RCB Squad IPL 2026: Complete Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team and Full Players List | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the IPL auction with a relatively modest purse of Rs 16.40 crore and eight slots to fill, including two overseas positions, as they look to fine-tune an already strong squad. RCB have released a handful of players, including big-hitting all-rounder Liam Livingstone, overseas pacer Lungi Ngidi and experienced India batter Mayank Agarwal, indicating a focused approach rather than a major overhaul.The franchise has retained a powerful core led by Virat Kohli, who remains the face of the team. He is supported by a solid batting unit featuring Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Tim David and wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma, offering depth and flexibility across the top and middle order. The presence of all-rounders Krunal Pandya and Romario Shepherd adds balance to the side.
RCB’s bowling attack looks well stocked, with Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar leading the pace department, backed by Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara and Rasikh Dar. The spin options include Suyash Sharma and Swapnil Singh, while young talents such as Jacob Bethell and Abhinandan Singh provide additional depth.
With limited funds and just two overseas slots available, RCB are expected to be selective at the auction, targeting specific roles to strengthen their title ambitions.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Full Squad IPL 2026
Retained players: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 SinghPlayers bought at auction:Venkatesh Iyer (Rs 7 crore), Jacob Duffy (Rs 2 crore), Mangesh Yadav (Rs 5.20 crore), Satvik Deswal (Rs 30 lakh), Kanishk Chouhan (Rs 30 lakh), Vihaan Malhotra (Rs 30 lakh), Vicky Ostwal (Rs 30 lakh), Jordan Cox (Rs 75 lakh)
