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Big auction twist: RCB sign Venkatesh Iyer after MASSIVE price drop at IPL 2026 mini auction

Earlier in the day, Venkatesh Iyer scored a 43-ball 70 vs Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, sending a timely reminder to IPL franchises.

user-circle cricketcountry.com Written by Srijal Upadhyay
Published: Dec 16, 2025, 04:08 PM (IST)
Edited: Dec 16, 2025, 04:09 PM (IST)

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Venkatesh-Iyer

Royal Challengers Bengaluru snapped up former KKR all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer at the IPL 2026 mini auction, but the deal came at a dramatically reduced price. Previously bought for a whopping Rs 23.75 crore, Iyer was sold for just Rs 7 crore this time, marking one of the biggest price drops of the auction and underlining the unpredictable nature of the IPL bidding table.

To be continued…

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