Uncapped players often grab the spotlight at IPL auctions, with franchises investing big in emerging talent. Notable examples include Karn Sharma (INR 3.75 Cr, SRH, 2014), Shreyas Iyer (INR 2.6 Cr, DD, 2015), and Rasikh Salam Dar, who set a record in 2025 as RCB's INR 6 Cr acquisition.
