The Indian Premier League, since its inception, has given the platform to many youngsters to not just earn big but also get the limelight. Over the years, they have produced several youngsters. Currently there is a good bunch of cricketers namely Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, and Mayank Yadav, who came to world cricket after playing IPL. Notably, the 2026 IPL mini auction has been scheduled in Abu Dhabi on December 16, 2025. Well, domestic cricket still has some fiery names who are yet to get the IPL call and make their names big. Here is the list of five domestic players who might attract attention in the 2026 IPL mini auction in Abu Dhabi. 1 | Prithvi Shaw: Even though he had a taste of both international cricket and the IPL, Prithvi Shaw has mostly been a domestic cricketer after being dropped from the squads due to his fitness and disciplinary issues. Earlier a part of Delhi Capitals, he went unsold in the 2025 season but has been a blast in the domestic cricket. Recently, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Shaw smacked a 23-ball half century, scoring 66 runs off 36 balls (9 fours and 3 sixes) while chasing 192 runs against Hyderabad. Not only that, in first-class cricket, he scored a double century—222 runs of 156 balls (29 fours and 5 sixes) with a strike rate of 142—establishing his top form and power-hitting abilities. Franchises looking for a settled opening duo having an Indian base will no doubt go for him. 2 | Abhinav Manohar: The former Sunrisers Hyderabad lower-order batter had showed some of these power-hitting abilities; however, he got released by the franchise before the IPL 2026 Mini Auction. As of March 2025, Manohar had played 44 T20 matches (domestic + other T20s), scoring 731 runs at an average of 29.24. His breakthrough came in the 2024 Maharaja T20 Trophy, where he scored 507 runs in 10 innings at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 196.51. In that tournament, he smashed 52 sixes — the most by any player in that edition. During the 2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (his T20 debut), he announced himself with a fiery 70 not out — top-scoring on debut and steering his side through a pressure chase. In the 2024 Maharaja T20 Trophy, one of his memorable knocks was 59 off 24 balls* against the Bengaluru Blasters — including 7 sixes — underlining his brute power as a finish-oriented batter. Read also: Andre Russell Retires from IPL: Top 5 IPL Innings Every Fan Must Remember 3 | Sayan Ghosh Sayan Ghosh has recently re-emerged as one of Bengal’s most effective domestic T20 pacers, making him a potential high-value pick in an IPL auction. A right-arm medium pacer, he was earlier part of Kolkata Knight Riders (2017) and Delhi Capitals (2018), however, could manage a name in it. His real resurgence came in the 2025 Bengal Pro T20 League, where he finished among the tournament’s top wicket-takers with 19 wickets in just 8 matches at an exceptional average of around 8.74. His standout performance — 4 for 9 — came in a dominating win for Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers, a spell that dismantled the opposition and pushed his team to the top of the points table. Such figures underline his wicket-taking ability and control under pressure. With Indian franchises always hunting for reliable domestic pacers, Ghosh’s recent form, economy, and proven match-winning impact make him a strong contender for attracting aggressive bids 4 | Akshat Raghuwanshi: The Madhya Pradesh prodigy attracted attention after his blistering performances in the recent Madhya Pradesh Premier League. In the Madhya Pradesh Premier League (MPPL) 2025, Raghuwanshi scored 239 runs in just 4 matches — averaging 59.75 with a strike rate of 177.04 His standout innings came against Bundelkhand Bulls when he smashed 115 off 56 balls (6 fours, 9 sixes) — one of the highest individual scores in the tournament. Earlier in the same tournament, in a match against Jabalpur Royal Lions, he had played a match‑winning 76 off 46 balls, featuring seven fours and five sixes — a knock praised by his captain Venkatesh Iyer as “talent rarely seen at 21.” Currently 22, Akshat Raghuwanshi has already showcased his big-hitting abilities and also his ability to finish games under pressure. A franchise that is looking for someone who can stay the end without compromising the flow can bid for him. 5 | Tushar Raheja: The Tamil Nadu batter Tushar Raheja amassed the fans with 488 runs in just 9 innings, in the 2025 edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). Notably, it was by far the highest aggregate in the tournament. His batting average was 61.00, and his strike rate a blistering 185.55 with five half centuries that season. He played a match‑winning 77 off 46 balls in the TNPL 2025 final for IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans against Dindigul Dragons — a high‑pressure game, and that knock earned him Player‑of‑the‑Match in the final. In earlier games in that season, he also had dominant knocks like 79 (43 balls) and *65 (39 balls)**, demonstrating consistency and ability to accelerate innings. Notably, Raheja is a left-handed batter with wicket-keeping skills. He has proved his dominance against both spin and pace, which might attract franchises to acquire him.