IPL 2026: RCB’s Squad After Mini Auction – Strongest Playing 11 Revealed
Royal Challengers Bangalore used their remaining purse of INR 16 crore very wisely in the mini auction held in Abu Dhabi. Under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, a strong 17-player squad has been assembled.
Their biggest pick was Venkatesh Iyer, who joined RCB as a quality all-rounder for INR 7 crore. There was intense bidding between KKR and RCB during the auction, but RCB ultimately won the player.
Other notable additions to RCB include Indian player Mangesh Yadav, who has joined the side from the domestic circuit, New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy, and Jordan Cox, who has been signed as a wicketkeeper. You would like to know the complete details of RCB Player List with their role and strengths.
After this auction, the expected playing XI of RCB looks very exciting, featuring a balanced combination of players.
| No. | Player Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Salt | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | Batter |
| 3 | Venkatesh Iyer | All-rounder |
| 4 | Rajat Patidar | Captain / Batter |
| 5 | Tim David | Batter |
| 6 | Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper |
| 7 | Romario Shepherd | All-rounder |
| 8 | Krunal Pandya | All-rounder |
| 9 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| 10 | Yash Dayal | Bowler |
| 11 | Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
Released Player of RCB in IPL 2026
RCB retain their main asset, and they definitely have to release some names from their squad in IPL 2026 season. This year, they released Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal, and Lungi Ngidi to optimize their squad
