NewsPhotos Virat Kohli As Captain, Phil Salt As Opener: RCB's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025

Virat Kohli As Captain, Phil Salt As Opener: RCB's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who are one of the most followed teams in franchise cricket, hasn't won an Indian Premier League (IPL) title now. The Bengaluru-based franchise will look to end their title drought during the upcoming IPL 2025 season. There have also been talks regarding Virat Kohli returning as RCB captain and if it becomes reality, the fans will certainly love it.

Here's is RCB's predicted playing XI for the IPL 2025:

Zee Media Bureau|

Updated:Jan 07, 2025, 10:50 PM IST

1. Virat Kohli

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Virat Kohli is likely to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 season. The 36-year-old Kohli is to open the innings and will look to repeat his heroics with the bat for RCB, who are yet to win an IPL title.

2. Phil Salt

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England batter Phil Salt is likely to open the innings for RCB in the IPL 2025 season, alongside Virat Kohli. It will be a new opening pair for RCB.

3. Rajat Patidar

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Rajat Patidar, who has been one of most successful batters for RCB in the last few seasons, is likely to bat at No. 3 spot for RCB in the IPL 2025 season.

4. Liam Livingstone

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England all-rounder Liam Livingstone is likely to bat at No. 4 spot for RCB in the IPL 2025 season. Livingstone, who recently led England in absence of Jos Buttler, will also contribute with the bat.

5. Krunal Pandya

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Krunal Pandya will give that perfect balance to RCB with both bat and ball in the IPL 2025 season. Krunal, who batted at various positions in the past for different teams, is likely to bat at No. 5 for RCB.

6. Jitesh Sharma

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India wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma is likely to bat at No. 6 spot for RCB in the IPL 2025 season. Apart from his wicket-keeping skill, RCB would want quick-fire runs from Jitesh in the upcoming edition of IPL.

7. Tim David

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Tim David, who is known for his power-hitting, is likely to bat at No. 7 spot for RCB in the IPL 2025 season and play that crucial finisher's role.

8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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Veteran India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar will play a key role for RCB with the ball in the IPL 2025 season. His performance in the powerplay with the new ball can decide the fate of RCB in the bowling department in the upcoming edition of IPL.

9. Suyash Sharma

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Suyash Sharma's spin will be crucial for RCB in the IPL 2025 season. RCB would want some match-winning performances from the young spinner.

10. Yash Dayal

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Yash Dayal was the most successful bowler for RCB in the last IPL season. The left-arm pacer was retained by the franchise and RCB would want him to repeat his heroics with the ball.

11. Josh Hazlewood

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Josh Hazlewood is a proven bowler at all levels of the cricket and RCB will heavily rely on his experience in the IPL 2025 season. Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar can be a lethal bowling pair for RCB with the new ball.