RCB Full Squad, IPL 2026 Live: Updated List Of Players Bought By Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru's full squad for IPL 2026 after the auction. Includes Venkatesh Iyer and Jacob Duffy. Check out the complete list of retained players.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finalized their squad for the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the mini-auction held in Abu Dhabi. Venkatesh Iyer will be joining the defending champions, RCB, after they secured him for Rs 7 crore.
The bidding for Iyer started with interest from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans before RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) entered the fray. RCB ultimately won the bidding war when KKR withdrew after offering Rs 6.80 crore. Iyer will now team up with his Madhya Pradesh teammate and RCB captain, Rajat Patidar.
RCB, who clinched their maiden IPL title this year by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, have also added New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy to their roster for his base price of Rs 2 crore.
The franchise has retained key players like Virat Kohli, a franchise icon, and Rajat Patidar, a reliable middle-order batsman. They have also focused on strengthening their bowling and all-rounder options.
**RCB's Auction Acquisitions:**
- Venkatesh Iyer (Rs 7 crore)
- Jacob Duffy (Rs 2 crore)
**Current Squad and Retained Players:** Rajat Patidar (c), 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, and Suyash Sharma.
**Released Players:** Swastik Chikara, Mayank Agarwal, Liam Livingstone, Manoj Bhandage, Lungi Ngidi, Mohit Rathee.
