Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi made his debut for Delhi Capitals in its game against Chennai Super Kings at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.
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Nabi was signed by DC for a whopping Rs. 8.40 crore at the 2026 IPL auction after attracting interest from Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals. The 29-year-old had been a net bowler with multiple franchises earlier in his career.
Nabi was the leading wicket taker in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, taking 60 wickets in ten matches at an average of just 12.56.
The 29-year-old became only the third bowler in the tournament’s 92-year-history to take 60 or more wickets in a single Ranji season.
The speedster from Baramulla has the ability to swing the ball both ways and has a knack of picking wickets on batting friendly surfaces. The fast-bowler is also one of the front-runners to be the next cricketer to make their debut for India’s test side.
Published on Apr 11, 2026