Who Will RCB Buy In IPL 2026 Auction? Full List of Predicted Targets, Budget Strategy & Top Picks for Bengaluru

RCB are expected to make an aggressive bid for Wanindu Hasaranga, the most in-demand overseas spinner, to strengthen their middle-overs wicket-taking — a crucial void after releasing Lungi Ngidi.

With just two overseas slots open, RCB could target Maxwell or Moeen Ali as multi-dimensional all-rounders capable of offering finishing power and part-time spin.

Released by LSG, Ravi Bishnoi tops RCB’s wish list for a specialist Indian wrist-spinner, making him one of the hottest Indian domestic auction picks in 2026.

RCB need reliable Indian pace depth, and Akash Deep (former RCB pacer) and Mohit Sharma (senior death specialist) fit their requirement for rotational backup.

With a limited purse, RCB may skip Pathirana and instead target cost-efficient overseas quicks like Reece Topley, Gerald Coetzee, or Matt Henry to replace Ngidi.

RCB will look to add a budget-friendly Indian batting all-rounder, and Mahipal Lomror offers left-handed balance along with handy spin, making him a strategic fit.

With no overseas slot available for a foreign keeper, Luvnith Sisodia and Vansh Bedi headline RCB’s search for a domestic wicketkeeping option.

RCB want a backup top-order Indian batter. While Venkatesh Iyer may be pricey, Prithvi Shaw or Shaik Rasheed are realistic, high-upside targets.

To avoid overdependence on overseas spinners, RCB may pursue Indian options like Rahul Chahar, Karn Sharma, or Kumar Kartikeya for tactical variety.

As defending champions, RCB aim to retain a stable XI while recruiting role-specific replacements — prioritising flexibility, match-ups, and injury cover rather than overhauling their squad.