IPL Auction 2026: Delhi Capitals shell out ₹8.4 crore for uncapped Auqib Nabi Dar

Uncapped pacer Aqib Nabi Dar set the IPL 2026 auction alight after an intense bidding war between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, with DC finally securing the Jammu & Kashmir speedster for a hefty ₹7 crore — a remarkable price for an uncapped player.

Dar, a right-arm medium pacer, has steadily built a reputation for himself with his ability to swing the ball and deliver under pressure. He shot into the limelight after an extraordinary spell in the Duleep Trophy, where he claimed four wickets in four consecutive balls, instantly catching the attention of talent scouts.

He followed that up with strong performances in the Ranji Trophy, cementing his status as one of the most exciting fast-bowling prospects in the domestic circuit and making him a hot commodity at the auction.

Known for his effectiveness at the death, Dar impressed again in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he picked up 15 wickets in seven matches while maintaining an economy rate of under eight — a rare combination that explains the fierce bidding for his services.

IPL Auction 2026: Big bids for Matheesha Pathirana as KKR secure elite death-overs specialist for ₹18 crore

For Delhi Capitals, the big outlay signals faith in raw pace and potential, as Dar looks set to make the leap from domestic standout to IPL stage.