Who is Auqib Nabi, the J&K all-rounder bought by Delhi Capitals at IPL 2026 Auction?

The pace-bowling all-rounder from Jammu & Kashmir, Auqib Nabi, has stunned in the IPL 2026 mini auction, as Delhi Capitals have secured the all-rounder for INR 8.40 crore, one of the most expensive uncapped players in the history of IPL auctions.

IPL 2026 mini-auction: Delhi Capitals won bidding war for Auqib Nabi

Delhi Capitals started the bidding for the 29-year-old right-arm medium pacer and right-handed batter, Auqib Nabi. Although Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and SunRisers Hyderabad fought in that bidding war, Delhi Capitals ultimately won that battle and secured the all-rounder Auqib Nabi.

Auqib Nabi made his domestic cricket debut in September 2018 during the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He is now a popular Jammu & Kashmir cricketer, who is ready to experience his maiden IPL season, as the Delhi Capitals have secured him for the IPL 2026 season.

Here, we will go through Auqib Nabi's some memorable moments in cricket career

In the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, Auqib finished as the joint second most wicket-taker with 44 wickets in 15 innings with an average of 13.93.
In the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy, North Zone Auqib recorded a hat-trick against East Zone by securing four wickets in four straight balls during the second innings of the match.
In the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir player Auqib played an all-round role for his team's victory by an innings and 41 runs. In that game, he scored 55 runs and also recorded a 10-fer (3/29 and 7/24), including his best bowling figures in an innings in first class career.
In the ongoing 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, Auqib is in the second position in the list of most wickets with 29 wickets in nine innings.
In the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Auqib recorded 15 wickets in seven matches.