Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the IPL 2026 auction with 8 total slots, of which 2 are overseas. The franchise has one of the more settled cores heading into the December 16 auction in Abu Dhabi, but the limited overseas availability means every choice will carry significant weight.
With two overseas vacancies, RCB’s approach will centre around identifying high-impact specialists who can slot directly into the first XI without disrupting existing combinations. Teams typically look at players who bring multi-dimensional value, and the overseas shortlist this year includes some of the most in-demand names in global T20 cricket.
Among the players expected to attract strong bidding interest are Cameron Green, whose all-round profile appeals across formats, and Liam Livingstone, known for his immediate boundary-hitting impact in the middle overs. Wanindu Hasaranga, a proven wicket-taking leg-spinner with lower-order power, also fits the template of a premium overseas signing.
The group of top overseas fast bowlers—Anrich Nortje, Matt Henry, and Matheesha Pathirana—could feature prominently as franchises look to strengthen power-play breakthroughs and death-overs execution. Meanwhile, experienced options such as David Miller and Quinton de Kock remain attractive to teams seeking stability and left-handed balance.
With only two overseas slots to fill, RCB’s decisions will be closely watched, as the franchise aims to optimise its limited auction flexibility while ensuring the right blend of power, pace and experience for the 2026 season.
