5 domestic players who could earn big bids at IPL 2026 Auction

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With IPL 2026 approaching, these five uncapped Indian players have impressed with big performances and could trigger serious bidding interest at the auction

5. Prashant Veer

Offers control with the ball and explosive batting (SR near 170). A flexible spin all-rounder who fits perfectly into modern T20 team combinations

4. Salman Nizar

Known for brutal ball-striking, including 11 sixes in two overs in KCL 2025. His left-handed middle-order presence adds balance and finishing firepower

3. Auqib Nabi Dar

A consistent wicket-taker with 15 wickets in 7 SMAT matches. His ability to swing the ball early makes him a valuable option in Indian conditions

2. Kartik Sharma

A 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batter with a strike rate over 160 in SMAT 2025. Clean six-hitting and composure make him a long-term investment for franchises

1. Ashok Sharma

Regularly touches 140+ kmph and topped the SMAT 2025–26 group stage wicket charts with 19 wickets. Pace like this always attracts IPL franchises

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