IPL auction 2026: RCB snap up Venkatesh Iyer for ₹7 crore after intense bidding war

Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer was bought by RCB for ₹7 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Despite a muted 2025 season, his base price of ₹2 crore reflected his value in the domestic circuit. A left-handed batter and medium-pace bowler, Venkatesh made his IPL debut with KKR in 2021 and earned national call-ups, with his peak IPL value reaching ₹23.75 crore in 2025.