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Rajasthan Royals Full Squad, IPL Players Auction 2026 Live Updates: Rajasthan Royals (RR) made focused moves at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, held in Abu Dhabi on December 16, as they looked to rebuild after finishing ninth last season. With most of their core already in place, the Royals concentrated on strengthening their bowling attack.
The highlight of RR’s auction was the signing of leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, adding proven wicket-taking ability to their spin department. The franchise also secured left-arm wrist-spinner Vignesh Puthur, further boosting their spin options. In addition, RR brought in Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao, Brijesh Sharma, Adam Milne, and Kuldeep Sen, adding depth across pace and all-round roles.
Rajasthan Royals ended the auction with no player or overseas slots remaining and a remaining purse of Rs. 2.65 crore. With experienced names like Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, and Yashasvi Jaiswal already in the squad, RR will hope their balanced mix helps them bounce back strongly in IPL 2026.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Shubham Dubey, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Ravindra Jadeja (traded from CSK), Sam Curran (traded from CSK), Devdutt Ferreira (traded from Delhi Capitals), Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger.
Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akash Madhwal, Ashok Sharma, Kumar Kartikeya, Kunal Singh Rathore, Nitish Rana (traded to Delhi Capitals), Sanju Samson (traded to Chennai Super Kings).
RR: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao, Brijesh Sharma, Adam Milne, Kuldeep Sen.
RR: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao, Brijesh Sharma, Adam Milne, Kuldeep Sen.
David Miller – 2 crore – Delhi Capitals
Cameron Green – 25.20 crore – Kolkata Knight Riders
Wanindu Hasaranga – 2 crore – Lucknow Super Giants
Venkatesh Iyer – 7 crore – Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Quinton de Kock – 1 crore – Mumbai Indians
Ben Duckett – 2 crore – Delhi Capitals
Finn Allen – 2 crore – Kolkata Knight Riders
Jacob Duffy – 2 crore – Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Matheesha Pathirana – 18 crore – Kolkata Knight Riders
Anrich Nortje – 2 crore – Lucknow Super Giants
Ravi Bishnoi – 7.20 crore – Rajasthan Royals
Akeal Hosein – 2 crore – Chennai Super Kings
Shivang Kumar – 30 lakh – Sunrisers Hyderabad
Prashant Veer – 14.20 crore – Chennai Super Kings
Auqib Nabi – 8.40 crore – Delhi Capitals
Tejasvi Singh – 3 crore – Kolkata Knight Riders
Mukul Choudhary – 2.60 crore – Lucknow Super Giants
Kartik Sharma – 14.20 crore – Chennai Super Kings
Sushant Mishra – 90 lakh – Rajasthan Royals
Naman Tiwari – 1 crore – Lucknow Super Giants
Kartik Tyagi – 30 lakh – Kolkata Knight Riders
Ashok Sharma – 90 lakh – Gujarat Titans
Yash Raj Punja – Rs. 30 lakh – Rajasthan Royals
Prashant Solanki – Rs. 30 lakh – Kolkata Knight Riders
Vignesh Puthur – Rs. 30 lakh – Rajasthan Royals
David Miller (Rs 2 crore) – Delhi CapitalsCameron Green (Rs 25.20 crore) – Kolkata Knight RidersWanindu Hasaranga (Rs 2 crore) – Lucknow Super GiantsVenkatesh Iyer (Rs 7 crore) – Royal Challengers BengaluruQuinton de Kock (Rs 1 crore) – Mumbai IndiansBen Duckett (Rs 2 crore) – Delhi CapitalsFinn Allen (Rs 2 crore) – Kolkata Knight RidersJacob Duffy (Rs 2 crore) – Royal Challengers BengaluruMatheesha Pathirana (Rs 18 crore) – Kolkata Knight RidersAnrich Nortje (Rs 2 crore) – Lucknow Super GiantsRavi Bishnoi (Rs 7.20 crore) – Rajasthan RoyalsAkeal Hosein (Rs 2 crore) – Chennai Super Kings
Rajasthan Royals won a thrilling bidding war for leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, securing him for Rs 7.20 crore. The price surged from the Rs 2 crore base as RR battled CSK and SRH, ultimately outlasting both teams to sign the talented bowler.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru signed New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy at the IPL 2026 Auction for his base price of Rs 2 crore. RCB opened the bidding, and with no other teams competing, Duffy was secured at the starting price.
A fierce bidding war erupted at the IPL 2026 Auction as Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings went head-to-head for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green. The bid surged past Rs 21 crore.
The much-awaited IPL 2026 Auction will begin at 2:30 PM IST, with all 10 teams allowed to sign a combined total of 77 players.
With nine slots to fill, RR are expected to focus on middle-order stability and bowling depth after trading away Sanju Samson and Nitish Rana.
After trading in Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, RR will focus on adding Indian domestic depth, specially a backup Indian batter and a quality spinner following the release of Hasaranga and Theekshana. With nine slots to fill, Rajasthan may also target a foreign fast bowler like NZ's Jacob Duffy to support Jofra Archer.
RR aim to rebuild their squad around Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. With trades sending Sanju Samson and Nitish Rana out, Royals are looking for smart additions to strengthen their middle order and all-round options. Follow live updates on their auction strategy and key signings.
RR enter the auction with a remaining purse of Rs 16.05 crore and nine slots to fill. After trading Sanju Samson and Nitish Rana, Royals are looking to strengthen their squad with star all-rounders Jadeja, Sam Curran, and Devdutt Ferreira. Follow live updates here.
Welcome to the Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Mini Auction live coverage. RR have a remaining purse of Rs 16.05 crore and nine slots to fill. After trading Sanju Samson and Nitish Rana, Royals are looking to strengthen their squad with star all-rounders Jadeja and Sam Curran. Follow this space for live auction updates.
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