Vicky Ostwal

Vicky Ostwal is a 23-year-old left-arm orthodox spinner from Maharashtra who was signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for ₹30 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction. A product of India’s triumphant 2022 Under-19 World Cup campaign—where he was the team's leading wicket-taker with 12 wickets—Ostwal has long been regarded as one of the finest young finger-spinners in the country. After spending three seasons with the Delhi Capitals without getting a game, he moves to the defending champions, RCB, seeking his breakthrough IPL debut.

Known for his loop, drift, and Ravindra Jadeja-esque accuracy, Ostwal enters the 2026 season in excellent domestic form. He played a vital role in Maharashtra’s 2025-26 campaign, recently claiming a resilient 53 off 82 balls against Goa in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, proving his utility as a handy lower-order batter. His primary strength remains his white-ball control; in his domestic T20 career, he maintains a frugal economy rate of 6.46. With RCB looking to bolster their spin department alongside Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma, Ostwal’s ability to choke the scoring in the middle overs makes him a high-value tactical asset for the high-scoring tracks at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.