Shaw, Sarfaraz: Will domestic form lead to IPL 2026 bids?

• Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan, unsold in the 2025 mega-auction, are up for bids in the upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction.
• Shaw has scored 183 runs in 7 innings at a strike-rate of 160.52 in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
• Sarfaraz Khan is in strong form, scoring 256 runs in 6 innings at an average of 64.00 and a strike-rate of 182.85 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
• Both players are listed in the opening set of capped batsmen with a base price of Rs 75 lakh.
• Their chances might be affected as most franchises have settled Indian core players.

Why It Matters: It shows if discarded players can revive careers and impact IPL teams.