Star all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, who used to represent Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), will play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2026. The Bengaluru-based franchise has acquired his services for Rs 7 crore. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's slinger Matheesha Pathirana is set to play for KKR. They have bought him for Rs 18 crore.

New Zealand's Finn Allen and England's Ben Duckett will feature in the tournament for KKR and Delhi Capitals (DC), respectively, as they have been sold for Rs 2 crore each.