IPL 2026 Auction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, had roped in Madhya Pradesh's fast bowler Mangesh Yadav for a whoppng amount of Rs 5.20 crore at the auction on Tuesday. He had registered his name at a base price of Rs 30 lakh as RCB started the bidding war. Sunrisers Hyderabad then entered as both the teams tried to break their bank for him.
The bid went till Rs 1 cr and went beyond that as both teams continued the bidding as RCB took it to Rs 4 cr and SRH took it to Rs 4.2 cr. RCB, who are looking as a back up for Yash Dayal, didn't back out and eventually bought him for Rs 5.20 cr.
He has the ability to bowl brilliant yorker, and was the highest wicketkeeper of MP T20 league as he had taken 14 wickets after bowling 21 overs while playing for Gwalior Cheetahs. He had taken three four-fer after playing six matches, which also includes brilliant figures of 4/18 in three overs.
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Owing to his performance in MP T20 league, Mangesh played in his debut SMAT. He had featured in two Super League matches, where he took three wickets, whereas he also scored 28 runs off 12 balls.
Known for his speed and control, Mangesh, who bowled brilliantly in death overs, did grab scouts' attention in this tournament.