5 players Royal Challengers Bengaluru might target at IPL 2026 auction
Let us take a look at five players who could be targeted by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the upcoming mini-auction.
Pathum Nissanka
Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka is another high-potential target. With over 2,000 T20I runs at an average of 31.58, Nissanka has proven his ability to score quickly and consistently. He is capable of playing innovative shots and can open alongside Virat Kohli, particularly if Phil Salt is unavailable. Nissanka’s experience and stability at the top of the order could be crucial for RCB in building strong starts.
He also showed signs of great form with his batting in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2025. He smashed a century, becoming the first batter with multiple hundreds in the continental tournament. As a result, Nissanka certainly becomes the one to watch out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the 2026 season.
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