Prashant Veer became the biggest headline of the IPL 2026 auction on Tuesday after Chennai Super Kings splurged a massive Rs 14.20 crore to secure the young Uttar Pradesh all-rounder in Abu Dhabi. Entering the auction with a modest base price of Rs 30 lakh, Veer’s value skyrocketed an astonishing 47.3 times, underlining the growing premium franchises are willing to pay for high-potential uncapped Indian talent.

The bidding for Veer was intense from the outset. Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians sparked the early battle before Chennai Super Kings stepped in aggressively. Rajasthan Royals briefly threatened to outbid CSK, while Sunrisers Hyderabad made a late push, but the Super Kings held their nerve to land their man. At just 20 years old, Veer is now officially the most expensive uncapped player in IPL auction history.

Prashant Veer’s rise reflects the growing value of uncapped Indian players

A left-handed middle-order batter and left-arm orthodox spinner, Prashant Veer is regarded as a rare dual-skilled prospect. He made a strong impression in the UP T20 League while representing Noida Super Kings, where his composure under pressure and clean striking caught the attention of scouts. In his short T20 career so far, Veer has featured in 12 matches, scoring 112 runs at an impressive strike rate of 167.16. With the ball, he has claimed 12 wickets in nine innings while maintaining an excellent economy rate of 6.45.

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CSK see Veer as a long-term investment rather than an instant superstar. Within the franchise, he is viewed as a potential successor to Ravindra Jadeja, a player who has been central to Chennai’s success for over a decade. Veer’s ability to contribute in both departments fits perfectly into CSK’s philosophy of building durable, multi-dimensional cricketers.

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His auction price also reflects a wider trend in the IPL, where uncapped Indian players are increasingly valued on par with established internationals. Performers like Digvesh Rathi and Vipraj Nigam last season proved that domestic stars can thrive on the biggest stage. Prashant Veer now carries similar expectations, with the yellow jersey set to define the next chapter of his promising career.

Most expensive uncapped players in IPL auction history

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season ended with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, under Rajat Patidar's leadership, breaking their 18-year wait to claim their first IPL trophy. Not only did the season see impressive team efforts, but it also saw a whole new set of fresh faces showcasing some of the most thrilling young talent to leave an indelible mark on the biggest platform.

Amongst the ones who were impressed was ex-India opener and cricket commentator Aakash Chopra, who posted his uncapped XI of IPL 2025 after the completion of the tournament. Showcasing the emergence of young players, Chopra's selections featured some shining stars — top among them being 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi and 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre, who demonstrated that talent is ageless when it comes to top-level cricket.

Chopra began his XI with Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, showing respect for their work of leading their team to the IPL final. "Prabhsimran scored more than 500 runs — to put things into perspective, even Rohit Sharma has done that just once," Chopra added. He placed Vaibhav Suryavanshi at No. 3, even before CSK's promising kid Ayush Mhatre, highlighting the youngster's contribution during the season.

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Chopra went on to select Delhi Capitals' Vipraj Nigam as his top all-rounder in his XI. Praises his versatility, Chopra stated, "He bowls leg-spin, bowls fast, turns the ball, and scores runs in both the powerplay and middle overs. He might be the first amongst these names who plays for India."

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Chopra's uncapped IPL 2025 XI are Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Naman Dhir, Vipraj Nigam, Harpreet Brar, Yash Dayal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and Anshul Kamboj — an exciting bunch full of youthful spark and future Indian talent.