Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) created history by winning the IPL 2025 title. They defeated Punjab Kings in the final. It was RCB’s first IPL trophy in 18 years. The team was led by Rajat Patidar. Senior players like Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar played key roles.
RCB were strong in away matches during the season. Their squad looked balanced from start to finish. Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, RCB had a purse of INR 16.4 crore. They had eight slots to fill. The franchise did not make any player trades. This showed confidence in their core group.
RCB add depth with key auction signings
At the IPL 2026 auction, RCB focused on strengthening key areas. They signed Venkatesh Iyer for ₹7 crore. New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy joined the team for ₹2 crore. Indian pacer Mangesh Yadav was picked for ₹5.20 crore.
RCB also added young talent at base price. Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, and Kanishk Chouhan were bought for ₹30 lakh each. England wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox was signed for ₹75 lakh.
With these additions, RCB completed their 25-member squad. The final squad includes Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and several young players.
RCB will now aim to defend their title in IPL 2026 with confidence and depth across all departments.
RCB Full Squad 2026, Players List, Roles & Price Details:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Team 2026 full squad details:
| Player | Country | Role | Price (INR) |
| Devdutt Padikkal | India | Batter | 2 crore |
| Tim David | Australia | Batter | 3 crore |
| Virat Kohli | India | Batter | 21 crore |
| Rajat Patidar | India | Batter | 11 crore |
| Jitesh Sharma | India | Wicketkeeper | 11 crore |
| Philip Salt | England | Wicketkeeper | 11.50 crore |
| Krunal Pandya | India | All Rounder | 5.75 crore |
| Romario Shepherd | West Indies | All Rounder | 1.50 crore |
| Jacob Bethell | England | All Rounder | 2.60 crore |
| Nuwan Thushara | Sri Lanka | Bowler | 1.60 crore |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | India | Bowler | 10.75 crore |
| Josh Hazlewood | Australia | Bowler | 12.50 crore |
| Yash Dayal | India | Bowler | 5 crore |
| Abhinandan Singh | India | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Swapnil Singh | India | Bowler | 50 lakh |
| Suyash Sharma | India | Bowler | 2.60 crore |
| Rasikh Dar Salam | India | Bowler | 6 crore |
| Venkatesh Iyer | India | All Rounder | 7 crore |
| Jacob Duffy | New Zealand | Bowler | 2 crore |
| Satvik Deswal | India | All Rounder | 30 lakh |
| Mangesh Yadav | India | All Rounder | 5.20 crore |
| Jordan Cox | England | Wicketkeeper | 75 lakh |
| Vicky Ostwal | India | All Rounder | 30 lakh |
| Vihaan Malhotra | India | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Kanishk Chouhan | India | All Rounder | 30 lakh |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB Purse Remaining for IPL 2026
| Squad Strength | Purse Remaining (INR) |
| Indian (17/25) Overseas (8/8) | 25 lakh |
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