Chhattisgarh youngster and uncapped India cricketer Mayank Verma has thrust himself into the IPL 2026 auction spotlight with a blistering knock at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium in Nadaun. Batting at No. 6 against Himachal Pradesh, the 22-year-old smashed 112 off 154 balls, hammering 11 fours and three towering sixes in their Elite Group D clash of the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy season.
The innings marked Verma’s second successive century of the tournament, following his elegant 121* against Puducherry earlier this month. Returning to Chhattisgarh’s XI after nearly three years, the wicketkeeper-batter has made an emphatic statement with back-to-back hundreds within just 10 days.
Mayank Verma’s rapid rise ahead of IPL Auction
Verma reached his latest hundred in style, driving Akash Vasisht down the ground on Day 2 to bring up the milestone in 145 deliveries. His form has been nothing short of outstanding since his comeback, and his consistency is drawing attention across the domestic circuit.
Only a week ago, the youngster crafted a patient yet commanding 121* off 203 balls against Puducherry in Raipur, steering Chhattisgarh to a 10-wicket win and earning the ‘Player of the Match’ award as the only centurion of the contest.
With the IPL 2026 auction now less than a month away, Verma’s timely surge could ignite interest from multiple franchises. If he continues to pile on impactful runs, the Chhattisgarh batter may well become one of the more compelling uncapped options in this year’s auction pool.
