Prashant Veer is a young Indian cricketer from Uttar Pradesh, who plays as an all‑rounder in domestic cricket. Born on November 23, 2005, he made his first-class debut in the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy and has done well in domestic matches since then, a skill set that has led to comparisons with Ravindra Jadeja in T20 circles
Career Overview
- Veer first gained attention playing for Uttar Pradesh’s under-19 team and in youth one-day matches. He posted strong stats at that level, like a standout youth ODI where he took 4 wickets for just 23 runs, showing he could be a real all-rounder. His good showings in domestic T20 tournaments and invitational leagues hype before the IPL 2026 auction, where scouts call him a “new-age Jadeja-type” for his skills with both bat and ball.
- Prashant Veer plays domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh in tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and Vijay Hazare Trophy. He has also represented Uttar Pradesh U-19 and Noida Kings. In the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, his all-round skills stood out—he scored 112 runs at a strike rate above 160 and took important wickets.
Key Stats and Records
Veer’s first-class stats include 10 matches with 780 runs at 45.88 average and 30 wickets, best of 7/45. In List A, he has 15 matches, 530 runs at 44.16 average (1 century, 3 fifties). T20 figures show 20 matches, 420 runs at 36.00 average (strike rate 135), plus wickets like best 3/7.
| Format | Matches | Runs (Avg) | Wickets (Best) |
| First-Class | 10 | 780 (45.88) | 30 (7/45) |
| List A | 15 | 530 (44.16) | – |
| T20 | 20 | 420 (36.00) | 12 (3-7) |
Notable Performance
In one noted domestic one‑day season for Uttar Pradesh, Veer scored 376 runs in seven matches at an average of 94.00 and a strike rate of 128.76, including four half‑centuries.
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MOST EXPENSIVE UNCAPPED PLAYER IN IPL HISTORY AUCTION
- Prashant Veer made history at the IPL 2026 auction by becoming the most expensive uncapped player ever sold. All-rounder from Uttar Pradesh for Rs 14.20 crore, surpassing Avesh Khan’s previous record of Rs 10 crore from IPL 2022.
- The bidding for the player began at Rs 30 lakh. Teams like Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad showed interest. In the end, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought him for Rs 14.20 crore.
- CSK is now focusing on young players. They spent Rs 14.20 crore on 19-year-old Kartik Sharma, adding to their nearly Rs 30 crore total on uncapped talents. This breaks usual auction rules for the five-time champions.
As we know, Prashant Veer is now wearing CSK’s yellow jersey. Fans see him as the next big all-rounder who could replace Jadeja after the trade.
