Left-Arm Spinner Vignesh Puthur Poised for Big Payday at IPL 2026 Auction
Vignesh Puthur
All-Rounder
Uncapped Indian left-arm spinner Vignesh Puthur is generating significant buzz and is expected to command a high price at the upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction. Despite being released by the Mumbai Indians following an injury-affected season, the 23-year-old's unique skillset and proven match-winning ability have kept him firmly on the radar of several franchises looking to bolster their spin department.
Puthur made a memorable debut in IPL 2025, highlighted by impressive figures of 3/32 against Chennai Super Kings. He finished the season with six wickets in just five matches, showcasing his potential to turn the ball both ways and trouble established batters. With teams prioritizing strong domestic core players, Puthur's availability presents a rare opportunity, making him one of the most sought-after uncapped players when the auction hammer falls on December 16th.
IPL 2025 Best Bowling Strike Rate Leaders | Bowling Rankings
Leading best bowling strike rate performers in IPL 2025 (bowling specialists only: bowlers/all-rounders)
| Rank | Player | Team | bowling-strike-rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | LSG | 5.00 | |
| #2 |
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“Left-arm spinner Vignesh Puthur is among the released uncapped Indian players who could still fetch strong bids at the upcoming IPL mini-auction. Despite the Mumbai Indians letting him go due to an injury-affected season, the 23-year-old’s rare skillset keeps him strongly on the radar of spin-required franchises.”
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