The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have assembled a strong and balanced squad for the 2024 Indian Premier League season. Led by new captain Faf du Plessis, RCB will be aiming to win their maiden IPL title after falling short several times in the past.
RCB has Virat Kohli who is in-form batsman standing at number three position in ICC ODI rankings, he recently broke the record of most ODI centuries set by Sachin Tendulkar who scored 49 centuries in ODI while Virat Kohli scored his 50th century in ICC World Cup 2023. He alone is considered the backbone of RCB, let’s see RCB focuses on Bowlers this year that is their week point in all IPL tournaments.
RCB Squad for IPL 2024:
Here is the full 25-man Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for IPL 2024:
Batsmen: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Saurav Chauhan
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Himanshu Sharma
Bowlers: Wanindu Hasaranga, Karn Sharma, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal
Wicketkeepers: Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik
Overseas Players: 7
Purse Remaining: Rs. 1.55 crore
Slots Remaining: 0
RCB retained most of their core squad from previous seasons during the player retention event. At the IPL 2024 auction, they further bolstered both their batting and bowling units with some smart buys.
RCB Players Bought at Auction:
Here are the players Royal Challengers Bangalore bought at the IPL auction:
- Reece Topley – Rs 2 crore – Tall left-arm seamer from England
- Alzarri Joseph – Rs 2 crore – Quick bowling all-rounder from West Indies
- Yash Dayal – Rs 3.2 crore – Promising young left-arm quick
- Saurav Chauhan – Rs 30 lakh – Attacking opening batter
RCB spent Rs 7.5 crore at the auction to pick these 4 players. Their key purchases were Reece Topley and Alzarri Joseph, who will strengthen their pace bowling attack.
RCB Players Retained Ahead of Auction:
Here are the 16 players Royal Challengers Bangalore retained before the IPL 2024 auction:
Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Himanshu Sharma
Bowlers: Wanindu Hasaranga, Karn Sharma, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj
Wicketkeepers: Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik
By retaining the core of their batting, bowling and all-round squads, RCB have ensured continuity and balance in their team composition.
Final Word:
With match-winners like Kohli, Maxwell, Hasaranga along with the additions of Topley, Joseph – Royal Challengers Bangalore look very strong on paper. Under Faf du Plessis’ captaincy and the coaching of Sandeep Warrier, RCB will be aiming to finally get their hands on the elusive IPL trophy in 2024!