RCB's Star-Studded Lineup for IPL 2026: Who's Playing?

Hey there! RCB is strutting into IPL 2026 with a squad that’s more stacked than a pizza at my favorite joint! With 16.40 crore in the bank, they’re ready to roll. Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, and Devdutt Padikkal are the top trio, and Kohli's hitting runs like it’s his birthday every day! But hold on, Venkatesh Iyer might be left out! Drama alert!

Quick rundown

1.Phil Salt promises explosive starts with top-order impact.

2.Virat Kohli is back to form, with 600+ runs in recent seasons.

3.Rajat Patidar captains and anchors, elevating the middle order.

4.Tim David remains a cheat code for late-game heroics.

5.Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Yash Dayal form a seasoned pace trio.

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RCB's Auction Blitz: A Star-Studded XI for IPL 2026
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