The Indian Premier League 2026 mini auction took place on 16 December 2025, but if this auction was held after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, many players could have got big contracts based on their excellent performances.
Sports News: Many players have attracted the attention of the global cricket world by performing brilliantly in the T20 World Cup 2026. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is considered to be the biggest and most competitive T20 league in the world, where franchises spend crores of rupees on in-form players. The mini auction of IPL 2026 was held on 16 December 2025, i.e. before the start of the T20 World Cup. But if this auction had taken place after the World Cup, many emerging players could have got even bigger contracts.
Here we are taking a look at those five players who performed brilliantly in the T20 World Cup 2026 and could have earned bumper earnings in the IPL if the auction had been held later.
1. Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe)
Zimbabwean opening batsman Brian Bennett has been one of the most impressive batsmen in this tournament. He has scored 277 runs in 5 matches and his strike rate is 135.78. His unbeaten performance of 97 runs against India was especially discussed. Bennett has scored three half-centuries in this World Cup and has consistently given strong starts to his team. Given his aggressive batting and consistency, IPL franchises would definitely have bid big on him.
2. Shadley Van Schalkwyk (United States)
American fast bowler Shadley Van Schalkwyk is among the most successful bowlers of this tournament. He has demonstrated his bowling ability by taking 13 wickets in just 4 matches. He proved his talent by taking 4-4 wickets against strong teams like India and Pakistan. His speed, accuracy and ability to perform under pressure make him an attractive option for the IPL.
3. Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe)
Zimbabwe’s fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has also performed brilliantly in this World Cup. He has taken 12 wickets in 5 matches and has continuously troubled the batsmen with his fast and accurate bowling. Muzarabani has been associated with IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore earlier too, but this time considering his performance, he could have got a bigger and permanent contract.
4. Lungi Ngidi (South Africa)
South African veteran fast bowler Lungi Ngidi was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 2 crore in the IPL 2026 mini auction. But after his brilliant performance in the T20 World Cup, his price could have increased further. Ngidi has taken 11 wickets in 5 matches and has given the team the lead by taking wickets at important junctures. Considering his experience and performance, he could have got a bigger amount had the auction been held later.
5. Prince Samra (Canada)
19-year-old Canadian batsman Yuvraj Samra has been one of the most exciting young players of this World Cup. He created history by scoring a brilliant century against New Zealand and became the youngest player to score a century in the T20 World Cup. His aggressive batting and confidence have attracted the attention of cricket experts and franchises. Considering his age and ability, he could be a great option for IPL teams as a future investment.
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