25 Years old, Karan Lal dominated RCB’s secret trials, outperforming several established domestic stars.
He smashed 54 off 17 balls, instantly catching the eye of the coaching staff.
Dinesh Karthik praised him, saying he is “ready for this level.” RCB need Indian top-order backups, and his aggressive batting fits perfectly.
His SMAT strike rate of 195.53 and elite six-hitting make him auction-ready. Even LSG also showed interest, forcing RCB to act quickly before the 2026 auction.
Karan Lal is an Indian all-rounder (right-handed batter, right-arm off break bowler) who represents the Bengal state cricket team in domestic matches.
He made his Twenty20 debut on November 4, 2021, in the 2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and has also played for teams like India Under-19.