RCB Squad 2027
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have 23 players on their list going into the IPL 2027 retention deadline on 17 November 2026, 7 of them from overseas. Virat Kohli is their most expensive player at ₹21 Cr. Whoever RCB release by the deadline goes back into the mini auction on 16 December 2026.
RCB release calculator
Tick the players you think RCB will release on 17 November. See how much money and how many slots that frees for the auction.
RCB squad 2027 by role
Batters (4)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | India | ₹21 Cr | |
| Rajat Patidar | India | ₹11 Cr | |
| Tim David | Australia Overseas | ₹3 Cr | |
| Devdutt Padikkal | India | ₹2 Cr |
Wicketkeepers (3)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | England Overseas | ₹11.5 Cr | |
| Jitesh Sharma | India | ₹11 Cr | |
| Jordan Cox | England Overseas | ₹75 L |
All-rounders (9)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venkatesh Iyer | India | ₹7 Cr | |
| Krunal Pandya | India | ₹5.75 Cr | |
| Mangesh Yadav | India | ₹5.2 Cr | |
| Romario Shepherd | West Indies Overseas | ₹1.5 Cr | |
| Swapnil Singh | India | ₹50 L | |
| Kanishk Chouhan | India | ₹30 L | |
| Satvik Deswal | India | ₹30 L | |
| Vicky Ostwal | India | ₹30 L | |
| Vihaan Malhotra | India | ₹30 L |
Fast bowlers (6)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | Australia Overseas | ₹12.5 Cr | |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | India | ₹10.75 Cr | |
| Rasikh Salam | India | ₹6 Cr | |
| Jacob Duffy | New Zealand Overseas | ₹2 Cr | |
| Richard Gleeson 2026 replacement | England Overseas | ₹1.6 Cr | |
| Abhinandan Singh | India | ₹30 L |
Spinners (1)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suyash Sharma | India | ₹2.6 Cr |
RCB squad 2027 at a glance
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have 16 Indian players and 7 overseas players from New Zealand, England, Australia and West Indies. 9 of the squad are uncapped. Known contracts add up to ₹117.15 Cr.
The average age at the start of IPL 2027 will be about 28.7. Richard Gleeson is the oldest at 39, Mangesh Yadav the youngest at 4. 6 players will be 35 or older: Richard Gleeson, Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Swapnil Singh and Krunal Pandya.
Of the current list, 14 were retained before the 2026 auction, 8 were bought at it, 1 joined as replacements during the 2026 season.
RCB trades for IPL 2027
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have not made a trade for 2027 yet. See every confirmed move on the IPL 2027 trades page.
What RCB can do at the IPL 2027 auction
Before releases, RCB have 2 free squad slots and 1 free overseas slot. Every player they release on 17 November 2026 frees a slot and adds that player's fee back to the purse. There is no Right to Match card at a mini auction, so if RCB want a released player back they have to win him in open bidding on 16 December 2026.
See where all ten teams stand on the IPL 2027 retention list, and the date, time and venue on the IPL 2027 auction date page.
RCB squad 2027 FAQ
How many players are in the RCB squad for IPL 2027?
23 players are on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru list right now, 7 of them overseas, counting their IPL 2026 squad (with mid-season replacements) and the confirmed 2027 trades. The number will drop when RCB release players by the 17 November 2026 deadline; a squad can hold at most 25 players and 8 overseas.
Who is the most expensive player in the RCB squad?
Virat Kohli at ₹21 Cr.
Did RCB make any trades for IPL 2027?
No trade involving Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been confirmed so far. The trade window closes one week before the 16 December 2026 auction.
When will RCB announce their retention list?
All teams must submit retained and released players by 17 November 2026. RCB will then shop for the gaps at the mini auction on 16 December 2026 in Goa.
How much money did RCB have at the last auction?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru went into the IPL 2026 auction with ₹16.4 Cr, according to the IPL's retention release. Their purse for 2027 depends on whom they release; the auction purse is reported to rise to ₹130 Cr per team.