Five DPL 2026 standouts who could attract IPL 2027 bids
South Delhi Superstarz defeated Central Delhi Kings in the final of the Delhi Premier League 2026 on August 30, and five players from the tournament have emerged as likely candidates to draw interest at the IPL 2027 auction. Yash Dhull, Anmol Sharma, Gavnish Khurana, Anshuman Hooda and Money Grewal were among the performers singled out for potential IPL opportunities.
The Delhi Premier League has increasingly served as a platform for emerging talent in Indian domestic T20 cricket, providing a competitive environment for Delhi players to showcase their skills. The 2026 edition continued that trend, producing several noteworthy individual performances across teams. The tournament's conclusion on August 30 brought attention to players who impressed with the bat and ball. With the IPL 2027 auction on the horizon, the tournament's top performers are expected to attract franchise interest.
Yash Dhull finished the tournament as one of the leading run-scorers for Central Delhi Kings, accumulating 410 runs across 9 innings at an average of 51.25 and a strike rate of 214.66. His consistency in the top order was highlighted as a distinguishing feature, and the report noted that several IPL teams looking for positive starts in the powerplay might find him an appealing option. The article also recorded that he has previously been part of the IPL with Delhi Capitals in 2022.
Anmol Sharma was a key middle-order batter for South Delhi Superstarz, scoring 414 runs in 11 matches and finishing second on the overall run-scoring charts with an average of 46.00. He played a match-winning knock that contributed to South Delhi Superstarz claiming their maiden DPL trophy, and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Delhi Premier League 2026. The piece highlighted his consistent contributions with the bat as a factor that could attract strong bids at the IPL auction.
Gavnish Khurana, a left-arm seam option for Central Delhi Kings, finished as the leading wicket-taker of DPL 2026 with 21 wickets for his side. Anshuman Hooda had led the wicket tally earlier in the competition before Khurana surpassed him; Hooda also finished the tournament with 21 wickets. The report stated that Hooda’s bowling appeared very professional and match-ready for the big stage.
Money Grewal was listed among the tournament’s top bowlers, finishing with 18 wickets and ranking among DPL 2026’s highest wicket-takers. The article suggested that pace and effective T20 bowling remain valued commodities for IPL franchises, positioning Grewal as another domestic player who could attract bids in the IPL 2027 auction.
With the IPL 2027 auction expected to present opportunities for emerging Indian players, the report concluded that several contributors from DPL 2026 are likely to enter the auction and could draw lucrative prices from franchises.