IPL 2026 mini-auction It kicks off on December 16, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, a global highlight with 350 shortlisted games across 77 slots across 10 franchises. 237.55 crore combined in this one-day event, among the Spotighting Agreements, there are talents unseen as a result of the post-November team reshuffle. Amidst the buzz, five 18-and-over teenage pacers combine raw pace, spin wizardry, explosive batting and all-round promise or promise to potentially ignite their t20 futures.
Top 5 youngest cricketers to go to the auction table
- Wahidullah Zadran (born on November 15, 2007)
Wahidullah ZadranAt 18 years and 31 days, the youngest bidder with a right arm, headlines as the youngest bidder at a base price of ₹ 30 lakh. His T20 Ledger has 22 walks in an economy of 16 at an economy of 6.39 including Ilt20, OLT20 Giants of the Gulf where he captured two skins. Currently shining U-19 Asian Cup In Dubai against Zadran, Odis ruled the youth Bangladesh with 11 wickets in four games, marking it Afghanistan‘s best youth batting bowler.
- Sahil Parash (born on June 7, 2007)
Coast steamer18 years and 192 days old, offers left handed fireworks from Maharashtra 30 lakhs. He was conceded 202 runs in eight overs Maharashtra Premier League 177.19 Strike rate, 57.19 to the glory of Eagle Nashik Titans. Although modest Syed Mushtaq Ali 18 and 6, 39 not out 109, 75 balls against Australia U-19 on a big debut.
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- RS Ambrish (born on 28 May 2007)
Ambrish of Rs18 years 202 days (born 28 May 2007), left-handed batting and right-handed medium pacer Tamil Nadu For ₹ 30 lakh. In both Ranji Trophy In games, he added 43 runs, including two wickets in a top score of 28, plus 333 economy. Youth Stats 125 with 125 with an average of 31.25 and 10 wickets at 31.25 in 10 youth ODIs, 29 batting averages and six wickets in three youth Tests.
- Bayanda Majola (born 8 January 2007)
They are more familiar18 years and 342 days, right-arm free-bowling right-hander at base 30 lakh Pretoria capitals‘SA20 faith. U-19 Haul includes 14 wickets in seven matches at an economy of 4.45 plus 4/56 South Africa Emerging players. Selected for 2026 U-19 World CupDespite the great exposure of Majola Limited T20, Majola eyes iPl advances.
- Vihaan Malhotra (born 1 January 2007)
I hate Malhotra18 years and 349 days, pagans Shubman Gill As Punjab’s left-handed opener is listed at 30 lakhs. Yan EnglishYouth tour, 243 runs in 277 off five youths (third highest) in four youth Test innings (second highest). Vice-captain in the ongoing U-19 Asia Cup in Dubai, Malhotra is eyeing a big debut but promises IPL stability.
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