5 all-rounders teams will eye in IPL 2026 auction
From Matthew Short to Sikandar Raza, take a look at this photo collection to find out about the top 5 all-rounders teams will eye in IPL 2026 auction
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Matthew Short to Sikandar Raza: 5 all-rounders teams will eye in IPL 2026 auction
From Matthew Short to Sikandar Raza, take a look at this photo collection to find out about the top 5 all-rounders teams will eye in IPL 2026 auction
By Sruti Thakur | Updated: November 8, 2025 12:06 PM IST
1. Michael Bracewell
New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell is set to be a key name on the wish list of several IPL franchises. Bracewell played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2023, playing five matches, scoring 58 runs, and taking six wickets. Since then, he has emerged as a consistent performer for New Zealand in T20Is, accumulating 417 runs and claiming 33 wickets in 42 matches.
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2. Sikandar Raza
Veteran Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza has established himself as one of T20 cricket's most consistent performers. After impressive stints with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2023 and 2024, where he scored 182 runs and took three wickets. Raza's combination of off-spin and aggressive middle-order batting makes him a proven match-winner.
3. Matthew short
Star Australian all-rounder Matthew Short represented Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2023, where he scored 117 runs, Short has strengthened his reputation with consistent performances in domestic and franchise T20 leagues. A regular in Australia's T20I squad, he has scored 357 runs and taken eight wickets in 19 matches. Short's flexibility to bat as an opener or in the middle order further enhances his appeal to IPL franchises looking for dynamic all-rounders.
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4. Saransh Jain
Saransh Jain India's domestic player from Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a standout all-rounder. His impressive performances in the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy, which included a century and seven wickets in just two matches, have drawn attention. Jain’s skill in delivering economical bowling spells while chipping in crucial runs in the lower order makes him a highly promising prospect. .
5. Jason Holder
West Indies veteran all-rounder Jason Holder adds immense experience to any team as he has represented five different IPL franchises, Holder has picked 53 wickets and scored 259 runs across 46 IPL matches. On the international stage he has picked 94 wickets and scored 702 runs in 81 T20Is. Holder’s dual ability with bat and ball, along with his leadership experience, makes him a prized asset for any squad.