Yash Dhull, the former India Under-19 World Cup–winning captain, enters the IPL 2026 auction with a base price of Rs 30 lakhmarking an important chapter in his comeback journey. The young Delhi batter recently returned to competitive cricket after undergoing surgery for a hole in his heart, and encouragingly, he looks in fine touch heading into the auction pool.
Dhull last featured in the IPL in 2023 with Delhi Capitalsthe only franchise he has represented so far. In four matches, he managed just 16 runs with a top score of 13, but teams still view him as a high-upside investment given his age, leadership pedigree, and technical foundation.
Born on November 11, 2002, in New Delhi, Yash Dhull is a right-handed top-order batter and an occasional off-spinner. His rise through Delhi’s junior cricket structure was rapid, earning him selections at every age group before stepping into senior domestic cricket. However, it was his stint with India’s Under-19 side that made him a household name.
Dhull captained India to victory at the 2021 Asia Cup and then led the team again at the 2022 Under-19 World Cup in the West Indieswhere he played a standout innings of 110 against Australia in the semifinals. He was later named the captain of the ICC Team of the Tournamentcementing his reputation as one of India’s brightest young batting prospects.
With fitness regained and domestic form improving, Yash Dhull heads into the IPL 2026 auction as an uncapped Indian talent who offers long-term value. While he remains unattached to any IPL team this seasonfranchises looking for a young, technically sound top-order bat—especially one with leadership potential—are expected to keep a close watch.
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