List of Most Expensive Uncapped Players in IPL Auction History, ft. Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma
Published - 16 Dec 2025, 05:19 PM | Updated - 16 Dec 2025, 06:11 PM
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The IPL 2026 Auction delivered another jaw-dropping moment as two uncapped players suddenly found themselves in the spotlight. Prashant Veer and Auqib Nabi scripted history at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16.
Prashant Veer and Auqib Nabi become the most expensive uncapped players ever sold at the IPL auction in history. Veer stole the show when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) went all out to secure Uttar Pradesh's 20-year-old all-rounder’s services.
Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma create history, Auqib Nabi joins elite uncapped club at IPL 2026 Auction
After outbidding Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who backed out once the bid went past Rs 14 crore, the CSK finally sealed the deal at a massive ₹14.2 crore. With this whopping signing at the auction in Abu Dhabi, Prashant became the most expensive uncapped player in IPL auction history.
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Veer is a left-arm spinner and left-handed batter. He has so far played two first-class games and nine T20s, scoring 7 and 112 runs, respectively. The 20-year-old also has 14 wickets to his name for UP.
On the other hand, Auqib Nabi also enjoyed a dream day at the auction table. The Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler entered the IPL 2026 Auction with a base price of just ₹30 lakh, but he instantly became one of the most talked-about uncapped players on the table.
DC outshine SRH to land Auqib Nabi in blockbuster ₹8.4 crore deal
Nabi sparked an intense bidding battle between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The price quickly shot up past ₹7 crore as both teams fought hard to secure him.
In the end, Delhi Capitals emerged victorious, winning the bidding war and signing Nabi for a massive ₹8.4 crore, making him one of the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history.
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He has now become the joint seventh costliest uncapped player in IPL history. Nabi has so far played 36 first-class, 29 List A, and 34 T20 matches for Jammu and Kashmir, taking 125, 42, and 43 wickets, respectively. The right-handed batter is also a handy batter, amassing around 1300 runs across the formats.
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
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
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