Ravi Bishnoi Sold to Rajasthan Royals for ₹7.20 Crore at IPL 2026 Auction

Indian leg-spinner, Ravi Bishnoi, was bought for ₹7.20 crore by the Rajasthan Royals during the IPL 2026 mini-auction, which was initially a major boost for the team's spin division. This step signifies Rajasthan's priority of building their bowling strength around proven Indian match-winners.

Bishnoi has come to be seen as one of India's most trustworthy T20 spinners. The leg-break bowler has always been the one among others to give the best even in tough situations since he made his IPL debut in 2020, mainly in the middle overs. In the course of all IPL seasons, Bishnoi has achieved the target of taking more than 60 wickets while keeping the economy rate below 8, which is not a common thing in today's T20 cricket. His good-positioned googly, fast arm speed, and brave attitude have helped him become a regular wicket-taker among the best hitters.

On the world stage, Bishnoi has done his magic in T20s for India, which is showcased by his almost 7 runs per over economy rate, thus making him a good short-format bowler. His capacity to bowl effectively on flat pitches and restrict aggressive batters is of great tactical advantage for the Royals.

The Royals' decision to spend ₹7.20 crores on him seems to be wise. Besides fortifying their spin attack, Bishnoi, because of his relatively young age and consistent performances, also offers them a long-term investment. The IPL 2026 is predicted to be extremely tough, and the Rajasthan Royals will, therefore, count on the wicket-taking capability of Bishnoi to keep the games in their favor in critical moments.

Amidst a busy auction where many big names are changing teams, signing Ravi Bishnoi can only be interpreted as a wise, performance-driven acquisition not just meant for topping the news, which might even turn out to be decisive for Rajasthan's campaign.