Every edition of the IPL unleashes new talent that are termed as the players to watch out for. If we talk about the last season, it was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who grabbed eyeballs by hitting a six on the second ball of his IPL debut.
The Performance
Along with Sooryavanshi, his U19 teammate Ayush Mhatre also made headlines as a player to watch out for because of his aggressive batting at the top of the order, which came as a breath of fresh air for the Chennai Super Kings, who had a forgettable season.
The Opportunity
Building on its reputation of giving chances to young and talented players, IPL is back with season 19, which is expected to present some new and exciting players, be it with the bat or with the ball
This article contains the names of five uncapped players to watch out for in IPL 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was a part of the U19 World Cup-winning Indian team, has become a household name and will be an uncapped player to watch out for in the sense that experts and fans would want him to replicate the performance that he delivered last year by becoming the youngest centurion in the history of the league when he scored a hundred off just 35 balls.
Ayush Mhatre
The U19 World Cup-winning captain, Ayush Mhatre, will be an uncapped player to watch out for, especially from the perspective of CSK fans. Mhatre is expected to open the innings along with Sanju Samson and will be banked upon to keep up the good work in a handful of matches that he played for the five-time IPL champions last season.
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Auqib Nabi
As far as the bowling side of things is concerned, Auqib Nabi, who picked 60 wickets in the last season of the Ranji Trophy, will be an uncapped player to watch out for. Nabi would aim to put his best foot forward and win matches while playing for the Delhi Capitals, the team that picked the fast bowler in the auction.
Kartik Sharma
Kartik Sharma, who grabbed attention when he was picked by the Chennai Super Kings in the auction, will be another wicketkeeping option in the team along with MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson. Kartik’s big-hitting ability is what makes him a player to watch out for in the upcoming season of the IPL, where he will play alongside a bunch of young players.
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Prashant Veer
Prashant Veer, who came into the limelight after a strong performance in UPT20, will look to replicate the same performance in the IPL. Prashant will play for the Chennai Super Kings, a team that is relying on youngsters to get the job done.
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