New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- In a thrilling moment at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, uncapped Jammu & Kashmir bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi Dar was snapped up by Delhi Capitals for a whopping Rs.8.40 crore. This massive deal, 28 times his base price of Rs.30 lakh, marked his debut in the Indian Premier League and highlighted his rising stardom in domestic cricket.

The bidding kicked off with the Delhi Capitals opening at Auqib Nabi Dar's base price. Rajasthan Royals jumped in early, pushing the amount past Rs.1 crore before backing out. Royal Challengers Bengaluru then entered, trading bids with DC until the price crossed Rs.2 crore. Sunrisers Hyderabad made a late push at Rs.2.2 crore, but Delhi held strong, eventually securing the 29-yea...