Vihaan Malhotra is a young Indian wicketkeeper-batter from Delhi, known for his clean hitting, calm temperament, and reliable wicketkeeping skills. Coming through the India U-19 setup, Vihaan has been in excellent form in domestic cricket, especially in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), where he impressed with both the bat and behind the stumps.
At the IPL 2026 Mini Auction, Vihaan Malhotra was signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for ₹30 lakh, which was his base price. With no bidding war involved, RCB secured him as a low-cost but high-potential Indian wicketkeeper option for the future.
This article covers Vihaan Malhotra IPL 2026 team, price, salary, career stats, records, and last IPL innings.
Vihaan Malhotra IPL Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Vihaan Malhotra |
| IPL Team | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) |
| IPL Debut | 2026 |
| Role | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Keeping Style | Wicketkeeper |
| IPL 2026 Price | ₹30 Lakh |
| Age | 20 Years (Born: 2005) |
| Category | Uncapped (India) |
Vihaan Malhotra IPL Team, Price & Salary 2026
Vihaan Malhotra entered the IPL 2026 auction with a base price of ₹30 lakh. Royal Challengers Bengaluru picked him at base price, making him one of the smartest uncapped Indian buys of the auction.
RCB were looking to strengthen their Indian wicketkeeping depth for the long term, especially after the transition phase following senior keepers. Vihaan’s consistent domestic form, safe gloves, and ability to bat in the middle order made him an ideal developmental signing.
Vihaan Malhotra IPL Price History
| Year | IPL Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ₹30 Lakh | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Total IPL Earnings: ₹30 Lakh
Vihaan Malhotra IPL Career Stats & Records
Vihaan Malhotra will make his IPL debut in the 2026 season. Hence, he does not have IPL match statistics yet.
| Season | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
RCB are expected to ease him into the playing XI, using him primarily as a backup wicketkeeper and middle-order batting option.
Vihaan Malhotra Overall Career Stats & Records
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class (Ranji) | 8 | 450+ | 35.00 | — | 18 |
| List A (VHT) | 10 | 380+ | 42.00 | 105+ | 20 |
| T20 (SMAT) | 16 | 420+ | 32.00 | 145+ | 22 |
Total Domestic Record:
1,250+ runs and 60+ dismissals across all formats
Recent Records & Achievements
SMAT 2025–26
- 7 matches, 250 runs
- Average 50+, strike rate 150+
- One fifty
- 15 dismissals as wicketkeeper
- Helped Delhi finish top of the group
Ranji Trophy 2024–25
- 5 matches, 320 runs
- One century
- 18 dismissals
- Delhi’s top wicketkeeper-batter of the season
Special Records
- 9 dismissals in a single SMAT match (2025)
- Most stumpings in a season for Delhi U-23 (12)
Recognition
- Selected for NCA U-23 camp
- Man of the Match on Delhi debut (SMAT 2024)
- SMAT Best Wicketkeeper Award contender
- Closely monitored for India A selection
Vihaan Malhotra Last 10 IPL Innings
Vihaan Malhotra has not played any IPL matches yet, so a last-10-innings record is currently unavailable.
