The IPL 2026 auction unfolds today at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena, fueling squad overhauls with KKR's ₹64.3 crore purse topping the list for up to 13 slots.
Released talents like Prithvi Shaw draw bids for
explosive openers as the India batter will be up for grabs at the mini auction.
Prithvi Shaw
Delhi Capitals released Shaw ahead of IPL 2025 after retaining him at ₹6 crore. Shaw went unsold in the mega auction last year, and will be hoping to make a robust return this time.
The Mumbai-born aggregated 182 runs in 8 IPL 2024 outings at 22.75 average and 147.97 strike rate, hampered by injuries and form dips.
Prithvi Shaw IPL Career
Across 79 IPL matches, Shaw tallied 1892 runs in 79 innings at 23.95 average and 147.7 strike rate, boasting 14 fifties. The India batter has a highest score of 99 runs and has hit 238 fours and 61 sixes.
Prithvi Shaw IPL 2026 Auction Slot
Prithvi Shaw is no. 6 in the IPL 2026 auction list. The Maharashtra batter belongs to the Set Number 1, in the Batter 1 category.
What is the Base Price of Prithvi Shaw?
Prithvi Shaw has kept a base price of Rs 75 lakh in the IPL 2026 mini auction.
Prithvi Shaw Potential Price and Teams
KKR, DC, RR can go after Prithvi Shaw in the auction and the India batter can fetch a price of Rs 2 crore to Rs 3 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders have the biggest purse in this auction.
When will Prithvi Shaw arrive for Bidding in IPL 2026 Auction?
Prithvi Shaw, being in the 1st set, can come early in the auction. The India batter's name will come within the first hour of the proceedings. Tentative time slot is 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the latest.
