Auqib Nabi Dar emerged as one of the biggest surprises of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, igniting a fierce bidding battle after entering the auction with a modest base price of ₹30 lakh.
Several franchises showed keen interest in the uncapped fast bowler, driving his value sharply upward within minutes.
Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad were at the forefront of the contest, relentlessly outbidding each other as the price surged beyond ₹7 crore. In the end, Delhi Capitals prevailed, securing Dar’s services for a massive ₹8.4 crore.
The high-profile acquisition underlines Delhi Capitals’ aggressive auction approach, as the franchise continues to invest heavily in promising domestic talent to strengthen its pace bowling resources amid rapidly escalating bids on the day.
