RCB IPL 2026 Squad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the IPL 2026 season as defending champions, having finally shattered their long-standing trophy drought.
Known for their passionate fanbase and star-studded lineups over the years, RCB have often been bridesmaids but never the bride-until 2025. And as the IPL 2026 auction takes place, they only require minor additions, having retained the core from last season.
Virat Kohli's masterful batting, combined with explosive contributions from overseas stars like Phil Salt and Tim David, powered the batting, while a balanced bowling attack sealed memorable wins, including a historic double over arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings.
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In IPL 2025, RCB showcased remarkable consistency, finishing high in the
points table and peaking at the right time in the playoffs. Their maiden title win was a culmination of strategic depth, with young talents like Devdutt Padikkal and Jitesh Sharma stepping up alongside veterans. Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, RCB have adopted a continuity-focused approach, retaining a strong core of players.
RCB Retained Players List for IPL 2026
Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Abhinandan Singh, Suyash Sharma
RCB IPL 2026 Auction Purse
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are heading into the IPL 2026 mini auction with a purse of Rs 16.40 crore and have 8 maximum slots to fill.
RCB IPL 2026 Auction Buys
Venkatesh Iyer was the first buy for RCB in the auction, as they fought KKR to acquire the all-rounder. They bought Jacob Duffy at his base price of Rs 2 crore.
Venkatesh Iyer - Rs 7 Crore
Jacob Duffy - Rs 2 crore
RCB IPL 2026 Squad
Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Abhinandan Singh, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy
**The list will be updated as the auction begins
