🔴 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
The defending champions have a relatively settled core but need depth, especially after releasing Liam Livingstone.

Key Gaps: Middle-order Batting Depth, Overseas Pacer Backup, Indian Pace Backup.

Strategy: Targeted Upgrades & Bench Strength. Use the ₹16.40 Cr to fill specific, non-glamorous slots.

🎯 Top Targets: Venkatesh Iyer (Indian Left-Hand Middle Order), Gerald Coetzee (High-Pace Overseas Backup), Akash Madhwal (Indian Pacer).

Insight: As champions, they won’t overspend on stars but will focus on securing strong Indian backups and a reliable overseas pacer for rotation.