IPL Auction 2026: Auqib Nabi joins most expensive uncapped players list
Auqib Nabi became the joint sixth most expensive uncapped player in the IPL history on Tuesday.
Nabi was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 8.40 crores in the IPL 2026 Auction.
Delhi Capitals began the bidding and Rajasthan Royals joined in. Once RR backed out, Royal Challengers Bengaluru came in at Rs. 1.10 crore. Then Sunrisers Hyderabad joined in at Rs. 2.20 crore.
Most expensive uncapped player in the IPL Auction history:
1) Avesh Khan: Lucknow Super Giants – Rs 10 crore – 2022
2) Krishnappa Gowtham: Chennai Super Kings – Rs 9.25 crore – 2021
3) Shahrukh Khan: Punjab Kings – Rs 9 crore – 2022
4) Rahul Tewatia: Gujarat Titans – Rs 9 crore – 2022
5) Krunal Pandya: Mumbai Indians – Rs 8.8 crore – 2018
6) Auqib Nabi: Delhi Capitals – Rs 8.40 crore – 2025
7) Varun Chakravarthy: Kings XI Punjab – Rs 8.40 crore – 2019
Published on Dec 16, 2025