The mini auction of IPL 2026 turned into a big day for the uncapped Indian cricketers. Many young domestic stars and stars of state tournaments took center stage. Big names did not take the limelight this time. Instead, fresh talent with great performances in local tournaments impressed franchises with their skills and potential. Team after team looked beyond experience and targeted players who showed hunger, energy, and the ability to perform under pressure. Many of these uncapped players didn't only get bids but triggered some serious battles between teams. From big hitters to fast bowlers to wicketkeeper-batters, each one had something special. Here is a full look at all the major uncapped Indian buys of the IPL 2026 mini auction. The Most Exciting Uncapped Buys in IPL 2026 Mini Auction Prashant Veer to CSK (INR 14.2 Cr) Batting 💣Bowling 🔥Fielding 🚀Welcome to CSK💛 Prashant Veer🗿 pic.twitter.com/W9VQtHgoLJ — Shivam🖤 (@memes_from_mars) December 16, 2025 Just 20 years old, Prashant Veer has lived a journey that most young cricketers dream about. He started with playing for the Noida Super Kings in the UPT20 League. Now he has joined CSK, the most trusted team in the IPL. CSK saw something special in him. Already many believe he can be a long-term replacement for Ravindra Jadeja because he can hit big shots and bowl handy overs. His nickname "Miller" comes from his strong six-hitting that people have seen since his age-group days. In the UPT20 League, Veer amassed 320 runs at a strike rate of 155, besides picking up eight wickets. His schedule became jam-packed as he shuttled between tournaments and continued to perform. He played six matches in seven days, juggling between the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Under-23 games. His efforts finally paid off with him getting rewarded with a big INR 14.2 crore contract, making him one of the highest-paid uncapped players in the history of the IPL. Also Read | Steal Deals of IPL 2026 Auction: Smart Buys That Shocked Everyone Kartik Sharma to CSK (INR 14.2 Cr) A video of Kartik Sharma smashing Arshdeep Singh for fun pic.twitter.com/nxZGtxy1Pr — Sergio (@SergioCSKK) December 17, 2025 Kartik Sharma has been tonking the bowlers since his Rajasthan Premier League days. The Bharatpur batter has grown a reputation as one of the cleanest hitters of the ball. His ability to hit big sixes made CSK splurge INR 14.2 crore on him. In 11 T20 innings thus far, Kartik has hit 28 sixes and possesses a strike rate of almost 163. He was also one of the top six hitters in the first phase of the 2025-26 Ranji season and the leading six hitter in the Vijay Hazare Trophy prior to that. Kartik trained with CSK last season and proved that he could hit big shots even against IPL-level bowlers. His ability to attack both pace and spin makes him one of the most dangerous new signings. He wasn't afraid in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy when he came against top domestic spinners like Shreyas Gopal and R Sai Kishore. Now CSK signing him and Prashant Veer at the same amount points to clear trust in young power hitters. Auqib Nabi to DC (INR 8.4 Cr) #WATCH | From the valleys of Baramulla to the bright lights of IPL – Auqib Nabi Dar, our Kashmiri pride, joins @DelhiCapitals for ₹8.40 crore!His father beams with joy, and every Kashmiri heart swells with immense pride. Dreams do come true through hard work and perseverance!… pic.twitter.com/PzgcHtiCA9 — Kashmir Ahead कश्मीर کشمیر (@KashmirAhead) December 17, 2025 Delhi Capitals made a big splash in buying Auqib Nabi for INR 8.4 crore. Registered as Auqib Dar, the 29-year-old from Jammu & Kashmir became the most expensive Indian bowler-capped or uncapped-at this mini auction. Nabi is a swing bowler who knows how to use movement in the air. But he has worked hard at his death bowling too. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he showed control with yorkers and slower balls. When there was no swing on offer, his accuracy at least helped him bowl tight overs. He can also contribute with the bat. In his last T20 match, he top-scored for J&K, making 32 off 21 balls from No. 7. DC expect him to bring balance to the squad with both ball and bat. Mangesh Yadav to RCB (INR 5.2 Cr) 🚨Mangesh Yadav a left arm fast bowler he was in supreme form In Madhya Pradesh league T20Our scouts did a good job and it is reflecting in today auction 👏 a good buypic.twitter.com/BBZOCmwqXp — Royal Champions Bengaluru (@RCBtweetzz) December 16, 2025 RCB were heavily focused on strengthening their bowling, and one of the early catches of their eye was Mangesh Yadav. The left-arm fast bowler, 24, has been consistently clocked above 140kph and brings pure, natural pace with a nice, skiddy action. He came out as the leading wicket-taker in the MP T20 League, with 14 scalps for Gwalior Cheetahs. He also ended up winning the Emerging Player award for the same. His impressive performance saw him get a late call-up to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he managed to pick two wickets in three games, even playing an important cameo by making a 28 off 12 balls. RCB tracked him for months and called him for trials. Assistant coach Malolan Rangarajan was impressed, and RCB fought hard in the bids to get him. They got him for INR 5.2 crore, a massive leap from his base price of INR 30 lakh. He will be a strong backup for Yash Dayal, who has not played since the last IPL final. Also Read | Top 5 Most Expensive Uncapped Indian Players in IPL History Tejasvi Dahiya to KKR (INR 3 Cr) Tejasvi singh Dahiya the match winner 💜The way he is hitting sixes in the crunch situation is incredible pic.twitter.com/TCZVgvo8lF — Ashish Shrivastava (@ashishayush1177) December 17, 2025 The Kolkata Knight Riders, after missing on another target, needed a replacement wicketkeeper-batter, and Tejasvi Dahiya was the one who reached the units. Listed as Tejasvi Singh, this 23-year-old is an aggressive hitter but a consistent one too. Dahiya made 339 runs in the 2025 Delhi Premier League, with a strike rate of over 190, and hit 29 sixes, only second to Nitish Rana. He carried this form into the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he smashed a 19-ball 53* against Karnataka. This strike rate of 278.94 in that innings is one of the highest for a Delhi batting with a minimum of 15 balls faced behind only Rishabh Pant. Dahiya trains under Sanjay Bharadwaj, the coach behind stars such as Gautam Gambhir. He also idolises MS Dhoni and his fearless batting is proof of that influence. Mukul Choudhary to LSG (INR 2.6 Cr) 4⃣,6⃣,4⃣,4⃣Mukul Choudhary (54* off 28) provided a late surge as Rajasthan posted 208/4 against Mumbai 🔥Scorecard ▶️https://t.co/whgyNcdm2v#SMAT | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/3X7ZVC1Vsd — BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) December 16, 2025 Mukul Choudhary's story proves that nothing is permanent in cricket. Choudhary was starting as a fast bowler at an academy in Jaipur. Due to the shortage of wicketkeepers in one match, he tried and slowly became good. His early career with Rajasthan was not easy. He played just two matches two years ago and got dropped after that. Instead of giving up, he worked harder. In the Under-23 tournament this season, he scored 617 runs at an average of 102.83 and became the top six-hitter of the competition. These performances brought him back into the Rajasthan squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, especially after Kartik Sharma got injured. His good comeback saw him earn an IPL deal worth INR 2.6 crore with LSG. Salil Arora to SRH (INR 1.5 Cr) Salil Arora at 1.5, Steal buy! 👌pic.twitter.com/AqsLEbOBv4 — Ram (@RiserTweex) December 16, 2025 The Sunrisers Hyderabad have always backed explosive batters, and Salil Arora fits perfectly into their style. The 23-year-old from Punjab had already made a name as a dangerous finisher. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Arora scored 358 runs from eight innings at a strike rate close to 200. He was also the leading six-hitter of the tournament with 28 sixes. His ability to hit to both sides of the ground can make him a flexible option in the middle order for SRH. He can also keep the wickets, hence giving the SRH one extra backup option behind Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen. At INR 1.5 crore, he is expected to be one of the bargain picks of the auction. Also Read | Top 10 Most Expensive Overseas Players in IPL History Naman Tiwari to LSG (INR 1 Cr) As I’ve said before, Naman Tiwari is a talent who has potential of playing the IPL. You won’t find Indian left-arm seamers too easily in the Indian circuit.Excellent powerplay bowler. Really hoping the SunRisers keeps an eye on this guy!#SRH #IPL2026pic.twitter.com/QlBp3sazS7 — Varun Velamakanti 🦅 (@CricVarunSRH) August 18, 2025 At 16, Naman Tiwari won the Lucknow leg of a fast-bowling hunt. Today, at 18, he is one of the most exciting young left-arm pacers in the country. His sharp inswing and natural pace help him give troubles even to experienced batters. Tiwari shot to prominence in the Under-19 World Cup in South Africa with scouts impressed by his rhythm and control. In the UPT20 league, he finished as the third highest wicket-taker with 19 scalps in ten matches. He has already had time in the middle with IPL players as a net bowler with the Rajasthan Royals. Coming into the Lucknow Super Giants for INR 1 crore will finally give him a platform to learn and grow faster. Conclusion The New Beginning of Indian Talent The mini-auction for IPL 2026 proved that Indian cricket is replete with latent talent waiting for the right opportunities. These uncapped performers showed valour, skills, and maturity above and beyond what their experience should elicit. They performed under pressure, caught the eye of scouts, and turned hard work into life-changing moments. This auction is going to mark the beginning of a new era, with IPL teams now investing big time in young domestic stars. Fans will be excited to see these promising players perform when the big stage arrives.