Every season, the Indian Premier League auction shines a spotlight on uncapped domestic players who have impressed across India’s growing T20 ecosystem. The IPL 2026 auction is expected to continue that trend, with several franchises already conducting private trials and scouting tournaments such as the TNPL, Delhi Premier League, Saurashtra Pro T20 League and the T20 Mumbai League.
Here are five uncapped Indian players who could secure a big deal on December 16.
1. Tushar Raheja (Tamil Nadu)
Profile: Left-handed opener & wicketkeeper
Age: 24
Standout stat: 488 runs in TNPL 2025 at a strike rate of 185.55**
Tushar Raheja was the batting engine behind Tiruppur Tamizhans’ title-winning TNPL 2025 campaign. His ability to attack from ball one, highlighted by a 43-ball 79 against Dindigul Dragons and a match-winning 77 in the final, makes him a rare blend of high-tempo top-order batting and wicketkeeping depth.
At the IPL 2026 auction, Raheja profiles as a high-upside base-price pickespecially for teams searching for a left-handed PowerPlay aggressor.
2. Krains Fuletra (Saurashtra)
Profile: Left-arm wrist spinner
Age: 21
Standout stat: 10 wickets in nine innings at 7.00 economy (Saurashtra Pro T20 League 2025)**
Left-arm unorthodox bowlers have become prized assets in the IPL, and Krains Fuletra stands out as the newest entrant in that mould. Awarded the Emerging Player in the Saurashtra Pro T20 League, he impressed with his subtle variations and control through the middle overs.
Though he has played only two senior T20 matches, his reputation grew after bowling as a net bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabadwhere Heinrich Klaasen admitted that Fuletra’s angles and pace changes made him difficult to line up. His novelty value alone could spark interest.
3. Tejasvi Dahiya (Delhi)
Profile: Wicketkeeper-batter & middle-order finisher
Age: 23
Standout stat: 339 runs at 190.45 strike rate (Delhi Premier League 2025)**
Tejasvi Dahiya has emerged as one of Delhi’s most exciting middle-order finishers. His ability to clear the ropes under pressure — especially while batting at No. 5 — was the hallmark of his dominant DPL campaign. He has since broken into Delhi’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad, scoring a maiden half-century against Karnataka.
Dahiya attended trials for every IPL franchise except GT and PBKSindicating early league-wide interest. His profile as a wicketkeeper capable of finishing games makes him one of the most auction-ready uncapped talents.
4. Sairaj Patil (Mumbai)
Profile: Seam-bowling all-rounder
Age: 28
Standout stat: 233 runs (SR 150+) and seven wickets in T20 Mumbai League 2025**
A late bloomer, Sairaj Patil has built a reputation as a reliable two-skill asset. His Player-of-the-Tournament performance in the T20 Mumbai League — backed by consistent wickets and clean middle-order hitting — has revived his IPL prospects.
Patil also claimed 11 wickets in the SMAT group stageshowcasing the seam-bowling value that IPL franchises often seek in Indian all-rounders.
5. Arpit Rana (Delhi)
Profile: Left-handed opening batter
Age: 22
Standout stat: 495 runs at an average of 55 and SR 146.88 in Delhi Premier League 2025**
Arpit Rana’s transformation in the Delhi Premier League has caught scouts’ attention. With nearly 500 runs in the season, Rana demonstrated maturity, tempo control and consistency. Though yet to debut for Delhi in T20s, he has been included in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad and even earned a trial with Delhi Capitals.
His growth curve and left-handed top-order role make him a potential long-term investment for IPL teams seeking domestic depth.
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