Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Abhinandan Singh made his IPL debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 opener on Saturday at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
His domestic consistency paid off when Royal Challengers Bengaluru acquired him for his base price of INR30 Lakh during the 2025 IPL auction. Recognizing his steady pace and reliable swing,
Singh made massive waves playing for the Lucknow Falcons in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League. During the 2024 season, he turned heads by claiming 15 wickets in just 10 matches. His ability to maintain a tight economy rate while bowling difficult overs proved he had the temperament for high-pressure T20 cricket.
RCB’s pace attack has been affected by multiple absences. Josh Hazlewood is injured, while Yash Dayal has been ruled out of the season. Nuwan Thushara is unavailable due to not receiving an NOC.
