IPL Auction 2026: Indian pacer Akash Deep goes unsold
The move comes after Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) launched the right-arm fast-medium bowler ahead of the IPL 2026 auction cycle. The 29-year-old played six matches for LSG in IPL 2025 and took three wickets at an economy rate of 12.05. During his overall IPL career, Akash Deep played 14 matches in which he took 10 wickets.
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It can trouble top-order batsmen and was considered a good investment before the auction. His run at Royal Challengers Bengaluru featured sharp new ball movements and confident death overs; Both of these were highly valued traits in local pacers.
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With the ball, he took 10 wickets in 278 deliveries and his best figure was 3/45. His economy rate of 11.83 and bowling average of 54.80 suggest some expensive spells, but he has shown his potential in key moments, especially in 2022, where he took 5 wickets in 5 matches. Akash, who is at the bottom of the order, scored 25 runs in limited opportunities and his highest score was 17, reflecting his role as a tailback.
