Kerala Cricketers in IPL Auction

Top 5 Kerala Cricketers in IPL Auction 2026

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Published - Dec 16, 2025, 07:58 AM

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The much-awaited Indian Premier League auction is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16. Fans are waiting to see their favourite cricket stars go under the hammer. And not just fans, there are a lot of players as well who are awaiting the moment to see which franchise gets them into their squad.

There must be a lot of overseas stars in the auction list who will grab a lot of attention, but there are also some Indian domestic cricketers who might fetch a big amount during the auction. Young players, especially from Kerala, might see a lot of franchises that can show interest in them because the IPL auction Kerala players is a great love story.

Top 5 Kerala Cricketers in IPL Auction 2026

Several top Kerala cricketers are expected to attract strong interest at the IPL 2026 auction, thanks to their consistent performances in T20 leagues and domestic cricket. Their familiar experience with the Indian stadiums' surface will help them to get higher bids in the auction.

Player	Matches (T20)	Runs	Wickets	50s	100s	Highest Score	Best Bowling
Vignesh Puthur	5 (IPL 2025)	0	6	0	0	N/A	3/32 in IPL debut for Mumbai Indians vs CSK
Jikku Bright	No official senior T20 records found	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Abdul Basith	23	335	6	1	0	54	2/42
Rohan Kunnummal	33	1,015	N/A	6	1	101*	N/A
Akhil Scaria	2 (domestic Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy)	5	5	0	0	4*	5/30

5. Jikku Bright | ₹30 Lakh

The most unexpected name on this list, Jikku’s journey from local circuits to the Indian Premier League auction, is pure grassroots spirit.

An off-spinner who has played a lot of tennis-ball cricket and earned time as one of the best IPL teams, Mumbai Indians net bowler, Bright’s story shows that anything is possible in life.

4. Abdul Basith | ₹30 Lakh

A genuine all-rounder with IPL seasoning, Abdul has already played with the Rajasthan Royals and knows what it takes to gel in a franchise setup.

His off-spin and lower-order hitting give teams balance, and teams like RR and LSG would surely aim to secure his services at a reasonable price.

3. Akhil Scaria | ₹30 Lakh

Akhil Scaria is the medium-paceman who’s been quietly running through batting line-ups in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL). He topped the wicket-taking charts with a barrage of scalps and even chipped in handy runs. Teams such as KKR and CSK, who might be aiming for a domestic all-rounder, might bid for him.

2. Rohan Kunnummal | ₹30 Lakh

A classy right-handed opener who’s been one of Kerala’s most consistent domestic batters over the past few seasons, Rohan brings stability at the top of the order.

Rohan Kunnummal is the kind of bat that could anchor innings in the frenetic IPL environment. KKR could be one of the franchises that might rope in Kunnummal.

1. Vignesh Puthur | ₹30 Lakh

The leg-spinner from Perinthalmanna, Vignesh Puthur, made heads turn in IPL 2025 with the Mumbai Indians, claiming key scalps on debut. However, the youngster was released ahead of the 2026 auction and is now dreaming of a fresh IPL chapter and another shot at glory.