New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- In a thrilling moment at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, Delhi Capitals snapped up Auqib Nabi Dar for a massive Rs.8.40 crore. The uncapped bowling all-rounder from Jammu & Kashmir saw his price tag soar to 28 times his base price of Rs.30 lakh. This deal marks his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and confirms his status as a rising star.

The bidding began with Delhi Capitals (DC) opening at Nabi's base price. Rajasthan Royals joined early, quickly pushing the price past Rs.1 crore. Royal Challengers Bengaluru then entered the fray. They traded bids with DC until the amount crossed Rs.2 crore.

Sunrisers Hyderabad made a late move at Rs.2.2 crore. However, Delhi held strong. They eventually secured the 29...