The IPL 2026 mini auction recently took place in Abu Dhabi, with all 77 players being successfully sold for a total of Rs. 215.45 crore. The Kolkata Knight Riders emerged as the biggest spenders in the auction, starting with a purse significantly larger than their competitors.
One of the teams that made significant changes to their squad during the auction was the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They retained key players like Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. However, they also made some notable acquisitions, including Venkatesh Iyer for 7 crore, Mangesh Yadav for 5.2 crore, and Jacob Duffy for 2 crore. Other players bought by the team include Satwik Deswal, Jordan Cox, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan, and Vicky Ostwal.
With these new additions, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad for IPL 2026 looks promising and well-rounded. Fans of the team are excited to see how these players will perform in the upcoming season.
The auction took place on December 17, 2025, and it marked the beginning of a new chapter for the teams as they gear up for the upcoming IPL season.
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