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Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) went into the IPL 2026 mini auction with ₹16.40 crore after retaining 17 players. The team already had a strong squad, so their main aim was to add good backup players.
RCB bought eight players in the auction. Their biggest buy was Venkatesh Iyer, who they signed for ₹7 crore. He is a useful all-rounder and gives balance to the team. RCB also picked Mangesh Yadav for ₹5.20 crore. He is a left-arm fast bowler who can also bat a bit. He plays domestic cricket for Madhya Pradesh under RCB captain Rajat Patidar.
Satvik Deshwal impressed RCB as a net bowler last season and was rewarded with an IPL contract. Jacob Duffy was signed as a backup for Josh Hazlewood, so RCB have cover in fast bowling.
RCB also signed Jordan Cox for ₹75 lakh. The England wicketkeeper-batter has done well in T20 leagues. Young Indian players Kanishk Chouhan and Vihaan Malhotra were also picked. Both are Under-19 players and are seen as future talents. Vicky Ostwal adds more spin options.
Overall, RCB already had a strong team and the auction helped them cover all important areas. The squad looks balanced, and RCB will try hard to defend their IPL title in 2026.
Players Bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – IPL Mini Auction 2026
| Player | Price |
|---|---|
| Venkatesh Iyer | ₹7 crore |
| Mangesh Yadav | ₹5.20 crore |
| Jacob Duffy | ₹2 crore |
| Jordan Cox | ₹75 lakh |
| Satvik Deshwal | ₹30 lakh |
| Vicky Ostwal | ₹30 lakh |
| Vihaan Malhotra | ₹30 lakh |
| Kanishk Chouhan | ₹30 lakh |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Full Squad for IPL 2026
1. Jitesh Sharma, 2. Phil Salt, 3. Jordan Cox , 4. Virat Kohli, 5. Rajat Patidar, 6. Devdutt Padikkal, 7. Tim David, 8. Jacob Bethell, 9. Venkatesh Iyer, 10. Satvik Deshwal, 11. Vihaan Malhotra, 12. Kanishk Chouhan, 13. Josh Hazlewood, 14. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 15. Yash Dayal, 16. Rasikh Salam Dar, 17. Suyash Sharma, 18. Nuwan Thushara, 19. Swapnil Singh, 20. Abhinandan Singh, 21. Jacob Duffy, 22. Krunal Pandya, 24. Romario Shepherd, 25. Mangesh Yadav, 26. Vicky Ostwal
RCB Best Playing 11 (Probable)
1. Philip Salt, 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Venkatesh Iyer, 4. Rajat Patidar (captain), 5. Tim David, 6. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Krunal Pandya, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Yash Dayal, 11. Josh Hazlewood
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