The IPL carousel spins back into action on December 16 as the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi hosts the much-anticipated IPL 2026 mini-auction. With franchises recalibrating their squads after the November 15
retention deadline, the atmosphere is thick with strategy, suspense and sharp paddles. Every raised eyebrow and hurried whisper in the auction room could change a team's fortunes for the season ahead.
Among the many names that promise fireworks, Ravi Bishnoi stands out as a player who blends youth with proven IPL pedigree.
Ravi Bishnoi's IPL journey: From promise to prominence
Born on September 5, 2000, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Ravi Bishnoi has carved his own path in Indian cricket through grit and guile rather than mystery alone. A leg-spinner by craft, Bishnoi made his IPL debut in 2020 and instantly caught the eye with his fearless approach against established batters.
His early IPL days with Punjab Kings were a statement of intent. In the 2020 season, Bishnoi picked up 12 wickets in 14 matches, often bowling in pressure situations and refusing to be defensive. That breakthrough season earned him an 'Emerging Player' nomination and underlined that he was more than just another young spinner finding his feet.
The LSG chapter and last auction price
The turning point in Bishnoi's IPL career came in 2022 when he joined Lucknow Super Giants. The move gave him both responsibility and stability, and he responded by becoming one of LSG's most trusted bowling options. Across three seasons from 2022 to 2024, he took 39 wickets as Lucknow reached the playoffs twice, relying heavily on his control through the middle overs.
At the IPL 2025 auction, Lucknow Super Giants showed their faith by acquiring Ravi Bishnoi for a hefty Rs 11.00 crore. That price tag reflected not just past performances but his growing reputation as one of India's premier T20 spinners. His last IPL appearance came in May 2025 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, where he returned figures of 26/0, a reminder that even on quieter days, his economy remains an asset.
Ravi Bishnoi IPL stats at a glance
Numbers often tell a clearer story than hype, and Bishnoi's IPL statistics underline his consistency. Across 77 IPL matches, he has taken 72 wickets at an average of 30.96. His economy rate of 8.22.
Ravi Bishnoi IPL 2026 auction slot
For those tracking the auction list closely, Ravi Bishnoi is expected to come up fairly early in the proceedings. He is listed as player number 30 in the IPL 2026 auction list. Bishnoi belongs to Set Number 5, placed under the 'Spinner 1' category.
What is the base price of Ravi Bishnoi?
Ravi Bishnoi enters the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a base price of Rs 2 crore.
IPL 2026 Auction: When will Ravi Bishnoi arrive at the auction table?
With Bishnoi slotted at number 30 in Set 5, his turn is expected to arrive during the early-to-middle phase of the auction on December 16. Depending on the pace of bidding in earlier sets, fans can expect his name to be announced within the first few hours of proceedings at the Etihad Arena. The India spinner is expected to arrive around 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM in the auction.
Disclaimer: The timeline of a player's arrival at the auction table is based on assumptions related to IPL auction and the player's position in the shortlist. The aforementioned time can change as per auction dynamics.
