Cricket fans once again got a tremendous thrill in the mini auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, when Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Indian all-rounder defeating tough competition Venkatesh Iyer To 7 crore rupees I included him in my team. This deal became one of the most talked about moments of the auction and also clearly revealed the strategy of RCB.
Venkatesh Iyer’s name was also in the headlines in this auction because he was once among the most expensive players in IPL history. But due to his lack of expected performance in the 2025 season, KKR released him.
Kolkata Knight Riders sign Venkatesh Iyer ahead of IPL 2025 Rs 23.75 crore Bought it for a huge amount. He was expected to prove to be a permanent match-winner for the team and strengthen the middle order. However, the 2025 season neither went well for KKR nor could Iyer live up to his huge price tag.
Considering the team’s poor campaign and Iyer’s unstable form, the KKR management decided to release him before the IPL 2026 mini auction. This decision was definitely difficult, but it was considered necessary from the point of view of team balance and budget management.
Although IPL 2025 was disappointing for Iyer, but He has made a strong comeback in domestic cricketHe is currently playing for Madhya Pradesh, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy I seem to be in good form.
His recent innings, in which he 70 runs in 43 balls against Punjab Made, proved that he can still make a big impact in T20 cricket. This performance once again attracted the attention of the franchises in the auction.
When Venkatesh Iyer’s name came up in the auction, initially many teams showed interest. But it soon became clear that the real fight RCB and KKR It is between.
KKR wanted to include him back in the team, but RCB decided to spend a little more than their purse. The bidding continued to increase and eventually 7 crore rupees But RCB won. After this KKR decided to retreat.
According to cricket experts, this was a strategic decision, where RCB gave priority to the experience and importance of a home-grown player.
RCB has been looking for a balanced team for the last several years. The team has had star batsmen, but the lack of Indian all-rounders was often felt. Venkatesh Iyer has the full potential to fill this void.
He can bat aggressively at the top order, handle the middle order when needed and also offers the option of part-time bowling. Apart from this, his fielding also makes him a complete T20 player.
The RCB management is hopeful that given the right role and consistent opportunities, Iyer will be a great addition to the team. game-changer Can be proved.
KKR’s decision not to bid above Rs 7 crore shows that the franchise is paying more attention to balanced spending and team structure this time. The team management probably wants to invest in other key players.
However, this decision was emotionally difficult for KKR fans, because Iyer was once an important part of the team’s identity.
RCB supporters showed tremendous enthusiasm about this purchase. Many fans on social media called it a “smart deal” and “low risk, high reward.”
At the same time, the reaction from KKR supporters was mixed. Some called releasing Iyer the right decision, while others expressed disappointment at letting him go.
IPL 2026 mini auction Venkatesh Iyer joins RCB This is an indication that the team is fully prepared to win the title this time. After being released from KKR, his brilliant performance in domestic cricket and then the confidence shown by RCB could prove to be a turning point in Iyer’s career.
Now all eyes will be on whether Venkatesh Iyer is able to re-establish himself in the RCB jersey and play an important role in helping the team win its first IPL title. The excitement of IPL 2026 seems to be at its peak already.
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