Most expensive uncapped players in the history of IPL

In the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions, we have seen some surprise uncapped names for whom the franchises set thrilling bidding wars that stretched to shocking values for the unknown players. Here, we will know the uncapped players who have stunned with their rich values in the history of IPL auctions.

Most expensive uncapped players in the history of IPL

Prashant Veer (Chennai Super Kings, 2026)- INR 14.2 Cr

In the IPL 2026 mini-auction, Chennai Super Kings won the bid for the 20-year-old Uttar Pradesh cricketer Prashant Veer for INR 14.20 crore, which is the joint highest successful bid for an uncapped player in IPL auction history. All-rounder Prashant is a left-handed batter and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler.

Kartik Sharma (Chennai Super Kings, 2026) - INR 14.2 Cr

Chennai Super Kings also bought the 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma for INR 14.20 crore, as he also became the most expensive uncapped player in the history of IPL auctions. He has been serving for Rajasthan since November 2024.

Avesh Khan (Lucknow Super Giants, 2022) - INR 10 Cr

In the IPL 2022 mini-auction, Avesh Khan created history by becoming the most expensive uncapped player in IPL auction history at that time, when Lucknow Super Giants bought the right-arm fast bowler for INR 10 crore.

Krishnappa Gowtham (Chennai Super Kings, 2021) - INR 9.25 Cr

Before Avesh Khan, Krishnappa Gowtham was the record-holder in the list of the most expensive uncapped player in the IPL auction history, as the bowling all-rounder was signed by Chennai Super Kings for INR 9.225 crore in the IPL 2021 auction.