IPL 2025: Predicted XI of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the season

Middle-order: Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David

Rajat Patidar was retained by RCB for INR 11 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. The 31-year-old has played 21 games in the IPL so far, scoring 719 runs at an average of 34.7 and a strike rate of 158.8, including one century and seven half centuries.

RCB purchased Jitesh Sharma for INR 11 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. He scored 187 runs in 14 games for Punjab Kings in the last season. Despite his below average performance, it didn’t stop RCB from breaking the bank to secure his services.

Tim David, who represented Mumbai Indians in the previous season, is expected to play a finisher role for RCB in the upcoming season. The hard hitting batter is known for his ability to change the complexion of the game courtesy of his explosive batting, especially in the death overs.

RCB roped in Tim David for Rs 3 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. The 28 year old has played 38 games in the IPL, scoring 659 runs at a staggering strike rate of 170.3.