J&K’s Auqib Nabi makes IPL debut

Srinagar, Apr 11: Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi made his debut in the Indian Premier League 2026, operating the bowling for Delhi Capitals against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel opted to bowl first and handed Nabi his maiden IPL appearance, bringing him into the playing XI alongside Ashutosh Sharma in place of Nitish Rana and Vipraj Nigam.

The debut marks a significant milestone for the young pacer from Jammu & Kashmir, who has been making steady progress in domestic cricket and now gets an opportunity on the big stage.

Notably, Nabi had a remarkable domestic 2025-26 season. The performance earned him high-profile contract with Delhi Capitals.