IPL 2026 Auction: Six Emerging Players Who Could Spark Bidding Wars If Released. Now that IPL 2025 is finished, teams can prepare for the 2026 auction. Several young batters have played remarkably well and, if released by their teams, will be the focus of a lot of interest. All of these six emerging batters have tremendous skill and potential to establish themselves in IPL 2026. Below is a list of six players who should create a lot of buzz in 2026:
IPL 2026 Auction: Six Emerging Players Who Could Spark Bidding Wars If Released
1. Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings)
Priyansh Arya, the 23-year-old left-handed opener from Delhi, made a name for himself in IPL 2025. Punjab Kings purchased Arya for ₹3.8 crore, and after getting off the mark with a quick 47 runs off 23 balls in his first match against the Gujarat Titans. He also scored a 39-ball century against CSK. That game made him the third-fastest Indian to score a century in the IPL. Arya made an impression with his exciting and big hits and will surely be a valuable piece for any T20 franchise to have.
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2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is only 14 years old and became the youngest player to play in the IPL. He started for the Rajasthan Royals, and in his first match, he scored 34 runs off 20 balls, including hitting a six off his very first ball, before he became the youngest to score a century with a 101 off 38 balls. Suryavanshi looks like a player with incredible capacity.
3. Ayush Mhatre (Chennai Super Kings)
Seventeen-year-old Ayush Mhatre had a marvelous debut season with the Chennai Super Kings. He announced his arrival with a blistering 32 runs off just 15 balls against MI. The crowning achievement of his rookie season, however, was a 94-run innings off only 48 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore, just missing the 100. Throughout the franchise, he has cemented himself as one of the most exciting young prospects in Indian cricket.
4. Nehal Wadhera (Punjab Kings)
Nehal Wadhera was signed by PBKS for ₹4.2 crore in the 2025 auction. During Punjab’s journey to the final during the 2025 season, Wadhera made a significant contribution during the crucial Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians, contributing 48 runs off just 29 balls and forming an 84-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer.
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5. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans)
IPL 2025 Orange cap winner Sai Sudharsan had an outstanding season, becoming the youngest player to have scored 759 runs in a season at the age of only 23. This includes a terrific knock of 80 runs in the Eliminator versus the Mumbai Indians. Sudharsan has built a reputation as a promising world-class top-order batter. His technique, with a brilliant, aggressive batting demeanor, makes him an attractive player for any franchise in the IPL 2026 auction.
6. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Angkrish Raghuvanshi is a former U-19 World Cup star who has emerged with the Kolkata Knight Riders. Raghuvanshi is known for his elegant stroke play and level-headedness at the crease. In an IPL season with limited opportunities, he has shone through his glimpses of absolute brilliance. His potential is to be an excellent top-order anchor in the batting lineup and create a solid platform for teams going forward.
