style in the lower order. With 330 runs in 16 IPL matches in 2022, at a strike rate of 183.33, he played his part perfectly in the team. In 2023 too, with his fitness and potential, the veteran will look forward to having a blast with his bat and keeping gloves to help his team quench the thirst for the trophy.

However, after his dismal show in the 2022 T20 World Cup for India, he faced criticism. But the 37-year-old got his franchise’s support by getting retained and further, he will look to excel with the bat again in the marquee event.

Last month, the franchise included <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/do-something-with-your-life-otherwise-dont-come-back-shahbaz-ahmeds-father-recalls-giving-strict-warning-to-son/" title="Shahbaz Ahmed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shahbaz Ahmed </a>on its retention list. In February this year, the franchise got him at a sum of INR 2.40 crores in the mega auction. The franchise was expecting him to provide strength to the team with his all-round skills. In sixteen appearances in the 2022 installment, he boosted the batting line-up scoring 219 runs.

As a lower-order batter in the team, Shahbaz delivered crucial knocks to the team in tense situations. Along with Dinesh Karthik, he helped the team with the bat to cross the line in games against Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals. But his bowling was below-par in the tournament as the 28-year-old took only four wickets at a horrendous economy of 9.60.

However, the Bengal cricketer proved his mettle with both bat and ball in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022-23. Racking up 207 runs and seven wickets in six games, he was the best player for Bengal in the tournament. In 2023, he will expect himself to continue his form in the IPL too.

8. Wanindu Hasaranga

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/lpl-2022-wanindu-hasaranga-bags-first-ever-hattrick-in-tournament/" title="Wanindu Hasaranga" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wanindu Hasaranga</a> will strengthen the bowling department of RCB with his leg-break bowling. Last season, the franchise showed faith in him buying at INR 10.75 crores at the mega auction 2023. The Sri Lanka cricketer had a responsibility to fill the boots of Yuzvendra Chahal in the team and he did that very well becoming the second-leading wicket-taker of the competition with 26 scalps in 16 matches, at an economy of 7.54.

In the team’s journey till playoffs, the 25-year-old chipped in with his frugal and wicket-taking spells. In the matches against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), he showed his best bowling displays notching up 4/20 and 5/18 respectively.&nbsp;

Apart from the league, Hasaranga also displayed his disciplined performance for Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and became the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. The leggie got the achievement by hunting 15 batters in eight games, at a scintillating economy rate of 6.41. Noting his knack for troubling batters, the franchise will hope that he strengthens the team with his attacking bowling attitude again in the 2023 edition.

Considering the bowling figures of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/brett-lee-believes-australia-should-drop-scott-boland-if-hazlewood-regains-fitness-ahead-of-melbourne-test/" title="Josh Hazlewood" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Josh Hazlewood </a>in the past seasons for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), RCB bought the Aussie quick at a hefty amount of INR 7.75 crores. In return, the veteran also delivered fine results to the team picking up 20 wickets in 12 matches. With this performance, he also made it to the list of bowlers with the highest wicket-takers in the tournament.

In the 2023 IPL, the franchise will count on him again to spearhead the bowling attack with Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, and Wanindu Hasaranga. The 31-year-old is known for being lethal during powerplays and death overs, and in the 2023 edition too, the team would look forward to getting some effective displays.

In T20I appearances this year, the speedster was efficient for his national side clinching 26 wickets in 17 games at an economy of 7.52. Observing his impactful bowling this year and, his immense experience, RCB will see him as one of their favourite players to win them their maiden title.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rario/harshal-patel-joins-team-rario/" title="Harshal Patel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harshal Patel</a> became a bankable figure for RCB after delivering his best bowling performance in the IPL 2021. Taking 32 wickets in 15 contests, he also received the Orange Cap. Last season, he continued his form in the league and claimed 19 scalps, at an economy rate of 7.66.

In both seasons, he was consistent for the franchise with the ball and now, he is also one of the match-winning figures for the team. Earlier, in the 2022 mega auction, RCB acquired him at the colossal amount of INR 10.75 crores due to his impressive bowling figures in 2021. In the next edition of the tournament, he will be expected to bolster the team with his vast experience and majestic bowling skills.

Unlike other bowlers, Patel doesn’t rely on pace to trouble batters. Instead, he uses variations to claim wickets. In recent years, his phenomenal outings in T20s have been possible due to the perfect use of smart angles and variations. He is also adept at using off-cutters efficiently to trap batters.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ban-vs-ind-watch-mohammed-siraj-glares-and-sledges-najmul-shanto-gets-a-smile-in-return/" title="Mohammed Siraj" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammed Siraj</a> is a key member of the RCB as last year, the franchise retained him along with Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell. Playing for the franchise since 2018, Siraj has turned out to be a credible player for the team due to his giant contributions with the ball, in previous installments of the tournament. Although the bowler was not up to the mark in the 2022 edition, the franchise didn’t lose faith in him.

In November, Siraj made it to the retention list and in 2023, he will be seen in the RCB jersey again. With just nine wickets in 15 contests, at an expensive economy rate of 10.08, the bowler looked completely out of colours last season. Following his dismal outings in the tournament, he also faced the wrath of RCB supporters.

However, in the next edition, he will look to do well and bring cheers to the faces of the team’s fans by delivering majestic bowling performances. In 2021, the 28-year-old bowler delivered his best to the team with 11 wickets in 15 matches, at an impressive economy rate of 6.78.

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The much-awaited Indian Premier League 2023 auction is over and now all 10 franchises are ready with their team combination for the upcoming edition. After delivering a notable performance in this year’s T20 World Cup, Sam Curran grabbed the limelight in the event too by becoming the most expensive player with a whopping sum of INR 18.5 crores. Cameron Green and Ben Stokes also got hefty amounts of INR 17.5 crores and 16.25 crores respectively. Another side, Nicholas Pooran also surprised viewers by getting grabbed at INR 16 crores.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This year, the three-time finalists RCB roped in two English players Will Jacks (INR 3.2 crores) and Reece Topley (INR 1.9 crores), who debuted this year for England in international cricket. Last year, Challengers ended in the third position and failed to clinch the title for another time. However, since 2020, RCB is the only squad to qualify for playoffs for three consecutive seasons, and this fact will also give them the confidence to go ahead and win their first trophy in 2023. After the conclusion of the 2023 auction, they also have a perfect XI squad that includes talented players who have the potential to leave an impact in the tournament.
<h2>Here is the playing XI of RCB after the conclusion of the mini-auction:</h2>
<h3>1. Virat Kohli</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/ban-vs-ind-virat-kohli-gives-deadly-stare-to-rishabh-pant-after-run-out-scare/" title="Virat Kohli" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli </a>has been a part of the RCB since its inception in 2008. In his 15 years of IPL career, he amassed 6,624 runs in 223 matches at a strike rate of 129.15, with five centuries and 44 half-centuries. In the last season, he couldn’t perform up to expectations with just 341 runs in 16 matches at a dismal strike rate of 115.99. The team management tried him as a number three batter and opener too, but the legendary Indian cricketer didn’t look good with his bat.
In the next edition, the franchise will look for some amazing displays from him. Since the Asia Cup 2022 tournament, he has been in fine touch playing some important knocks for India. Noticing his recent form, RCB fans will also expect him to deliver some solid innings to the team.
In the 2016 edition, he had his best IPL season scoring 973 runs in just 16 matches at a strike rate of 152.03, with four hundreds. Going through his potential and reputation, it can be speculated that the veteran could find his form in the upcoming season too. His last century came against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In 2023, fans are hoping that he will lighten up the tournament again notching up a century after four years.

<h3>2. Faf du Plessis</h3>
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In the last year’s mega-auction, the franchise roped in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/apologies-faf-matthew-wade-regrets-after-unintentionally-distracting-faf-du-plessis-while-batting/" title="Faf du Plessis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf du Plessis</a>, who was a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stalwart in the league from 2012 to 2021. Relying on his sensational batting figures for CSK, RCB invested INR seven crores in him to receive his services as a skipper and batter.
With the bat, he scored 468 runs in 16 games at a strike rate of 127.52. The former South Africa skipper kicked off the season with a spectacular 88 runs off 57 deliveries against Punjab Kings. Later, he also smashed two more impactful half-centuries against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) respectively, which helped RCB to emerge victorious in both contests.
Talking about his performance as a captain, du Plessis looked impressive with his leadership skills as he took the team to the playoffs. Overall with nine victories and seven losses, the franchise ended its campaign, becoming the third most successful team of the season, under its new captain. In the upcoming 2022 edition, the dashing batter and skipper will strive to lift the esteemed IPL trophy.&nbsp;

<h3>3. Rajat Patidar</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/spiked-my-confidence-level-got-to-learn-a-lot-from-them-rajat-patidar-recalls-his-time-with-virat-kohli-and-ab-de-villiers-at-rcb/" title="Rajat Patidar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rajat Patidar </a>emerged as one of the biggest players for RCB in the last IPL edition after his incredible knock in the crucial playoff. The team, with his vital contribution of 112 runs off 54 deliveries, hammered Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 14 runs in the eliminator. Speaking of his overall performances in the last edition, the 29-year-old hit 333 runs in eight games at a fantastic strike rate of 152.75.
The right-handed batter also racked up two half-centuries along with a century. Against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in qualifier 2 also, Patidar smashed 58 runs off 42 deliveries and became the most successful batter for the team in the match.
Witnessing his couple of impressive outings in huge games, Patidar grabbed the eyes of the franchise and fans. In the next edition, he will be a reliable batter for the team in the top order with big names Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, and Glenn Maxwell.

<h3>4. Glenn Maxwell</h3>
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Since the 2021 IPL, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-havent-got-a-return-date-for-you-glenn-maxwell-shares-significant-update-on-his-rehab/" title="Glenn Maxwell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glenn Maxwell</a>’s role has become essential in RCB as he with his aggressive batting reinforces the team to win big games against huge teams. In the previous edition too, the Aussie cricketer showcased his muscle power and produced some rapid innings for his team against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Punjab Kings (PBKS).&nbsp;
Playing his second season for the franchise, this year, he looked poised with 301 runs in 13 matches, at a fantastic strike rate of 169.10, with one half-century. The 34-year-old took six wickets too with the ball at an economy of 6.88. Going through these colossal numbers of the swashbuckling batter, the team will rely on him in the 2023 season also to deliver some good figures to clinch the prestigious IPL trophy for the first time.&nbsp;
However, his only 315 runs in 19 T20I games for Australia in 2022 may cause concern to the franchise, but considering his potential and capability, it can be said that the veteran could emerge as the biggest match-winner for RCB too.

<h3>5. Mahipal Lomror</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/before-auction-i-thought-rcb-is-the-last-team-which-is-going-to-pick-me-mahipal-lomror-interview/" title="Mahipal Lomror" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mahipal Lomror</a> was sold to RCB at INR 95 lakhs in the mega auction 2022. His role in the squad is to provide all-round performances to the team. However, due to his courageous batting style, the franchise gave him a chance as a middle-order batter. With huge batters such as Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Dinesh Karthik, his responsibility was to reinforce the batting line-up.
Last month, he was retained by the franchise despite being terrible in the last competition. With only 86 runs in seven contests, he failed to match the standard of an efficient batter. However, his strike rate of 150.88 was something positive for the team to back him for another season.
Recently, Lomror had a few decent outings with the bat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, amassing 242 runs in seven games, at a better strike rate of 88.00. His recent numbers in the tournament and batting capability will give hope to the franchise and its fans that he could do something special in the next season.

<h3>6. Dinesh Karthik</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/cannot-wait-for-ashes-dinesh-karthik-excited-ahead-of-joining-commentary-box-for-ashes-2023/" title="Dinesh Karthik" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik </a>was a vital cog in RCB in the last season. The team relied on him to play the role of a finisher and he did it well delivering positive results with his fierce batting in the last overs of the games. In the next edition too, the franchise will expect him to solidify the batting line-up with his ferocious batting style in the lower order. With 330 runs in 16 IPL matches in 2022, at a strike rate of 183.33, he played his part perfectly in the team. In 2023 too, with his fitness and potential, the veteran will look forward to having a blast with his bat and keeping gloves to help his team quench the thirst for the trophy.
However, after his dismal show in the 2022 T20 World Cup for India, he faced criticism. But the 37-year-old got his franchise’s support by getting retained and further, he will look to excel with the bat again in the marquee event.

<h3>7. Shahbaz Ahmed</h3>
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Last month, the franchise included <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/do-something-with-your-life-otherwise-dont-come-back-shahbaz-ahmeds-father-recalls-giving-strict-warning-to-son/" title="Shahbaz Ahmed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shahbaz Ahmed </a>on its retention list. In February this year, the franchise got him at a sum of INR 2.40 crores in the mega auction. The franchise was expecting him to provide strength to the team with his all-round skills. In sixteen appearances in the 2022 installment, he boosted the batting line-up scoring 219 runs.
As a lower-order batter in the team, Shahbaz delivered crucial knocks to the team in tense situations. Along with Dinesh Karthik, he helped the team with the bat to cross the line in games against Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals. But his bowling was below-par in the tournament as the 28-year-old took only four wickets at a horrendous economy of 9.60.
However, the Bengal cricketer proved his mettle with both bat and ball in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022-23. Racking up 207 runs and seven wickets in six games, he was the best player for Bengal in the tournament. In 2023, he will expect himself to continue his form in the IPL too.

<h3>8. Wanindu Hasaranga</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/lpl-2022-wanindu-hasaranga-bags-first-ever-hattrick-in-tournament/" title="Wanindu Hasaranga" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wanindu Hasaranga</a> will strengthen the bowling department of RCB with his leg-break bowling. Last season, the franchise showed faith in him buying at INR 10.75 crores at the mega auction 2023. The Sri Lanka cricketer had a responsibility to fill the boots of Yuzvendra Chahal in the team and he did that very well becoming the second-leading wicket-taker of the competition with 26 scalps in 16 matches, at an economy of 7.54.
In the team’s journey till playoffs, the 25-year-old chipped in with his frugal and wicket-taking spells. In the matches against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), he showed his best bowling displays notching up 4/20 and 5/18 respectively.&nbsp;
Apart from the league, Hasaranga also displayed his disciplined performance for Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and became the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. The leggie got the achievement by hunting 15 batters in eight games, at a scintillating economy rate of 6.41. Noting his knack for troubling batters, the franchise will hope that he strengthens the team with his attacking bowling attitude again in the 2023 edition.

<h3>9. Josh Hazlewood</h3>
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Considering the bowling figures of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/brett-lee-believes-australia-should-drop-scott-boland-if-hazlewood-regains-fitness-ahead-of-melbourne-test/" title="Josh Hazlewood" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Josh Hazlewood </a>in the past seasons for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), RCB bought the Aussie quick at a hefty amount of INR 7.75 crores. In return, the veteran also delivered fine results to the team picking up 20 wickets in 12 matches. With this performance, he also made it to the list of bowlers with the highest wicket-takers in the tournament.
In the 2023 IPL, the franchise will count on him again to spearhead the bowling attack with Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, and Wanindu Hasaranga. The 31-year-old is known for being lethal during powerplays and death overs, and in the 2023 edition too, the team would look forward to getting some effective displays.
In T20I appearances this year, the speedster was efficient for his national side clinching 26 wickets in 17 games at an economy of 7.52. Observing his impactful bowling this year and, his immense experience, RCB will see him as one of their favourite players to win them their maiden title.&nbsp;

<h3>10. Harshal Patel</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rario/harshal-patel-joins-team-rario/" title="Harshal Patel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harshal Patel</a> became a bankable figure for RCB after delivering his best bowling performance in the IPL 2021. Taking 32 wickets in 15 contests, he also received the Orange Cap. Last season, he continued his form in the league and claimed 19 scalps, at an economy rate of 7.66.
In both seasons, he was consistent for the franchise with the ball and now, he is also one of the match-winning figures for the team. Earlier, in the 2022 mega auction, RCB acquired him at the colossal amount of INR 10.75 crores due to his impressive bowling figures in 2021. In the next edition of the tournament, he will be expected to bolster the team with his vast experience and majestic bowling skills.
Unlike other bowlers, Patel doesn’t rely on pace to trouble batters. Instead, he uses variations to claim wickets. In recent years, his phenomenal outings in T20s have been possible due to the perfect use of smart angles and variations. He is also adept at using off-cutters efficiently to trap batters.

<h3>11. Mohammed Siraj</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ban-vs-ind-watch-mohammed-siraj-glares-and-sledges-najmul-shanto-gets-a-smile-in-return/" title="Mohammed Siraj" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammed Siraj</a> is a key member of the RCB as last year, the franchise retained him along with Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell. Playing for the franchise since 2018, Siraj has turned out to be a credible player for the team due to his giant contributions with the ball, in previous installments of the tournament. Although the bowler was not up to the mark in the 2022 edition, the franchise didn’t lose faith in him.
In November, Siraj made it to the retention list and in 2023, he will be seen in the RCB jersey again. With just nine wickets in 15 contests, at an expensive economy rate of 10.08, the bowler looked completely out of colours last season. Following his dismal outings in the tournament, he also faced the wrath of RCB supporters.
However, in the next edition, he will look to do well and bring cheers to the faces of the team’s fans by delivering majestic bowling performances. In 2021, the 28-year-old bowler delivered his best to the team with 11 wickets in 15 matches, at an impressive economy rate of 6.78.

The much-awaited Indian Premier League 2023 auction is over and now all 10 franchises are ready with their team combination for the upcoming edition. After delivering a notable performance in this year’s T20 World Cup, Sam Curran grabbed the limelight in the event too by becoming the most expensive player with a whopping sum of INR 18.5 crores. Cameron Green and Ben Stokes also got hefty amounts of INR 17.5 crores and 16.25 crores respectively. Another side, Nicholas Pooran also surprised viewers by getting grabbed at INR 16 crores.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This year, the three-time finalists RCB roped in two English players Will Jacks (INR 3.2 crores) and Reece Topley (INR 1.9 crores), who debuted this year for England in international cricket. Last year, Challengers ended in the third position and failed to clinch the title for another time. However, since 2020, RCB is the only squad to qualify for playoffs for three consecutive seasons, and this fact will also give them the confidence to go ahead and win their first trophy in 2023. After the conclusion of the 2023 auction, they also have a perfect XI squad that includes talented players who have the potential to leave an impact in the tournament.
<h2>Here is the playing XI of RCB after the conclusion of the mini-auction:</h2>
<h3>1. Virat Kohli</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/ban-vs-ind-virat-kohli-gives-deadly-stare-to-rishabh-pant-after-run-out-scare/" title="Virat Kohli" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli </a>has been a part of the RCB since its inception in 2008. In his 15 years of IPL career, he amassed 6,624 runs in 223 matches at a strike rate of 129.15, with five centuries and 44 half-centuries. In the last season, he couldn’t perform up to expectations with just 341 runs in 16 matches at a dismal strike rate of 115.99. The team management tried him as a number three batter and opener too, but the legendary Indian cricketer didn’t look good with his bat.
In the next edition, the franchise will look for some amazing displays from him. Since the Asia Cup 2022 tournament, he has been in fine touch playing some important knocks for India. Noticing his recent form, RCB fans will also expect him to deliver some solid innings to the team.
In the 2016 edition, he had his best IPL season scoring 973 runs in just 16 matches at a strike rate of 152.03, with four hundreds. Going through his potential and reputation, it can be speculated that the veteran could find his form in the upcoming season too. His last century came against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In 2023, fans are hoping that he will lighten up the tournament again notching up a century after four years.

<h3>2. Faf du Plessis</h3>
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In the last year’s mega-auction, the franchise roped in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/apologies-faf-matthew-wade-regrets-after-unintentionally-distracting-faf-du-plessis-while-batting/" title="Faf du Plessis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf du Plessis</a>, who was a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stalwart in the league from 2012 to 2021. Relying on his sensational batting figures for CSK, RCB invested INR seven crores in him to receive his services as a skipper and batter.
With the bat, he scored 468 runs in 16 games at a strike rate of 127.52. The former South Africa skipper kicked off the season with a spectacular 88 runs off 57 deliveries against Punjab Kings. Later, he also smashed two more impactful half-centuries against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) respectively, which helped RCB to emerge victorious in both contests.
Talking about his performance as a captain, du Plessis looked impressive with his leadership skills as he took the team to the playoffs. Overall with nine victories and seven losses, the franchise ended its campaign, becoming the third most successful team of the season, under its new captain. In the upcoming 2022 edition, the dashing batter and skipper will strive to lift the esteemed IPL trophy.&nbsp;

<h3>3. Rajat Patidar</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/spiked-my-confidence-level-got-to-learn-a-lot-from-them-rajat-patidar-recalls-his-time-with-virat-kohli-and-ab-de-villiers-at-rcb/" title="Rajat Patidar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rajat Patidar </a>emerged as one of the biggest players for RCB in the last IPL edition after his incredible knock in the crucial playoff. The team, with his vital contribution of 112 runs off 54 deliveries, hammered Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 14 runs in the eliminator. Speaking of his overall performances in the last edition, the 29-year-old hit 333 runs in eight games at a fantastic strike rate of 152.75.
The right-handed batter also racked up two half-centuries along with a century. Against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in qualifier 2 also, Patidar smashed 58 runs off 42 deliveries and became the most successful batter for the team in the match.
Witnessing his couple of impressive outings in huge games, Patidar grabbed the eyes of the franchise and fans. In the next edition, he will be a reliable batter for the team in the top order with big names Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, and Glenn Maxwell.

<h3>4. Glenn Maxwell</h3>
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Since the 2021 IPL, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-havent-got-a-return-date-for-you-glenn-maxwell-shares-significant-update-on-his-rehab/" title="Glenn Maxwell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glenn Maxwell</a>’s role has become essential in RCB as he with his aggressive batting reinforces the team to win big games against huge teams. In the previous edition too, the Aussie cricketer showcased his muscle power and produced some rapid innings for his team against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Punjab Kings (PBKS).&nbsp;
Playing his second season for the franchise, this year, he looked poised with 301 runs in 13 matches, at a fantastic strike rate of 169.10, with one half-century. The 34-year-old took six wickets too with the ball at an economy of 6.88. Going through these colossal numbers of the swashbuckling batter, the team will rely on him in the 2023 season also to deliver some good figures to clinch the prestigious IPL trophy for the first time.&nbsp;
However, his only 315 runs in 19 T20I games for Australia in 2022 may cause concern to the franchise, but considering his potential and capability, it can be said that the veteran could emerge as the biggest match-winner for RCB too.

<h3>5. Mahipal Lomror</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/before-auction-i-thought-rcb-is-the-last-team-which-is-going-to-pick-me-mahipal-lomror-interview/" title="Mahipal Lomror" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mahipal Lomror</a> was sold to RCB at INR 95 lakhs in the mega auction 2022. His role in the squad is to provide all-round performances to the team. However, due to his courageous batting style, the franchise gave him a chance as a middle-order batter. With huge batters such as Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Dinesh Karthik, his responsibility was to reinforce the batting line-up.
Last month, he was retained by the franchise despite being terrible in the last competition. With only 86 runs in seven contests, he failed to match the standard of an efficient batter. However, his strike rate of 150.88 was something positive for the team to back him for another season.
Recently, Lomror had a few decent outings with the bat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, amassing 242 runs in seven games, at a better strike rate of 88.00. His recent numbers in the tournament and batting capability will give hope to the franchise and its fans that he could do something special in the next season.

<h3>6. Dinesh Karthik</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/cannot-wait-for-ashes-dinesh-karthik-excited-ahead-of-joining-commentary-box-for-ashes-2023/" title="Dinesh Karthik" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik </a>was a vital cog in RCB in the last season. The team relied on him to play the role of a finisher and he did it well delivering positive results with his fierce batting in the last overs of the games. In the next edition too, the franchise will expect him to solidify the batting line-up with his ferocious batting style in the lower order. With 330 runs in 16 IPL matches in 2022, at a strike rate of 183.33, he played his part perfectly in the team. In 2023 too, with his fitness and potential, the veteran will look forward to having a blast with his bat and keeping gloves to help his team quench the thirst for the trophy.
However, after his dismal show in the 2022 T20 World Cup for India, he faced criticism. But the 37-year-old got his franchise’s support by getting retained and further, he will look to excel with the bat again in the marquee event.

<h3>7. Shahbaz Ahmed</h3>
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Last month, the franchise included <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/do-something-with-your-life-otherwise-dont-come-back-shahbaz-ahmeds-father-recalls-giving-strict-warning-to-son/" title="Shahbaz Ahmed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shahbaz Ahmed </a>on its retention list. In February this year, the franchise got him at a sum of INR 2.40 crores in the mega auction. The franchise was expecting him to provide strength to the team with his all-round skills. In sixteen appearances in the 2022 installment, he boosted the batting line-up scoring 219 runs.
As a lower-order batter in the team, Shahbaz delivered crucial knocks to the team in tense situations. Along with Dinesh Karthik, he helped the team with the bat to cross the line in games against Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals. But his bowling was below-par in the tournament as the 28-year-old took only four wickets at a horrendous economy of 9.60.
However, the Bengal cricketer proved his mettle with both bat and ball in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022-23. Racking up 207 runs and seven wickets in six games, he was the best player for Bengal in the tournament. In 2023, he will expect himself to continue his form in the IPL too.

<h3>8. Wanindu Hasaranga</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/lpl-2022-wanindu-hasaranga-bags-first-ever-hattrick-in-tournament/" title="Wanindu Hasaranga" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wanindu Hasaranga</a> will strengthen the bowling department of RCB with his leg-break bowling. Last season, the franchise showed faith in him buying at INR 10.75 crores at the mega auction 2023. The Sri Lanka cricketer had a responsibility to fill the boots of Yuzvendra Chahal in the team and he did that very well becoming the second-leading wicket-taker of the competition with 26 scalps in 16 matches, at an economy of 7.54.
In the team’s journey till playoffs, the 25-year-old chipped in with his frugal and wicket-taking spells. In the matches against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), he showed his best bowling displays notching up 4/20 and 5/18 respectively.&nbsp;
Apart from the league, Hasaranga also displayed his disciplined performance for Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and became the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. The leggie got the achievement by hunting 15 batters in eight games, at a scintillating economy rate of 6.41. Noting his knack for troubling batters, the franchise will hope that he strengthens the team with his attacking bowling attitude again in the 2023 edition.

<h3>9. Josh Hazlewood</h3>
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Considering the bowling figures of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/brett-lee-believes-australia-should-drop-scott-boland-if-hazlewood-regains-fitness-ahead-of-melbourne-test/" title="Josh Hazlewood" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Josh Hazlewood </a>in the past seasons for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), RCB bought the Aussie quick at a hefty amount of INR 7.75 crores. In return, the veteran also delivered fine results to the team picking up 20 wickets in 12 matches. With this performance, he also made it to the list of bowlers with the highest wicket-takers in the tournament.
In the 2023 IPL, the franchise will count on him again to spearhead the bowling attack with Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, and Wanindu Hasaranga. The 31-year-old is known for being lethal during powerplays and death overs, and in the 2023 edition too, the team would look forward to getting some effective displays.
In T20I appearances this year, the speedster was efficient for his national side clinching 26 wickets in 17 games at an economy of 7.52. Observing his impactful bowling this year and, his immense experience, RCB will see him as one of their favourite players to win them their maiden title.&nbsp;

<h3>10. Harshal Patel</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rario/harshal-patel-joins-team-rario/" title="Harshal Patel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harshal Patel</a> became a bankable figure for RCB after delivering his best bowling performance in the IPL 2021. Taking 32 wickets in 15 contests, he also received the Orange Cap. Last season, he continued his form in the league and claimed 19 scalps, at an economy rate of 7.66.
In both seasons, he was consistent for the franchise with the ball and now, he is also one of the match-winning figures for the team. Earlier, in the 2022 mega auction, RCB acquired him at the colossal amount of INR 10.75 crores due to his impressive bowling figures in 2021. In the next edition of the tournament, he will be expected to bolster the team with his vast experience and majestic bowling skills.
Unlike other bowlers, Patel doesn’t rely on pace to trouble batters. Instead, he uses variations to claim wickets. In recent years, his phenomenal outings in T20s have been possible due to the perfect use of smart angles and variations. He is also adept at using off-cutters efficiently to trap batters.

<h3>11. Mohammed Siraj</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1665484857397_Mohammed-Siraj.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ban-vs-ind-watch-mohammed-siraj-glares-and-sledges-najmul-shanto-gets-a-smile-in-return/" title="Mohammed Siraj" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammed Siraj</a> is a key member of the RCB as last year, the franchise retained him along with Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell. Playing for the franchise since 2018, Siraj has turned out to be a credible player for the team due to his giant contributions with the ball, in previous installments of the tournament. Although the bowler was not up to the mark in the 2022 edition, the franchise didn’t lose faith in him.
In November, Siraj made it to the retention list and in 2023, he will be seen in the RCB jersey again. With just nine wickets in 15 contests, at an expensive economy rate of 10.08, the bowler looked completely out of colours last season. Following his dismal outings in the tournament, he also faced the wrath of RCB supporters.
However, in the next edition, he will look to do well and bring cheers to the faces of the team’s fans by delivering majestic bowling performances. In 2021, the 28-year-old bowler delivered his best to the team with 11 wickets in 15 matches, at an impressive economy rate of 6.78.
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