MAL won by 6 wickets

88/4

87/6

NEP won by 6 runs

289/7

248/8

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United States of America Women

62/4

GER won by 162 runs

308/1

146/10

JER won by 6 wickets

92/10

93/4

Day 1 - Surrey trail by 339 runs.

Surrey

19/0

Sussex

358/9d

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Day 1 - Hampshire elected to bowl

Hampshire

Glamorgan

353/1

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Day 1 - Somerset elected to bowl

Somerset

Yorkshire

140/5

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Day 1 - Leicestershire elected to bowl

Leicestershire

Nottinghamshire

404/4

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Innings Break : Day 1 - Derbyshire trail by 328 runs.

Kent

352/10

Derbyshire

24/0

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Stumps : Day 1 - Northamptonshire trail by 266 runs.

Northamptonshire

40/0

Worcestershire

306/10

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Day 1 - Middlesex elected to bat

Middlesex

143/4

Durham

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NEP-W won by 8 wickets

36/6

40/2

GER won by 4 wickets

165/6

163/7

HK won by 2 runs

184/7

186/5

DC won by 7 wickets

225/6

226/3

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IPL 2026 Auction: RCB’s Most Expensive Player Season-wise (2008–2025)

by Dwijesh November 2, 2025

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Over the years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have seen many highs and lows in the IPL auctions. Every season, they’ve been one of the most active and bold teams, never afraid to spend big money on famous players. From the very first season in 2008 to finally winning their first IPL trophy in 2025, RCB’s auction journey has been full of drama and big decisions.

Nearly every year, the Bengaluru outfit made at least one significant acquisition. On three occasions their highest acquisition actually ended up being the most expensive player in the league that season. As the years went on, their auction methodologies shifted, some acquisitions were incredibly successful, others weren't successful, and in many cases the team was back to an off-season of rebuilding the following year.

The franchise frequently chose to invest heavily in batting firepower but lacked bowling stability. Despite possessing some of the biggest names, the coveted IPL trophy came to them after nearly two decades. The face of this team has been Virat Kohli. The batter is the only cricketer to represent a single franchise for 18 straight years. Notably, in 18 seasons, the franchise has spent INR 1450 crore on player salaries and auctions, while in the 2025 season, the splurged INR 82.25 crore.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Founded: 2008

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is a major franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but they have yet to win the tournament.

RCB’s Most Expensive Player Season-wise (2008–2025)

Year	Player	Price (INR)
2008	Jacques Kallis	₹3.8 crore
2009	Kevin Pietersen	₹9.8 crore
2010	Eoin Morgan	₹1.1 crore
2011	Saurabh Tiwary	₹7 crore
2012	Vinay Kumar	₹5.3 crore
2013	Jaydev Unadkat	₹2.83 crore
2014	Yuvraj Singh	₹14 crore
2015	Dinesh Karthik	₹10.5 crore
2016	Shane Watson	₹9.5 crore
2017	Tymal Mills	₹12 crore
2018	Chris Woakes	₹7.4 crore
2019	Shivam Dube	₹5 crore
2020	Chris Morris	₹10 crore
2021	Kyle Jamieson	₹15 crore
2022	Wanindu Hasaranga	₹10.75 crore
2023	Will Jacks	₹3.2 crore
2024	Alzarri Joseph	₹11.50 crore
2025	Josh Hazlewood	₹12.50 crore

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Dwijesh

A dedicated cricket content writer with a proven track record at The Cricket Winner, I deliver sharp, reliable coverage of match-day news, previews, and in-depth analysis. My expertise extends to Dream11/fantasy‑cricket content, offering data-driven player stats, insightful tips, and strategy-focused predictions that resonate with fans and fantasy players alike. Combining a keen eye for detail with editorial rigor, I’m committed to producing engaging, high‑accuracy content that builds trust and readership.