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Defending IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made smart moves at the IPL 2026 Auction held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16. After winning their first IPL title, RCB focused on keeping their main players and adding a few important names to make the squad stronger.
RCB went into the auction with a remaining purse of INR 16.40 crore. The team did not make too many changes and followed a simple plan - add backups and young talent without breaking the team balance.
Venkatesh Iyer Joins RCB
RCB made their first big signing by winning a bidding war against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer. They signed him for INR 7 crore. His batting and bowling skills will help RCB in many match situations.
Soon after, RCB signed New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy for his base price of INR 2 crore. He was brought in as an overseas fast bowling backup after Lungi Ngidi was released at the end of the 2025 season.
RCB Focus on Young Players in IPL 2026 Auction
RCB were very active in the accelerated round of the auction. They spent INR 5.20 crore to sign uncapped left-arm pacer Mangesh Yadav. This shows that RCB wants to invest in young Indian fast bowlers.
Later, RCB also signed England wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox for INR 75 lakh. Along with him, a few young Indian players were added to complete the squad.
RCB Player List with Price for IPL 2026
Below is the full list of RCB players and their prices for IPL 2026:
| No. | Player Name | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | INR 21 crore |
| 2 | Rajat Patidar | INR 11 crore |
| 3 | Phil Salt | INR 11.50 crore |
| 4 | Jitesh Sharma | INR 11 crore |
| 5 | Josh Hazlewood | INR 12.50 crore |
| 6 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | INR 10.75 crore |
| 7 | Venkatesh Iyer | INR 7 crore |
| 8 | Rasikh Salam | INR 6 crore |
| 9 | Krunal Pandya | INR 5.75 crore |
| 10 | Mangesh Yadav | INR 5.20 crore |
| 11 | Yash Dayal | INR 5 crore |
| 12 | Tim David | INR 3 crore |
| 13 | Jacob Bethell | INR 2.60 crore |
| 14 | Suyash Sharma | INR 2.60 crore |
| 15 | Jacob Duffy | INR 2 crore |
| 16 | Devdutt Padikkal | INR 2 crore |
| 17 | Nuwan Thushara | INR 1.60 crore |
| 18 | Romario Shepherd | INR 1.50 crore |
| 19 | Jordan Cox | INR 75 lakh |
| 20 | Swapnil Singh | INR 50 lakh |
| 21 | Abhinandan Singh | INR 30 lakh |
| 22 | Satvik Deswal | INR 30 lakh |
| 23 | Vicky Ostwal | INR 30 lakh |
| 24 | Vihaan Malhotra | INR 30 lakh |
| 25 | Kanishk Chouhan | INR 30 lakh |
Ready to Defend the Title
RCB now have a balanced team with experienced players, strong fast bowlers, all-rounders, and young talent. With this squad, the defending champions look ready to fight hard and defend their IPL title in 2026.
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