Most Expensive Uncapped Players In IPL Auction History: The IPL 2026 Auction produced another unforgettable moment as two uncapped players suddenly took center stage. Prashant Veer and Auqib Nabi grabbed headlines at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16, after commanding massive bids and rewriting auction records.
Both players etched their names into IPL history by becoming the most expensive uncapped signings ever at an auction. Among them, Prashant Veer stood out as Chennai Super Kings went all in to secure the services of the 20-year-old all-rounder from Uttar Pradesh.
Prashant Veer headlines a record-breaking auction day:
Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma create history, Auqib Nabi joins elite uncapped club at IPL 2026 Auction
After a fierce bidding battle, Chennai Super Kings finally outbid Sunrisers Hyderabad, who pulled out once the price crossed Rs 14 crore. CSK sealed the deal at a staggering ₹14.2 crore, making Prashant Veer the most expensive uncapped player in IPL auction history.
Veer is a left-arm spinner and a left-handed batter. So far, he has featured in two first-class matches and nine T20 games, scoring 7 and 112 runs respectively. The 20-year-old has also taken 14 wickets for Uttar Pradesh, showing his value as a genuine all-rounder despite limited experience.
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Auqib Nabi enjoys a dream rise at the auction:
While Veer stole the spotlight, Auqib Nabi was not far behind. The fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir entered the IPL 2026 Auction with a base price of just ₹30 lakh. Within minutes, he became one of the most talked-about uncapped players at the table.
DC outshine SRH to land Auqib Nabi in blockbuster ₹8.4 crore deal:
Nabi sparked an intense bidding war between the Delhi Capitals and the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The price climbed rapidly past ₹7 crore as both franchises pushed hard to land the pacer.
In the end, Delhi Capitals won the contest and signed Nabi for ₹8.4 crore. This deal placed him among the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history and made him the joint seventh costliest uncapped signing ever.
Nabi brings solid domestic experience, having played 36 first-class, 29 List A, and 34 T20 matches for Jammu and Kashmir. Across formats, he has taken 125, 42, and 43 wickets respectively. He also contributes with the bat, scoring close to 1300 runs overall.
Most expensive uncapped players in IPL auction history:
Here are the most expensive uncapped players in the IPL Auction history:
- Prashant Veer: Chennai Super Kings, Rs 14.2 crore, 2025
- Kartik Sharma: Chennai Super Kings, Rs 14.2 crore, 2025
- Avesh Khan: Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 10 crore, 2022
- Krishnappa Gowtham: Chennai Super Kings, Rs 9.25 crore, 2021
- Shahrukh Khan: Punjab Kings, Rs 9 crore, 2022
- Rahul Tewatia: Gujarat Titans, Rs 9 crore, 2022
- Krunal Pandya: Mumbai Indians, Rs 8.8 crore, 2018
- Auqib Nabi: Delhi Capitals, Rs 8.40 crore, 2025
- Varun Chakravarthy: Kings XI Punjab, Rs 8.40 crore, 2019
Players sold so far at the IPL 2026 Auction:
Here’s the list of players who have found buyers so far at IPL 2026 Auction:
- David Miller, Delhi Capitals, Rs 2 crore
- Cameron Green, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 25.20 crore
- Wanindu Hasaranga, Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 2 crore
- Venkatesh Iyer, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rs 7 crore
- Quinton de Kock, Mumbai Indians, Rs 1 crore
- Ben Duckett, Delhi Capitals, Rs 2 crore
- Finn Allen, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 2 crore
- Jacob Duffy, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rs 2 crore
- Matheesha Pathirana, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 18 crore
- Anrich Nortje, Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 2 crore
- Ravi Bishnoi, Rajasthan Royals, Rs 7.4 crore
- Akeal Hosein, Chennai Super Kings, Rs 2 crore
- Auqib Nabi Dar, Delhi Capitals, Rs 8.4 crore
- Prashant Veer, Chennai Super Kings, Rs 14.2 crore
- Shivang Kumar, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rs 30 lakh
- Kartik Sharma, Chennai Super Kings, Rs 14.2 crore
- Mukul Choudhary, Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 2.6 crore
- Tejasvi Dahiya, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 3 crore
- Ashok Sharma, Gujarat Titans, Rs 90 lakh
- Kartik Tyagi, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 30 lakh
- Naman Tiwari, Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 1 crore
- Sushant Mishra, Rajasthan Royals, Rs 90 lakh
- Yash Raj Punja, Rajasthan Royals, Rs 30 lakh
- Prashant Solanki, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 30 lakh
- Vignesh Puthur, Rajasthan Royals, Rs 30 lakh
With uncapped players commanding such massive sums, the IPL 2026 Auction has already set the tone for a season where fresh talent is clearly in high demand.
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