The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has showcased uncapped fast bowlers who are likely to attract attention in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Among them, three promising seamers stand out. Auqib Nabi from Jammu and Kashmir has been impressive with 15 wickets in seven matches, showing skill with the new ball and at the death. Mukhtar Hussain from Assam has matched Nabi’s wicket-taking ability while maintaining a tight economy rate. Raj Limbani from Baroda, at just 20 years old, has also made a mark with his attacking style and ability to trouble top-order batsmen. These bowlers are expected to trigger bidding wars in the upcoming IPL auction, with teams like CSK, MI, RCB, SRH, GT, KKR, PBKS, and LSG likely to show interest in securing their services. The performance of these uncapped talents in the SMAT has put them in the spotlight, making them valuable assets for teams looking to strengthen their pace bowling options for the future.
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