With the IPL 2026 mini auction just a few days away, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the full list of players up for auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. All ten teams will enter the event looking to address final deficiencies in their squads in preparation for the 2026 season.
Cricket fans are already debating on which names can trigger a bidding war in the mini auction. A total of 224 uncapped Indian talents are in the final list, giving teams plenty of emerging options to explore. Many of these youngsters can attract multiple bids from franchises and even become millionaires in the auction.
Unknown Indian names who will surprise IPL auction table
Yashraj Punja and Bailapudi Yeswant
Young domestic cricketers have started garnering serious attention ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction. Nineteen-year-old leg spinner Yashraj Punja has been included in the first batch of uncapped spinners.
Last year, Ian Bishop highlighted him on social media as an exciting teenage talent from Bengaluru. Punja Maharaja finished as the second-highest wicket-taker in the KSCA T20 Trophy, taking 23 wickets in 10 matches with impressive consistency despite not taking a single four-wicket haul.
Another young spinner who attracted attention in the IPL auction is Bailapudi Yeswant, who has shown consistent performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He recorded bowling figures of 1/24, 2/24 and 1/15 in major games. Yeswant has been placed in the second set of uncapped spinners.
Mukul Chaudhary and Karthik Sharma
Some of the young Indian wicketkeeper-batsmen are generating huge interest ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction given their explosive domestic form.
Rajasthan’s aggressive batsman Mukul Chaudhary has been one of the most talked about uncapped names. He scored over 600 runs at an average of over 100 in the Men’s State A Trophy.
Mukul hit more sixes than anyone else in the U23 tournament. His clean hitting on the field, ability to finish games and quick scoring have made him a strong option in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Another rising star from Rajasthan, nineteen-year-old Karthik Sharma has surprised the selectors by scoring centuries in both his List A and first-class debuts. He is known for his natural big-hitting ability and mature shot selection. Karthik is one of the most exciting teenage batsmen of this year.
Prashant Veer and Aman Rao Perla
Prashant Veer is fast becoming one of the most exciting names this season. He is known for constantly trying new things and improving his game. The 20-year-old player has transformed from junior cricket to a promising all-rounder at the senior level.
Prashant impressed with both bat and ball in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He scored 112 runs at a strike rate close to 170, while also taking nine wickets at an excellent economy rate. He gave a match-winning spell of 3 wickets for 20 runs and added 40 unbeaten runs in one match.
Another youngster attracting attention is Hyderabad’s Aman Rao Perla, a stylish yet powerful top-order batsman. He has already earned a reputation as an attacking opening batsman with the technique and temperament to develop into a long-term prospect for the higher level.
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