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Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, and Auqib Nabi have joined the list of the most expensive uncapped players: The IPL auction is always unpredictable, but the 2026 auction has etched its name in history in golden letters. In this mega auction held in Abu Dhabi, three young players from Indian domestic cricket—Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, and Aaqib Nabi—have broken all records and become the most expensive uncapped players in the auction's history.
In this blog, we will take a deep dive into the journeys of these three stars and their record-breaking deals, along with a complete, updated list of the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history.
Highlights of the 2026 Mega Auction: Uncapped Players
This year's auction was completely dominated by these three Indian players, who fetched staggering sums of money.
1. Prashant Veer: The New Record-Holder (₹14.20 crore)
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The young all-rounder from Uttar Pradesh, Prashant Veer, has become the joint most expensive uncapped player in IPL history.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) placed an incredible bid of ₹14.20 crore to acquire Prashant Veer, whose base price was ₹20 lakh. His aggressive batting and useful medium-pace bowling have made him a valuable asset for the franchise.
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2. Kartik Sharma: The Wicketkeeper-Batsman's Sensation (₹14.20 crore)
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Sharing the top spot with Prashant Veer is wicketkeeper-batsman Kartik Sharma. He too was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹14.20 crore.
Kartik Sharma has impressed with his batting in the domestic circuit. He scored a century on his Ranji Trophy debut, maintained an average of 30.36 in T20s, and scored 334 runs in 11 innings across two seasons of the SMAT.
3. Auqib Nabi: Jammu and Kashmir All-rounder (₹8.40 crore)
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Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Auqib Nabi was another major attraction at this auction.
Delhi Capitals acquired Aqib for ₹8.40 crore. Aqib is a fast bowler who can generate pace and is also capable of playing big shots in the lower order.
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List of the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history
Uncapped players are those who have not yet played international cricket for their country.
Here is the complete, updated list of the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history:| Rank | Player | Team | Price | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kartik Sharma | Chennai Super Kings | 14.20 crore | 2026 |
| 1 | Prashant Veer | Chennai Super Kings | 14.20 crore | 2026 |
| 3 | Avesh Khan | Lucknow Super Giants | 10.00 crore | 2022 |
| 4 | K. Gowtham | Chennai Super Kings | 9.25 crore | 2021 |
| 5 | Shahrukh Khan | Punjab Kings | 9.00 crore | 2022 |
| 6 | Rahul Tewatia | Gujarat Titans | 9.00 crore | 2022 |
| 7 | Krunal Pandya | Mumbai Indians | 8.80 crore | 2018 |
| 8 | Pawan Negi | Delhi Daredevils | 8.50 crore | 2016 |
| 9 | Rahul Tripathi | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 8.50 crore | 2022 |
| 10 | Auqib Nabi | Delhi Capitals | 8.40 crore | 2026 |
Also Read: Most Expensive Players in IPL 2026 Auction, Full List of Highest Paid Players
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