Satvik Deswal is an exciting left-arm wrist spinner who has steadily worked his way into the spotlight with consistent performances and strong backing from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru setup. Identified as a key addition ahead of the IPL 2026 season, he was picked up by RCB at his base price of INR 30 lakhs to provide depth in the wrist-spin department.

Deswal first grabbed attention with his impressive outing in the Pondicherry Premier League T20, where he picked up 14 wickets in 10 matches. What made his performance stand out even more was his control, finishing as the only bowler in the tournament with an economy rate under 6 runs per over. His ability to combine wicket-taking threat with tight spells highlighted his growing maturity as a spinner.

Interestingly, Satvik's journey with RCB began well before the auction. He had been part of the setup as a net bowler in previous seasons, where he impressed the coaching staff not just with his skill but also with his attitude and work ethic. That familiarity played a crucial role in RCB's decision to bring him into the squad officially.