Auqib Nabi

Auqib Nabi is a powerhouse right-arm medium-pacer from Jammu & Kashmir who became one of the biggest stories of the IPL 2026 auction. Delhi Capitals secured the uncapped all-rounder for a staggering ₹8.4 crore following an intense bidding war, highlighting his status as one of the most coveted domestic talents in India. Known for his relentless accuracy and ability to swing the ball, Nabi’s rise is backed by a historic 2025-26 domestic season where he led Jammu & Kashmir to their maiden Ranji Trophy title. His 'Player of the Tournament' performance featured a league-high 60 wickets at an incredible average of 12.56, including seven five-wicket hauls and a match-winning spell in the final against Karnataka.

Beyond his red-ball dominance, Nabi has proven to be a high-impact player in the T20 format, making him a vital addition to the Delhi Capitals' pace battery. In the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he claimed 15 wickets in just seven matches with an economy rate of 7.41, often providing crucial breakthroughs in the powerplay. He is also a more than capable lower-order batter, recently scoring a vital 32 off 21 balls to anchor his team's total in a high-pressure domestic game. With a reputation for delivering 'magic spells'—including a rare feat of taking four wickets in four balls during the Duleep Trophy—Nabi enters the 2026 IPL season as a premier wicket-taking threat ready to challenge the world's best.