With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction a few days away, 19-year-old batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi garnered attention from cricket fans. There were speculations that Angkrish Raghuvanshi might be targeted by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi came to the limelight during the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he was India’s highest run-scorer. He played a crucial role in helping the team secure the trophy. The right-handed batter showed glimpses of his talent in his limited chances during the Indian Premier League 2024.
Raghuvanshi was acquired by the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), for Rs 20 lakh in last year’s IPL auction. He played 10 matches for the Knight Riders in the IPL 2024 season. The young batter scored 163 runs at an average of 23.3 and an impressive strike rate of 155.24, including one fifty.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ashutosh Sharma Spotted at RCB Trials
As per RCBIANS Official, Royal Challengers Bengaluru conducted trials on Tuesday ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. Mo Bobat and Dinesh Karthik oversaw the trials, where two IPL stars, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ashutosh Sharma, joined the Bengaluru-based team, sparking interest among the RCB fans.
🚨Angkrish Raghuvanshi spotted in #RCB Trials ahead of #IPL2025 Auction 👇 pic.twitter.com/0DM9uMD0IO
— RCBIANS OFFICIAL (@RcbianOfficial) November 19, 2024
Angkrish Raghuvanshi is likely to be a good fit for RCB in IPL 2025, given his aggressive batting style and versatility in the top order. He is viewed as a potential long-term asset for the franchise. Raghuvanshi is being considered as a No. 3 batter, while Ashutosh Sharma is seen for a finisher’s role.
In addition to Raghuvanshi and Sharma, other players such as Delhi pacer Money Grewal, M Siddharth, Manvanth Kumar, and Deepak Devadiga also participated in the RCB trials.
Trials Don’t Guarantee That the Players Will Be Part of RCB’s IPL 2025 Squad
The trials don’t guarantee that the players will be part of RCB’s IPL 2025 squad, but they signal the franchise’s interest in targeting them.
RCB still has a huge purse of Rs 83 crore and three RTM cards available after retaining Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, and Rajat Patidar in the IPL 2025 retention. The team will also make use of their RTM cards, especially after releasing some big names who were key performers for them.
🗣 𝑶𝑭𝑭𝑰𝑪𝑰𝑨𝑳 𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻: #IPL2025 Retentions🔥
Make way for the flag bearers of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Introducing our first inductees to RCB’s Class of 2025! ❤️🔥
Roll No. 1️⃣8️⃣: Virat Kohli 👑
Roll No. 9️⃣7️⃣: Rajat Patidar 🌟
Roll No. 1️⃣0️⃣3️⃣: Yash Dayal… pic.twitter.com/a8JGsQnt7S— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) October 31, 2024
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Performance Season-wise in IPL
| Season | Year | Captain | League Stage Rank | Playoff Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Rahul Dravid | 7th | Did Not Qualify |
| 2 | 2009 | Anil Kumble | 3rd | Runners-up |
| 3 | 2010 | Anil Kumble | 4th | 3rd Place Match (Lost) |
| 4 | 2011 | Daniel Vettori | 1st | Runners-up |
| 5 | 2012 | Daniel Vettori | 5th | Did Not Qualify |
| 6 | 2013 | Virat Kohli | 5th | Did Not Qualify |
| 7 | 2014 | Virat Kohli | 7th | Did Not Qualify |
| 8 | 2015 | Virat Kohli | 3rd | Playoffs (Lost Qualifier 2) |
| 9 | 2016 | Virat Kohli | 2nd | Runners-up |
| 10 | 2017 | Virat Kohli | 8th | Did Not Qualify |
| 11 | 2018 | Virat Kohli | 6th | Did Not Qualify |
| 12 | 2019 | Virat Kohli | 8th | Did Not Qualify |
| 13 | 2020 | Virat Kohli | 4th | Playoffs (Eliminator Lost) |
| 14 | 2021 | Virat Kohli | 3rd | Playoffs (Eliminator Lost) |
| 15 | 2022 | Faf du Plessis | 4th | Playoffs (Lost Qualifier 2) |
| 16 | 2023 | Faf du Plessis | 6th | Did Not Qualify |
| 17 | 2024 | Faf du Plessis | 4th | Playoffs (Eliminator Lost) |
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