Performance Review: IPL's Uncapped Stars Who Deserve Massive Salary Upgrades In 2026

Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyans Arya [Source: AP Photos]

Like every season, IPL 2025 turned around the careers of many uncapped player. It brought to fore some champion players who despite not having international experience delivered performances showing their elite DNAs. 

In this article, we will take a look at five such uncapped IPL 2025 stars who deserve a raise in their salary ahead of the next season. 

5. Vipraj Nigam (Delhi Capitals)

Auction Investment: ₹50 lakh
Performance Output: 11 wickets (Economy: 9.13) + 142 runs (Strike Rate: 179.75)

Vipraj Nigam turned out to be one of the most utility players in the IPL 2025. During the tournament, the Indian all-rounder picked up 11 wickets and scored 142 runs in the lower order under pressure situations. Vipraj Nigam delivered all-round shows in the tournament this makes him a prime candiate for salary hike before the next IPL season.

Market Analysis: True all-round contributions in T20 cricket command premium pricing. His balanced output suggests a ₹2.5-3.5 crore valuation, representing a 600% value increase.

4. Digvesh Rathi (Lucknow Super Giants)

Digvesh Singh Rathi [Source: AP Photos]

Auction Investment: ₹30 lakh
Performance Output: 14 wicket, Economy Rate: 8.25

The Lucknow Super Giants did not have a very encouraging IPL 2025, despite making a good start. However, out of the very few positives that LSG can take from the tournament, Digvesh Singh Rathi is one of the prime. The mystery spinner picked up regular wickets in the middle overs and provided them with important breakthroughs.

Market Analysis: Wicket-taking credentials with economical bowling justify a ₹3-4 crore valuation - a staggering 4,567% value appreciation.

3. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)

Auction Investment: ₹1.1 crore
Performance Output: 252 runs in 7 innings (36 runs per match), Strike Rate: 206.56

The history maker, Vaibhav Suryavanshi emerged as a ground breaking story of IPL 2025. The 14-year-old not only became the youngest centurion in IPL history, but also proved himself as modern day opener who can provide his team with explosive starts at the beginning of a game. 

Market Analysis: The highest strike rate in the tournament combined with his age factor suggests a ₹4-5 crore valuation. His 300% value appreciation reflects both current performance and long-term potential.

2. Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings)

Auction Investment: ₹3.8 crore
Performance Output: 475 runs in 17 innings (27.9 runs per match), Strike Rate: 179.24

The young Indian opener grabbed the eyes of IPL scouts with his performance in the DPL. After this Priyansh Arya was picked up by the Punjab Kings and throughout the tournament he flexed his hitting prowess to the full extent. The left-handed batter has established himself as a power hitting top order batter who sits ideally with the modern era of T20 game. 

Market Analysis: His exceptional strike rate and match-winning ability justify a ₹6-8 crore valuation, representing a minimum 75% appreciation from his current price.

1. Prabhsimran Singh (Punjab Kings)

Prabhsimran Singh [Source: AP Photos]

Auction Investment: ₹4 crore
Performance Output: 549 runs in 11 innings (49.9 runs per match), Strike Rate: 160.52

Punjab Kings retained only two players and Prabhsimran Singh was one of them. The wicketkeeper and opening batter repaid the faith the franchise showed in him and unlocked the best of his potential in the tournament. Besides being an aggressive presence at the top of the order, Singh scored runs consistently that makes him the best contender to deserve a salary hike ahead of next IPL season. 

Market Analysis: His dual-role capability combined with elite run-scoring places him in the ₹8-10 crore bracket. Comparable capped players with similar output command this premium, making Prabhsimran a 125% value appreciation candidate.

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