In the past IPL auctions, there have been some picks that have worked wonders for the Royal Challengers (RCB). In the past 16 editions of the Indian Premier, several players have performed more than they are worth. These players have justified the price tag attached to them and have helped RCB become one of the most popular franchises in sports. So, here are the best picks by RCB in IPL auction history.
| Player | Auction Edition | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 2008 | $30,000 |
| AB de Villiers | 2011 | ₹5.6 crore |
| Chris Gayle | 2011 | ₹2.9 crore |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 2014 | ₹10 lakh |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2021 | ₹14.25 crore |
Best picks by RCB in IPL auction history
- Virat Kohli: Picked for just 30 thousand dollars, the Royal Challengers Bangalore great paid them back with interest. Having played in 16 editions of the league, Kohli still represents the franchise. Apart from having the 4th most caps (237 matches), Kohli is also the highest run-scorer in the league’s history.
- AB de Villiers: Considered to be one of the best T20 batters of all time, de Villiers played 157 matches for the Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2011 to 2021. The 360° batter finished his IPL career with them, scoring 4522 runs at a mind-boggling strike rate of 158.33.
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- Chris Gayle: The Universal Boss is the highest run scorer in T20 cricket. Gayle joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011 and dominated the batters for the next 7 seasons. The southpaw ended his RCB career with 3420 runs at a strike rate of just under 154.40, all while averaging 43.29.
- Yuzvendra Chahal: Bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011, the leggie went on to become the franchise’s highest wicket-taker. To this day, Chahal is the only RCB bowler to have played over 100 matches and taken over 100 wickets.
- Glenn Maxwell: The aggressive middle-order batter joined the franchise in 2021. After playing just 42 matches, Maxwell is already their fifth-highest run-scorer. His 1214 runs have come at a record-breaking strike rate of 161.43 (the highest in RCB history).
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