IPL 2026 Uncapped Players: Record Breaking Bids and the Young Stars Set to Explode!
The IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16 was absolute chaos in the best way possible. While big international names flew off the shelves, it was the uncapped players who truly set social media on fire. These young domestic talents raked in crores, proving once again that IPL franchises are betting big on India's next generation.
Let's break down the biggest uncapped sensations from IPL 2026 auction, complete with their jaw-dropping prices, ages, and what makes them special.
The Record-Shattering Duo
CSK stole the show by making Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma the joint-most expensive uncapped players in IPL history, both at ₹14.20 crore.
Prashant Veer – All-Rounder Magic
Age: 20 (born November 24, 2005)
From: Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Role: Left-handed batter + Slow left-arm orthodox spinner
Auction Price: ₹14.20 crore (CSK)
Why the buzz? This son of a school teacher has been turning heads in domestic cricket with his clever variations and handy batting. Experts call him a "future India prospect" already. CSK clearly sees him as their long-term spin all-rounder weapon.
Kartik Sharma – The 19-Year-Old Six-Hitting Machine
Age: 19
From: Rajasthan
Role: Wicketkeeper-batter (explosive middle-order)
Auction Price: ₹14.20 crore (CSK)
Why the buzz? Kartik is known for his insane bat swing and monster sixes. He smashed a century on domestic debut and is being compared to young Rishabh Pant for his fearless style. Perfect finisher material for CSK's yellow army!
Auqib Nabi – The Late-Bloomer
Age: 29 (born November 4, 1996)
From: Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir
Role: Right-arm medium-fast bowler
Auction Price: ₹8.40 crore (DC)
Why the buzz? After a stellar domestic season with swing and seam movement, Auqib became the pride of J&K cricket. He's a "late-bloomer" who added in-swingers to his arsenal—DC needed death bowling depth, and he fits perfectly.
Other Uncapped Gems Who Made Bank
Franchises spread the love to more domestic talents. Here are some standout picks:
Mangesh Yadav (RCB) – ₹5.20 crore – Young pacer with raw pace
Jack Edwards (SRH, Australian all-rounder) – ₹3.00 crore – Debut IPL entry
Tejasvi Singh (KKR) – ₹3.00 crore
Mukul Choudhary (LSG, WK) – ₹2.60 crore
Ravi Singh (RR) – ₹95 lakh
Sushant Mishra (RR) – ₹90 lakh
Many others like Salil Arora (SRH), Atharva Ankolekar (MI), and Vihaan Malhotra (RCB) went for base or slightly above.
The IPL 2026 season (starting March 2026) is going to be electric with these fresh faces.
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