1. Virat Kohli (Captain): Virat Kohli is expected to captain RCB in the IPL 2025 season. The 36-year-old who has 8004 IPL runs to his name is most likely going to open the innings and aim to replicate his impressive batting performances from the previous season.

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2. Phil Salt: England batter Phil Salt, who was bought by RCB for Rs 11.50 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, is expected to open the innings alongside Virat Kohli. This will form a new opening pair for RCB in the upcoming season. (Image Source: PTI)

3. Rajat Patidar: Rajat Patidar, one of RCB's most successful batters in recent seasons, is expected to bat at the No. 3 spot for the team in IPL 2025. He was retained by RCB for Rs 11 crore. (Image Source: PTI)

4. Liam Livingstone: England all-rounder Liam Livingstone, who was purchased by RCB for Rs 8.75 crore, is expected to bat at the No. 4 spot for the team in IPL 2025. Additionally, Livingston can also come handy with the ball for RCB. (Image Source: PTI)

5. Jitesh Sharma: India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma is expected to bat at the No. 5 spot for RCB in IPL 2025. Known for his quick-scoring, Jitesh will be the team's first-choice wicket-keeping option. He was acquired by RCB for Rs 11 crore. (Image Source: PTI)

6. Krunal Pandya: Krunal Pandya, purchased for Rs 5.75 crore, will provide RCB with the ideal balance of bat and ball in IPL 2025. Having batted at various positions for different teams in the past, Krunal is expected to bat at No. 6 for RCB. (Image Source: PTI)

7. Tim David: David, acquired for Rs 3 crore and renowned for his power-hitting, is expected to bat at the No. 7 spot for RCB in IPL 2025, playing a key finisher's role. David has been in strong form during the Big Bash League (BBL) for Hobart Hurricanes, scoring 191 runs at a strike rate of over 180. (Image Source: PTI)

8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Veteran India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, bought for Rs 10.75 crore and with 181 wickets in IPL history, will play a crucial role for RCB with the ball in IPL 2025. His performance in the powerplay with the new ball could be pivotal to RCB's success in the bowling department this season. (Image Source: PTI)

9. Josh Hazlewood: One of the best all-format bowlers in the world currently, Josh Hazlewood, acquired for Rs 12.50 crore will play a key role for RCB in IPL 2025. Alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hazlewood could form a lethal new-ball partnership for RCB. (Image Source: PTI)

10. Suyash Sharma: Suyash Sharma, purchased for Rs 2.60 crore, is likely to play as the specialist spinner for RCB in IPL 2025. (Image Source: PTI)

11. Yash Dayal: The Indian speedster was RCB's most successful bowler in the previous IPL season. The left-arm pacer has been retained by the franchise for Rs 5 crore, and RCB will be hoping he can replicate his impressive performances with the ball.