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RCB Secures Iyer for ₹7 Crore: A Bold Move?
16 Dec
Summary
- RCB acquired Venkatesh Iyer for ₹7 crore at the IPL 2026 auction.
- He was released by KKR after a subdued 2025 season.
- Iyer's peak IPL value was ₹23.75 crore in the 2025 mega auction.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has acquired the services of Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for ₹7 crore during the IPL 2026 mini-auction. This significant investment follows his release by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after a less impactful 2025 season. The bidding war saw intense competition from several franchises, ultimately concluding with RCB securing Iyer.
Iyer entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore, a testament to his standing in domestic cricket. His IPL journey began with KKR in 2021, leading to national call-ups. KKR had previously shown strong faith, retaining him for ₹8 crore from 2022 to 2024, and notably spending ₹23.75 crore in the 2025 mega auction.
Despite a challenging 2025 campaign that led to his release, Venkatesh Iyer brings a blend of powerful batting and medium-pace bowling. His past performances, including domestic dominance and an IPL century, coupled with his experience, make him a valuable asset. RCB will hope this investment revitalizes the form that once positioned him as a premier Indian all-rounder in the league.
