Mega auction, that once in three years churning of IPL teams, presents a set of challenging posers to each of them. For the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), their opponents in Saturday’s season opener at the Eden Gardens here, the auction has nicely reflected their respective dilemmas.

While three-time champions KKR sought continuity and consolidation, trying to plug holes created by those that had left since their title triumph last year, RCB chose disruption — an overhaul that they hope will finally change their fortunes as they continue the hunt for a title that has proved elusive. Retaining just three players from the previous squad, among them Virat Kohli, RCB’s face since the IPL’s inception, the Bangalore outfit has embraced change, with even the captaincy handed to an inexperienced Rajat Patidar. The 31-year-old batter who, along with left-arm seamer Yash Dayal, were the other players retained, is in for a baptism by fire, considering the threat the Knights pose, particularly in their backyard.