The IPL 2025 auction has concluded and all 10 teams have finalized their squads. Some players fetched high prices, while others were signed for much less.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who retained three players before the auction, entered the event with a purse of Rs 83 crore and acquired 19 players. They now have a squad of 22 players.

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The biggest decision ahead for RCB is to select a captain for the upcoming season. They released Faf du Plessis, their former captain, before the auction and opted not to bid for him again. This indicates that the team will have to appoint a new leader for IPL 2025.

Within the current squad, there are three potential candidates who could take on the captaincy role.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is emerging as the best option to captain RCB in IPL 2025. Retained for Rs 21 crore before the auction, Kohli previously led the team from 2013 to 2021, captaining 143 matches with 66 wins, 70 losses, 3 draws and 4 do not. -results, achieving a winning percentage of 46.15%. He resigned to concentrate on his batting but now looks likely to resume the role.

With the current team and fan support, Kohli looks set to lead RCB again, bringing his experience and legacy to the captaincy.

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Krunal Pandya

Krunal Pandya is a strong contender to lead RCB in IPL 2025. After being released by LSG, RCB bought him for INR 5.75 crore. He has limited experience in IPL captaincy as he led LSG in six matches during IPL 2023 when KL Rahul was injured. However, his domestic experience as captain of Baroda could make him a viable option.

An all-rounder in the RCB lineup, Krunal could also benefit from Virat Kohli’s guidance if he is chosen to lead the team, making him a promising option for the leadership role.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of the contenders for RCB captaincy in IPL 2025. After being released by SRH, RCB picked him up for INR 10.75 crore in the auction. While his experience as an IPL captain is minimal, with just six matches during his time with SRH, Bhuvneshwar has demonstrated leadership skills in domestic cricket, where he is currently captaining Uttar Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

At RCB, he is expected to lead the bowling attack, forming a formidable partnership with Josh Hazlewood.

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