Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final, lifting the trophy
for the first time in their 18-year history. The side was captained by Rajat Patidar and powered by standout performers such as Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, and Phil Salt.
The Bengaluru-based franchise was particularly dominant in away matches and appeared well-balanced throughout the season. As they look to defend their title, RCB will enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a purse of INR 16.4 crore and eight slots left to fill in their squad. Notably, RCB did not complete any player trades ahead of the auction, signaling confidence in their existing core as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) strengthened their squad at the IPL 2026 auction by signing Venkatesh Iyer for ₹7 crore and New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy for ₹2 crore. They also picked up Mangesh Yadav for ₹5.20 crore. In addition, RCB secured Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, and Kanishk Couhan for ₹30 lakh each, while England wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox was signed for ₹75 lakh.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Final Squad:
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Bethell, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Dar, Swapnil Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Mangesh Yadav, Satvik Deswal, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan.
RCB Squad 2026, Players List, Roles & Price Details:
RCB Retained players:
| 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 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Team 2026 players list:
| 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 |
RCB Squad Strength and Purse Remaining for IPL 2026
| Squad Strength | Purse Remaining (INR) |
| Indian (17/25) Overseas (8/8) | 25 lakh |
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