Venkatesh Iyer IPL 2026 Team, Price, Career Stats & Records, Runs, Wickets

Venkatesh Iyer is an Indian cricketer who has been a regular performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since making his debut in 2021. He first rose to prominence while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he had an impressive debut season. In IPL 2021, Iyer scored 370 runs in 10 matches at an excellent average of 47.11, playing a key role in KKR’s campaign. His strong performances earned him a maiden India call-up for the T20I series against New Zealand later that year.

After spending multiple seasons with KKR and establishing himself as a reliable middle-order batter and part-time bowler, Venkatesh Iyer’s IPL journey has taken a new turn. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bought Venkatesh Iyer for ₹7.00 crore in the IPL 2026 mini auction, showing strong faith in his all-round ability.

RCB are expected to use Venkatesh Iyer as a key middle-order batter, especially to add stability and balance to a lineup that has often relied heavily on its top order. His ability to handle pressure situations and contribute with the ball if required makes him a valuable addition to the RCB squad.

Venkatesh Iyer also had a solid IPL 2024 season, and he will now be eager to take his performances to the next level in IPL 2026 while wearing RCB colours.

Let’s take a look at Venkatesh Iyer’s IPL career so far and what he brings to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming season.

Venkatesh Iyer IPL Profile

Venkatesh Iyer IPL 2026 Team & Price

Venkatesh Iyer was bought by KKR ahead of IPL 2021 at a base price of INR 20 Lakhs in the auction. After a good outing in his debut IPL season, Iyer went on to play in the limited-overs format for the Indian team, and his salary was increased to INR 8 crore in the IPL 2022. Here’s a list of Venkatesh Iyer’s IPL salary throughout the years. 

Venkatesh Iyer IPL Career Stats

Venkatesh Iyer Last 10 IPL Innings