IPL 2025 Auction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru buy Phil Salt to partner Virat Kohli

English wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Salt was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 11.50 crore at the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah. Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders engaged in a bidding battle with RCB for the explosive opener, who had a remarkable 2024 season, amassing 435 runs at a strike rate of 182.