Jammu & Kashmir bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi scripted one of the biggest success stories of the IPL auction as he was snapped up by Delhi Capitals for a massive ₹8.40 crore. The price was a staggering 28 times his base price of ₹30 lakh and marked Nabi’s first-ever IPL contract.
Delhi Capitals started the bidding for the 29-year-old at his base price and stayed firmly in control as the amount crossed ₹1 crore, forcing Rajasthan Royals to pull out early. Royal Challengers Bengaluru then entered the contest at ₹1.1 crore, engaging in a steady bidding battle with DC as the figure moved beyond ₹2 crore.
Sunrisers Hyderabad briefly jumped in at ₹2.2 crore, but Delhi Capitals refused to back down. After a series of rapid increases, DC eventually outlasted all other teams and secured Nabi for ₹8.40 crore.
He has been impressive in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and carried that form from a strong start to the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy. Notably, he was the only fast bowler among the top five wicket-takers in the first half of the Ranji season.
Nabi picked up 29 wickets in just nine innings, including three five-wicket hauls. His standout performance was a brilliant 7 for 24 against Rajasthan, a spell that helped Jammu & Kashmir book a spot in the knockout stage.
Who is Auqib Nabi? The Jammu & Kashmir All-rounder
Auqib Nabi Dar is an Indian cricketer who plays as a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He represents Jammu & Kashmir in domestic cricket and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.
Auqib made his List A debut for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 23 September 2018. He made his Twenty20 debut on 11 November 2019 in the 2019–20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, followed by his first-class debut on 3 January 2020 in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy. On 19 January 2020, he claimed 5 for 39 against Odisha in a Ranji Trophy match.
In October 2024, Auqib recorded his best first-class figures of 5 for 29 as Jammu & Kashmir bowled out Services for 71. During the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy season, he took 44 wickets, the second-highest tally of the season, with an average of 13.93 and a strike rate of 30.47.
He was selected for the North Zone squad for the 2025–26 Duleep Trophy, where he took four wickets in four consecutive balls against East Zone, starting with Virat Kohli. In October 2025, Auqib produced an all-round performance against Rajasthan, scoring a career-best 55 and taking 3 for 29 and 7 for 24 in an innings victory for Jammu & Kashmir.
FAQs
Q. Which team bought Auqib Nabi in the 2026 IPL auction?
A. Delhi Capitals bought Auqib for ₹8.40 crore in the IPL auction 2026.
Q. What was Auqib Nabi’s base price at the IPL 2026 auction?
A. Auqib’s base price was ₹30 lakh at the IPL auction 2026.
Q. Which teams bid for Auqib Nabi in the IPL 2026 auction?
A. Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad bid for Auqib in the 2026 IPL auction.
Q. How did Auqib Nabi perform in the Ranji Trophy?
A. Auqib took 29 wickets in nine innings, including three five-wicket hauls, and was among the top wicket-takers.
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