ipl 2026 mini auction The tournament, which began in Abu Dhabi on December 16, 2025, attracted global attention with 350 shortlisted players for 77 slots across 10 franchises. The one-day event, featuring a combined purse of ₹237.55 crore, highlights untapped talent amid a strategic team rebuild after November. Amidst the buzz, stand out five teenage prodigies aged 18 who promise raw pace, spin wizardry, explosive batting and the all-round promise to potentially ignite a T20 future.
Top 5 youngest cricketers to reach the auction table
- Wahidullah Zadran (born 15 November 2007)
Waheedullah ZadranAt the age of 18 years and 31 days, he is in the headlines as the youngest bidder with his right-arm off-spin at the base price of ₹30 lakh. His T20 account has 22 wickets at an economy of 6.39 in 16 matches, which also includes the ILT20 stint. giants of the gulf Where they made two people victims. currently shining Under-19 Asia Cup Dominated in Youth ODI against Zadran in Dubai bangladesh With 11 wickets in four matches, he was marked afghanistanTop young strike bowler…
- Sahil Parakh (born 7 June 2007)
Sahil Parakh18 years and 192 days old, offers left-handed opening fireworks from Maharashtra for ₹30 lakh. He scored 202 runs in eight Maharashtra Premier League With a strike rate of 177.19, the match eagle brings glory to Nashik Titans. despite being minor Syed Mushtaq Ali Scores of 18 and 6 on senior debut, his unbeaten 109 off 75 balls against Australia Under-19 underline his powerplay dominance.
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- RS Ambareesh (born May 28, 2007)
RS Ambareesh18 years and 202 days old (born 28 May 2007), bats left-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace Tamil Nadu For ₹30 lakh. in two ranji trophy In the games, he scored 43 runs, including a top score of 28, along with two wickets at an economy of 3.43. Young’s statistics dazzle with 125 runs at an average of 31.25 and 10 wickets in eight Youth ODIs, along with a batting average of 29 and six wickets in three Youth Tests.
- Bayanda Majola (born 8 January 2007)
Bayanda Majhola18 years and 342 days, the right-arm fast bowler is backed by a ₹30 lakh batsman pretoria capitals‘SA20 Trust. His under-19s included 14 wickets at 4.45 economy in seven matches, as well as 2/56 on senior debut. South Africa Emerging players. selected for 2026 Under-19 World CupMajola eyes IPL success despite limited T20 senior performances
- Vihaan Malhotra (born 1 January 2007)
Vihaan Malhotra18 years and 349 days, idolater Shubman Gill The left-handed opening batsman from Punjab is priced at ₹30 lakh. But EnglandIn the youth tour, he scored 243 runs (third highest) in five Youth ODIs and 277 runs (second highest) in four Youth Test innings. Vice-captain Malhotra is awaiting his senior debut in the ongoing Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai but has promised IPL stability.
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