Cricket’s most awaited tournament is back and fans cannot wait to see their favorite players playing for their teams. The excitement and joy IPL brings in the life of cricket lovers is immeasurable. In this article, we will tell you the strongest playing 11 of Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2024.
RCB Squad
RCB has 22 men’s squad for the IPL 2024 including 6 overseas players and 16 Indian players.
Sr. |
Player |
Base Price |
Winning Bid |
Capped/Uncapped |
1. |
Josh Hazlewood |
₹2 crore |
₹12.50 crore |
Capped |
2. |
Phil Salt |
₹2 crore |
₹11.50 crore |
Capped |
3. |
Jitesh Sharma |
₹1 crore |
₹11.00 crore |
Capped |
4. |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
₹2 crore |
₹10.75 crore |
Capped |
5. |
Liam Livingstone |
₹30 lakh |
₹8.75 crore |
Capped |
6. |
Rasikh Dar |
₹2 crore |
₹6.00 crore |
Uncapped |
7. |
Krunal Pandya |
₹30 lakh |
₹5.75 crore |
Capped |
8. |
Tim David |
₹2 crore |
₹3.00 crore |
Capped |
9. |
Suyash Sharma |
₹30 lakh |
₹2.60 crore |
Uncapped |
10. |
Nuwan Tushara |
₹75 lakh |
₹1.60 crore |
Capped |
11. |
Romario Shepherd |
₹1.50 crore |
₹1.50 crore |
Capped |
12. |
Swapnil Sharma |
₹30 lakh |
₹35 lakh |
Uncapped |
13. |
Jacob Bethell |
₹1.25 crore |
₹1.60 crore |
Capped |
14. |
Devdutt Padikkal |
₹2 crore |
₹2 crore |
Capped |
15. |
Lungnisani Ngidi |
₹1 crore |
₹1 crore |
Capped |
16. |
Mohit Rathee |
₹30 lakh |
₹30 lakh |
Uncapped |
17. |
Abhinandan Singh |
₹30 lakh |
₹30 lakh |
Uncapped |
18. |
Swastik Chhikara |
₹30 lakh |
₹30 lakh |
Uncapped |
19. |
Manoj Bhandage |
₹30 lakh |
₹30 lakh |
Uncapped |
Indian Players – Dinesh Karthik (wk), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Anuj Rawat, Manoj Bhandage, Mahipal Lomror, Shahbaz Ahmed, Siddarth Kaul, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Sonu Yadav, Akash Deep, Rajan Kumar, Avinash Singh, Harshal Patel, Himanshu Sharma
Overseas Players – Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Michael Bracewell, David Willey, Reece Topley, Finn Allen
RCB Best Playing 11
Here is the best possible playing 11 of RCB in IPL 2024.
Here’s a look at the predicted best playing XI for RCB in 2025
Position |
Player |
Role |
1. |
Virat Kohli |
Captain, Batsman |
2. |
Phil Salt |
Wicketkeeper, Batsman |
3. |
Rajat Patidar |
Batsman |
4. |
Liam Livingstone |
All-Rounder |
5. |
Jitesh Sharma |
Wicketkeeper, Batsman |
6. |
Krunal Pandya |
All-Rounder |
7. |
Tim David |
All-Rounder |
8. |
Yash Dayal |
Bowler |
9. |
Josh Hazlewood |
Bowler |
10. |
Suyash Sharma |
Bowler |
11. |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
Bowler |
RCB’s strategy has focused on building a robust batting lineup while ensuring a balanced bowling attack. The release of several players, including former captain Faf du Plessis, signifies a shift towards nurturing a younger core alongsid experienced players like Kohli and Hazlewood. This lineup emphasizes a balanced mix of batting firepower, all-round versatility, and a strong bowling attack.