IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Prince Yadav; Who Were the Five Best Uncapped Players in the Season?

By MyKhel Staff

Published: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 20:30 [IST]

The Indian Premier League 2026 concluded on Sunday (May 31) as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their second title in the competition.

RCB managed a comfortable 5-wicket victory over Guajrat Titans to defend their championship successfully, thus ending the two-month-long extravaganza. We witnessed top players rising at the crunch time, while new heroes also emerged across the tournament.

IPL 2026 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Prince Yadav Who Were the Five Best Uncapped Players in the Season

In this article, we shall take a look at five uncapped Indian players who made the biggest impact in the IPL 2026 season.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)

The 15-year-old sensation delivered one of the most explosive IPL campaigns in history during 2026. Playing 16 matches, he smashed 776 runs at a staggering strike rate of 237.31 and an average of 48.50, including one century (101 off 38 balls vs GT) and five fifties. He hammered a record 72 sixes and became the youngest centurion and debutant in IPL history.

Sooryavanshi swept five major awards: Orange Cap, MVP, Emerging Player, Super Striker, and Super Sixes — a historic feat in IPL.

Sakib Hussain (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

The 21-year-old right-arm seamer from Bihar made a sensational IPL debut for SRH in 2026. In 11 matches, he picked up 15 wickets at an average of around 26.47 and economy of 9.45. He announced himself with a record-equalling 4/24 on debut and maintained consistency, taking at least one wicket in his first 10 games.

Hussain excelled with variations and pace, troubling batters across phases, and emerged as one of the standout uncapped performers. His breakthrough season highlighted his potential as a death-over specialist and all-round asset for SRH.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Kolkata Knight Riders)

The young middle-order batter and occasional keeper shone brightly for KKR in IPL 2026. Angkrish Raghuvanshi was the biggest positive in another disappointing campaign for the Knight Riders.

Across 13 matches, he scored 422 runs at an average of 42.20 and a strike rate exceeding 146, with five half-centuries. His fearless yet composed batting, blending timing and power, made him KKR’s leading Indian run-scorer among non-openers. Raghuvanshi provided stability and acceleration, proving his growth from previous seasons.

Prabhsimran Singh (Punjab Kings)

The aggressive wicketkeeper-opener had his best IPL season yet for PBKS in 2026. In 14 matches, he amassed 510 runs at an average of 42.50 and strike rate of 168.87, with six fifties (including a rapid 80 off 39). Prabhsimran provided explosive starts and consistency at the top, contributing significantly to PBKS’s batting firepower. His glove work remained sharp, making him a complete package.

Prince Yadav (Lucknow Super Giants)

Prince Yadav continued his rise for LSG in 2026, playing 14 matches and claiming 16 wickets at an average of 28.69 and economy of 8.83. With a best of 3/32, he used hit-the-deck pace, swing, and yorkers effectively, especially in the middle and death overs. Retained by LSG, Prince built on his previous form and emerged as a reliable domestic pacer, often breaking partnerships and finishing strongly. His strong IPL performance has also earned him an India call-up for the upcoming Afghanistan series.

Story first published: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 20:30 [IST]