Get ready for the excitement of the IPL 2026 auction, where 230 uncapped Indian players will be up for grabs on December 16 (Tuesday) in Abu Dhabi. Out of a whopping 1,355 players who registered, only 350 have made the final cut, all competing for 77 spots across ten teams. The auction kicks off at 2:30 PM, with KKR and CSK leading the pack in terms of budget, boasting auction purses of Rs 64.4 crore and Rs 43.4 crore, respectively. AI forecasted which uncapped Indian players might fetch the highest bids at the IPL 2026 auction. According to Google Gemini, players like Kartik Sharma, Auqib Nabi, and Tushar Raheja are expected to land some lucrative contracts. Kartik Sharma According to Gemini, Kartik is expected to be the priciest uncapped player in the IPL 2026 auction. While playing for Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, the keeper-batter has scored 133 runs over 5 innings, showcasing an impressive strike rate of 160.24. Recently, he has received glowing reviews from former cricketers Ravichandran Ashwin and Aakash Chopra, and he's being hailed as one of the most in-demand uncapped Indian finishers for the upcoming IPL 2026 auction. Read also: IPL 2026 Mini-Auction: Best Players LSG Can Target to Strengthen Their Squad Ashok Sharma Second on list is Ashok Sharma from Rajasthan. He’s currently the top wicket-taker in SMAT 2025, boasting 20 wickets from just 8 matches with an impressive average of 13.45. With his ability to consistently bowl over 140 kmph, Sharma is sure to attract attention, particularly from franchises like LSG and CSK, among others. Tushar Raheja Another player to keep an eye on for the IPL 2026 auction is Tushar Raheja, a talented keeper-batter from Tamil Nadu. So far in the ongoing SMAT 2025, he’s racked up 151 runs across 7 matches, showcasing an impressive strike rate of 164.13. His dynamic batting style as an opener, which we saw during the TNPL 2025 where he topped the charts as the leading run-scorer with a strike rate exceeding 185, is sure to catch the attention of teams like DC for IPL 2026. Auqib Nabi The Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder has been stellar and consistent in the domestic circuit across formats over the last couple of seasons. He recently appeared for trials with Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, creating a buzz already.