The Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) 2025 has become a remarkable interlude for the young and aspiring cricketers of the state to show their talents. There were many performances which lit up the MPL 2025, and a few players who were consistent with their performances throughout the tournament received the lion’s share of the attraction.
As always, the auction for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) edition, which is expected to be held in the coming months, will bring to the fore which of the MPL 2025 players could become a hot pick and what franchise would come forward to show interest in him.
Here are the top three players from MPL 2025 that can create a stir with their bids in IPL 2026 mini-auction:
MPL Players Who Could Earn Big in IPL 2026 Auction
1. Siddhesh Veer
Siddhesh Veer opened the batting for Raigod Royals in MPL 2025 and ultimately claimed the title of the tournament’s highest run-scorer. The left-handed batsman accumulated a massive 450 runs in 11 games with an average of 56.25 and a strike rate of 143.31. He was the main reason for Raigad Royals’ successful run to the final and besides that, he also scored tremendous 99*(59) runs in the title contest. Although his innings didn’t contribute anything to his team as it was Eagle Nashik Titans who took the title home, the 24-year-old showed his brilliance as a player throughout the MPL 2025 with his explosive scores. There will surely be great interest in Siddhesh Veer during the IPL 2026 auction.
2. Mandar Bhandari
Wicket-keeper batsman Mandar Bhandari was a member of Eagle Nashik Titans during MPL 2025 and he also lifted the trophy with the franchise after beating Raigad Royals in the final. Bhandari was a key player for Titans in their title run, as he finished the season with the third highest run tally, scoring 270 runs from 10 matches at an average of 33.75 and a strike rate of 152.54.
His inning of 58(40) in the qualifier 1 and 28 runs in the final, among others, demonstrated his capability to handle pressure. The 31-year-old will most likely be in the mix for a few teams at the IPL 2026 auction.
3. Tanay Sanghvi
Tanay Sanghvi, Raigad Royals’ bowler, was the top wicket taker in the Maharashtra Premier League 2025. The fast right-arm bowler proved himself to be indispensable for the Royals with his 20 wickets haul in 11 matches at an average of 14.35 and an economy rate of 8.54 and by taking the Royals to the finals. Sanghvi has been a major contributor for the Royals in MPL 2025 and can very well be on the radar of the franchises in a couple of years’ time at the IPL 2026 auction.
