Abhinav Manohar, the Karnataka batsman, went unsold at the IPL 2026 mini-auction held on December 16, despite a base price of just ₹30 lakh. Released by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) before the auction, Manohar has since been making headlines with a stellar unbeaten run in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26.
Abhinav Manohar’s Vijay Hazare Heroics
- Since December 24, Manohar has played five matches in the tournament and has not been dismissed even once.
- His scores include:
- Jharkhand – 56* (not out)
- Kerala – Did not bat
- Tamil Nadu – 20* (not out)
- Puducherry – 21* (not out)
- Tripura – 79* (not out)
His remarkable consistency has made him one of the standout performers of the tournament.
IPL Auction Oversight?
- Manohar was released by SRH, owned by Kavya Maran, prior to the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
- Despite his current form, no franchise bid for him, leaving Manohar unsold.
- Given his dominant performances in Vijay Hazare, it is likely that SRH and other IPL franchises may regret not investing in him.
IPL Career So Far
- Manohar made his IPL debut in 2022.
- He has played 27 matches, scoring a total of 292 runs.
- Prior to joining SRH, he was a part of the Gujarat Titans squad.
Abhinav Manohar’s journey underscores the unpredictable nature of cricket, where auction results may not always reflect a player’s current form. His unbeaten streak in the Vijay Hazare Trophy could now turn heads for IPL 2027 considerations.
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