Royal Challengers Bangalore strategically rebuilt their squad at the IPL 2025 auction, spending Rs 12.50 crore on Josh Hazlewood. While bidding for potential captains Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, RCB didn't exceed Rs 11 crore and Rs 10.50 crore, respectively, indicating Virat Kohli's likely captaincy return. RCB have never won the IPL title but came close in 2016.