Abu Dhabi, Dec. 17 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru made eight key additions at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction, headlined by the acquisition of Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 7 crore, alongside New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy, who was signed for Rs 2 crore.

The defending champions further strengthened their squad depth with the signing of left-arm pacer and lower-order batter Mangesh Yadav for Rs 5.2 crore, making him the fourth-highest uncapped Indian acquisition of the day. The franchise also added the hard-hitting English wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox, signed for Rs 75 Lakhs, as per a release.

RCB further invested in youth by securing 18-year-old Satvik Deswal for Rs 30 Lakhs. A talent nurtured within the RC...