fast bowlers of jammu and kashmir Auqib Nabi He has become one of the most talked about uncapped players ahead of the IPL mini-auction 2026. As the franchises prepare their shortlists for the December mini-auction, Nabi's name tops the list due to his excellent domestic form and the exceptional performances he has put in over the last two seasons. This fast bowler has maintained his dominance by delivering match-winning spells in Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His performances have led him to become a player that every franchise is now looking at very seriously.
Nabi has been one of the most successful red-ball bowlers in Indian domestic cricket recently, taking 125 first-class wickets at an average of just 19.98, including 12 five-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket hauls. Notably, since the start of 2024, no fast bowler has taken more Ranji Trophy wickets than him, and his 29 wickets in just nine innings this season make him a strong buy.
He has also impressed in white-ball cricket, taking 42 wickets in List A matches and 40 wickets in T20s. His ability to swing the new ball and bowl difficult overs has made him a reliable option. Due to his all-round abilities, he has scored 870 FC runs and one half-century to his name.
In this year's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he took 11 wickets at an average of 13.54 in five matches, leading Jammu and Kashmir to consistent successes and building pressure in the powerplay. His most memorable spell of 4/16 came against Bihar. Another most talked-about spell came during the Ranji Trophy match against Delhi, where in the same over, he first dismissed Hrithik Shaukeen with an away-seamer and then sent an in-swinging yorker to trap Manan Bhardwaj on the very first ball.
Many franchises are showing interest in trials
As a result of this talent, the 29-year-old player has now become one of the most talked-about names ahead of the auction. Many franchises have already called him for trials. Delhi Capitals held a session with him at their training camp to evaluate him closely as they were looking for a strong Indian fast bowler after the exit of Mohit Sharma.
Mumbai Indians, who have historically supported Indian fast bowlers, also invited him for a private trial. Even Chennai Super Kings have shown interest, with Ravichandran Ashwin hinting that CSK are eyeing Nabi for 2026. Reports suggest that at least two more teams have scheduled trials with him, which indicates that he is ready to start the bidding war on the auction table.
Nabi fits the needs of many franchises perfectly. The Capitals need a new bowler who can complement Mitchell Starc and take the pressure off Mukesh Kumar and T. Natarajan. Sunrisers Hyderabad lack depth in the Indian fast bowling after trading Mohammed Shami and releasing Simarjeet Singh, making Nabi the ideal choice for the new ball.
Rajasthan Royals, who struggled with inconsistent Indian seamers last season, could also greatly benefit from an impressive man like him. Mumbai Indians, managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload and looking for reliable budget options, see Nabi as a perfect fit, a bowler who can swing the ball and bowl at good lengths. Having never played in the IPL before, he could make his much-awaited debut this season.
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