Top 5 Delhi Cricketers in IPL Auction 2026

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is all set to begin on December 16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. The franchises will have a long list of players, and some of them are likely to be from Delhi. Many legendary players have showcased their talents to the world. In the last seasons, players like Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Nitish Rana, and many more have showcased their talent.

As the IPL Auction 2026, which will be held in Abu Dhabi, is about to usher in the fresh talents, we will talk about the five IPL auction Delhi players who are the most prominent figures in the official shortlist released by different platforms.

List of Top 5 Delhi Players in IPL Auction 2026

The Delhi cricketers in IPL have shown great confidence with the bat and the ball for the upcoming season. The franchises are waiting for the auction date so that they can pick up some of the best players in the business and help them grow with the team.

1. Yash Dhull

Yash Dhull, the U-19 World Cup-winning captain and one of the top Delhi players IPL auction, is one of Delhi’s brightest batting talents in recent years. In T20s, he has scored over 480 runs, including multiple half-centuries, with a top score of 73*, and will enter the auction with a base price of INR 30 lakhs. Hence, Delhi Capitals, who need young Indian batting depth and have historically backed emerging Indian top-order players, can go after Dhull in the auction.

2. Navdeep Saini

Navdeep Saini brings pace, bounce, and valuable IPL experience to the auction table, having played previously for Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Rajasthan Royals (RR). He has featured in 60+ T20 matches, collecting nearly 60 wickets with best figures of 4/10. His base price is INR 75 lakhs. With all the contributions he can make, CSK should target him in the auction as he is also one of the fastest bowler in India.

3. Simarjeet Singh

Simarjeet Singh has quietly built a strong domestic reputation, earning IPL contracts with CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). He will also enter the tournament with INR 30 lakhs as his base price, and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who rely heavily on Indian bowlers for balance and who require domestic pace options to support their core unit, are most likely to bid for Singh. Simarjeet Singh has valuable experience and has played in the IPL for great teams, so his contributions will be more.

4. Vansh Bedi

Vansh Bedi is among the uncapped Delhi players registered for the IPL 2026 auction at a base price of INR 30 lakhs. Though he has not yet played any senior T20 games, he is likely to be targeted by some of the best teams like CSK. Such uncapped wicket-keeper batters often attract franchises, and since MS Dhoni's stability is not assured, the Men in Yellow might look at him as their future. He is likely to be picked by CSK again, as they have had him in the last few seasons.

5. Hrithik Shokeen

Hrithik Shokeen is a Delhi-born off-spinner who has already made an impact in the IPL with the Mumbai Indians (MI). In T20s, he has picked up around 12 wickets while also contributing handy runs down the order. There are high chances that MI will most likely buy him back into the team for the kind of performance he showed in the previous season.