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Prashant Veer: IPL Stats and Auction Record

Prashant Veer is an Indian left-handed batting and slow left-arm orthodox bowling all-rounder from Amethi who represents Uttar Pradesh and Chennai Super Kings. Born on 24 November 2005, he was 20 on 23 August 2026. His rise includes a productive 2025 UP T20 League season, a joint-record ₹14.20 crore bid at the IPL 2026 auction, recovery from a shoulder injury and an IPL high score of 43.

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Left-hand batterSlow left-arm orthodox bowlerBorn 24 November 2005

Current squadChennai Super KingsIndian Premier League · 2026

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Full namePrashant Ramendra Veer

Age20As of 23 August 2026

Date of birth24 November 2005Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Batting styleLeft-hand batter

Bowling styleSlow left-arm orthodox

Career overview

Prashant Veer cricket career

Prashant Ramendra Veer was born in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, on 24 November 2005 and was 20 on 23 August 2026.

He bats left-handed and bowls slow left-arm orthodox, with current statistical profiles classifying him as a bowling all-rounder.

He captained Noida Kings in the 2025 UP T20 League and made 320 runs while taking eight wickets in ten matches.

Chennai Super Kings bought him for ₹14.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, a joint record for an uncapped player alongside Kartik Sharma.

He recovered from a shoulder injury sustained while playing for Uttar Pradesh and made his IPL debut against Punjab Kings.

The completed IPL snapshot lists six matches, 90 runs, a high score of 43 and no wickets from two overs.

Career story

Prashant Veer career and playing journey

Who is Prashant Veer?

Prashant Veer is a left-handed Indian all-rounder who combines lower- or middle-order power with slow left-arm orthodox spin. His full name is Prashant Ramendra Veer. ESPN's current identity record gives his date of birth as 24 November 2005 and classifies him as a bowling all-rounder. He is uncapped at senior international level on the checked date, so his useful record is built from Uttar Pradesh domestic cricket, the UP T20 League and his first IPL season with Chennai Super Kings.

His Uttar Pradesh, Noida Kings and Chennai Super Kings records all belong to the same player born on 24 November 2005. Team changes do not create a new career or reset his statistics, while each competition retains its own totals. That separation is especially important because his UP T20 League and Under-23 performances are not interchangeable with recognised senior T20, List A or IPL records.

Prashant Veer age, birthplace and playing role

Veer was born on 24 November 2005 and was 20 on 23 August 2026. Established profiles place his birthplace in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, while longer reporting connects his development with sports hostels and coaching in Mainpuri and Saharanpur. Those places describe stages in his cricket pathway; they do not change the Amethi birth record. Amethi is therefore retained as his birthplace and Saharanpur is explained separately as a training base.

His left-handed batting and left-arm spin give a side two selection options in one position. The label bowling all-rounder reflects ESPN's current classification, but his 2025 UP T20 League output also shows substantial batting value. It would be misleading to call him an international all-rounder before an India debut, just as it would be incomplete to call him only a bowler. The role here describes what he does on the field and does not predict where Chennai will bat him in future matches.

Family background and the Amethi starting point

Cricbuzz and Indian Express reporting describe a family in Amethi that had limited money available for professional cricket. His father worked as a Shiksha Mitra, a teaching position in Uttar Pradesh's government-school system, while his grandfather's pension had helped support the household. After his grandfather died in 2020, the loss of that steady income made equipment, travel and training harder to fund. That context explains the practical pressure around Veer's development without turning his family circumstances into spectacle.

The same reporting credits coach Rajiv Goel and people around the local cricket network with helping to cover expenses or provide access to kit. It also records a period when Veer considered leaving cricket. These are sourced elements of his pathway, not a claim that one person alone created his career. Their cricket relevance lies in showing how financial limits affected the route from village cricket to organised state competition.

Mainpuri hostel, Saharanpur training and Uttar Pradesh Under-19 cricket

Veer entered a state sports-hostel system in Mainpuri before moving to Saharanpur for training under Rajiv Goel. Cricbuzz reports that teammate Rakshit Garg helped make the move possible and that the pair travelled to practice together. Veer missed an early Uttar Pradesh Under-16 selection and briefly explored a college route in Chandigarh, but he returned to the Uttar Pradesh pathway. The setbacks matter because his senior progress was not a straight line from youth selection to an IPL contract.

His breakthrough came through Uttar Pradesh Under-19 cricket. The reviewed accounts identify him as the state's leading run-scorer in the 2022-23 Cooch Behar Trophy, after which he moved into the senior Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy group. The exact youth aggregate should remain tied to the relevant competition archive rather than being added to senior statistics. Youth runs are evidence of development, but they do not belong inside his first-class, List A, senior T20 or IPL totals.

Senior T20 debut and early Uttar Pradesh record

Veer made his recognised senior T20 debut for Uttar Pradesh against Tamil Nadu on 17 October 2023. By the December 2025 auction period, the established snapshot listed nine T20 matches, 112 runs and 12 wickets. The batting average was 28.00, his highest score was 40 not out, and his best bowling was 3 for 7. These figures describe the recognised senior T20 sample available at that time, not every appearance he made in a state franchise tournament.

Keeping the competition boundary visible prevents a common statistical error. UP T20 League performances are useful evidence and helped bring Veer to wider attention, but that tournament is reported separately from the recognised domestic T20 total. The nine-match auction-period snapshot and the Noida league record therefore remain in different sections instead of combining appearances from one competition with runs or wickets from another.

Noida Kings captaincy and the 2025 UP T20 League

The 2025 UP T20 League provided the performance that made Veer's all-round value easier to see. Captaining Noida Kings, he scored 320 runs in ten matches at a strike rate of 155.34 and took eight wickets at an economy rate of 6.69. Cricbuzz and Sportstar both report the 320-run season, while Cricbuzz supplies the corresponding wicket and economy figures. The combination shows why scouts viewed him as more than a specialist left-arm spinner.

Cricbuzz also explains the local nickname Miller, linked to his ability to hit sixes rather than any family relationship with South African batter David Miller. The nickname is colour around a documented skill, not an official player identity. More importantly, captaincy placed Veer in a role that required decisions as well as personal output. Ten league matches remain a limited sample, but 320 runs and eight wickets provide a concrete reason for his auction interest without relying on vague claims about potential.

Syed Mushtaq Ali and Under-23 all-round performances

Veer carried his form into Uttar Pradesh's 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign. Sportstar describes a demanding stretch of six games in seven days across senior T20 and Under-23 fixtures, with 112 senior runs at a strike rate near 170 and nine wickets at an economy of 6.76 during that run. The current NDTV profile records the Syed Mushtaq Ali contribution as 112 runs at a strike rate of 169.69 and nine wickets at an average of 18.77.

His Under-23 season added a different kind of evidence. NDTV records 376 runs at an average of 94.00 and 18 wickets in seven matches in the Men's Under-23 State A Trophy, where he was named player of the tournament. Those numbers belong to an age-group competition and should not be inserted into the senior List A aggregate. They are still relevant because they show repeat contributions with bat and ball across a multi-match tournament immediately before the IPL auction.

First-class and List A progress for Uttar Pradesh

Veer made his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh against Odisha on 25 October 2025. The August 2026 NDTV snapshot lists three first-class matches, seven runs from two innings and two wickets, with best bowling of 2 for 1 and a bowling average of 14.00. This is a very small early sample. It supports the fact of a first-class career but does not justify presenting him as an established red-ball batter or drawing a long-term conclusion from seven runs.

The same checked provider lists eight List A matches, 133 runs at an average of 44.33 and strike rate of 120.91, plus ten wickets at 36.90 with best figures of 3 for 47. List A cricket is a senior 50-over format and remains separate from both the Under-23 State A Trophy and IPL. Reporting each line with its format and checked date lets readers see where Veer's record is deep and where it is still developing.

IPL 2026 auction: Chennai's ₹14.20 crore bid

Chennai Super Kings bought Veer for ₹14.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi after bidding that began from a ₹30 lakh base price. Rajasthan Royals showed early interest and Sunrisers Hyderabad pushed the price into eight figures before Chennai completed the purchase. ESPN, IPL reporting, NDTV, Firstpost, Sportstar and Indian Express independently support the final amount. The price was a joint record for an uncapped IPL player because Chennai paid the same amount for Kartik Sharma.

The careful wording is joint-record, not a record belonging to Veer alone. The auction price is Chennai's season acquisition value under IPL rules, subject to the competition's contract and availability framework. It does not describe runs, wickets or guaranteed playing time, so the bid and his six-match performance record are presented as different parts of the 2026 season.

Shoulder injury and return to Chennai training

Veer injured his shoulder while fielding for Uttar Pradesh in a Ranji Trophy match against Jharkhand in January 2026. ESPN reported the injury at the time, and the later NDTV profile describes it as a grade-two tear that kept him out for several weeks. Early reports could not guarantee an exact return date, so the initial uncertainty is kept separate from the later evidence of his return.

By March, reporting and training material placed him with Chennai's pre-season group after rehabilitation. India Today also documented him preparing for the move and learning Tamil phrases with help from his sister. The useful conclusion is narrow: the injury interrupted his build-up, he completed enough rehabilitation to rejoin training, and he later appeared in IPL matches. A successful return to selection does not prove that every future fitness concern has disappeared, so the profile avoids a permanent 'fully fit' label.

Prashant Veer's IPL debut against Punjab Kings

Veer made his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings against Punjab Kings at Chepauk in the seventh match of the 2026 season. ESPN's toss report records that Chennai selected the 20-year-old left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder in place of Matthew Short. The match page and named playing XI establish an actual appearance; the auction and squad announcements alone would not have been enough to claim an IPL debut.

The debut also placed him in the same Chennai XI as fellow ₹14.20 crore uncapped signing Kartik Sharma. That shared selection should not be turned into an unsupported comparison of their careers. For Veer, the important fact is that rehabilitation was followed by competitive selection and an official IPL appearance, which is different from merely being listed in the auction or squad.

The 43 from 29 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Veer's highest IPL score in the checked snapshot is 43 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Bengaluru on 5 April 2026. ESPN's match photograph records 43 from 29 balls. The innings came in a Chennai defeat by 43 runs, so it should be described as a personal batting contribution rather than a match-winning knock. The distinction gives readers the achievement and the result without rewriting the game around one player.

Across his six IPL appearances, Veer batted five times and finished not out in three innings. The completed scorecards give him 90 runs, a high score of 43, ten fours and three sixes. He bowled only once, conceding 25 runs from two overs without taking a wicket. Six matches remain a small first-season sample, so the figures describe completed output rather than a projection of his future role.

Prashant Veer career statistics and records

Veer's confirmed record is strongest when each competition is read separately. The first-class line is only three matches; the List A line shows eight matches and ten wickets; the recognised senior T20 auction snapshot shows 12 wickets from nine matches; and the IPL line records six matches and 90 runs. The UP T20 League adds 320 runs and eight wickets in ten matches but remains labelled as that league rather than silently merged into another provider's senior totals.

The completed IPL innings were 6 not out, 43, 17 not out, 13 not out and 11. They total 90 runs from 67 balls, with three not-outs, a high score of 43, an average of 45.00 and a strike rate of 134.33. The 17 not out comes from the official Match 53 scorecard and match reporting. With the ball, Veer delivered two overs in one innings, conceded 25 runs and took no wicket.

How to read Prashant Veer's auction price

Veer's confirmed IPL price is ₹14.20 crore for Chennai Super Kings after entering the auction at a ₹30 lakh base price. Official IPL records place the amount beside Kartik Sharma's matching bid, making them joint holders of the uncapped auction record. The number describes the 2026 acquisition and should always retain that team and season scope.

The bid should not be treated as a performance statistic. Veer's first IPL season consisted of six appearances, 90 runs and no wicket from two overs, while the auction reflected competition among franchises before those matches were played. Reading both figures together shows the difference between market demand for a young all-rounder and the smaller body of on-field evidence available after one season.

Prashant Veer records

Prashant Veer career statistics and records

Batting, bowling and fielding figures are kept separate by competition and format.

First-class through 23 August 20263matches

Batting

Innings: 2
Runs: 7
High score: 6
Average: 3.50
Strike rate: 17.50
Not outs: 0

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 4
Wickets: 2
Best bowling: 2/1
Average: 14.00
Economy: 2.13
Strike rate: 39.50
Balls: 79
Catches / stumpings: 1 catch

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

List A through 23 August 20268matches

Batting

Innings: 7
Runs: 133
High score: 37*
Average: 44.33
Strike rate: 120.91
Not outs: 4

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 8
Wickets: 10
Best bowling: 3/47
Average: 36.90
Economy: 5.20
Strike rate: 42.60
Balls: 426
Catches / stumpings: 5 catches

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

Recognised T20 snapshot at IPL 2026 auction9matches

Batting

Innings: 7
Runs: 112
High score: 40*
Average: 28.00
Strike rate: 167.16
Not outs: 3

Bowling & fielding

Wickets: 12
Best bowling: 3/7
Average: 16.66
Economy: 6.45
Strike rate: 15.50
Balls: 186
Catches / stumpings: 4 catches

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

Indian Premier League through 23 August 20266matches

Batting

Innings: 5
Runs: 90
High score: 43
Average: 45.00
Strike rate: 134.33
Not outs: 3

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 1
Wickets: 0
Best bowling: 0/25
Economy: 12.50
Balls: 12
Catches / stumpings: 0 catches

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

Career chronology

Debut and last listed match

Senior T20 cricket

Debut

Uttar Pradesh vs Tamil Nadu, 17 October 2023

Last listed match

Uttar Pradesh record checked 23 August 2026

First-class cricket

Debut

Uttar Pradesh vs Odisha, 25 October 2025

Last listed match

Uttar Pradesh record checked 23 August 2026

List A cricket

Debut

Uttar Pradesh

Last listed match

Uttar Pradesh record checked 23 August 2026

Indian Premier League

Debut

Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2026

Last listed match

Six-match IPL snapshot checked 23 August 2026

Career achievements

Career achievements and milestones

Led Uttar Pradesh's run-scoring in the 2022-23 Cooch Behar Trophy.
Made his senior T20 debut for Uttar Pradesh in October 2023.
Scored 320 runs and took eight wickets while captaining Noida Kings in the 2025 UP T20 League.
Recorded 112 runs and nine wickets during Uttar Pradesh's 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign.
Made 376 runs and took 18 wickets in seven Under-23 State A Trophy matches.
Joined Chennai Super Kings for a joint-record uncapped auction price of ₹14.20 crore.
Returned from a shoulder injury to join Chennai's 2026 pre-season group.
Made his IPL debut against Punjab Kings at Chepauk.
Scored an IPL career-best 43 from 29 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Reached the checked six-match IPL snapshot with 90 runs.

Reader questions

Prashant Veer FAQ

How old is Prashant Veer?

He was born on 24 November 2005 and was 20 on 23 August 2026.

Where is Prashant Veer from?

He was born in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, and developed through training stages in Mainpuri and Saharanpur.

What type of cricketer is Prashant Veer?

He is a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler classified as a bowling all-rounder.

What was Prashant Veer's IPL 2026 auction price?

Chennai Super Kings bought him for ₹14.20 crore, a joint record for an uncapped player alongside Kartik Sharma.

What is Prashant Veer's highest IPL score?

His checked IPL high score is 43 from 29 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 5 April 2026.

Did Prashant Veer suffer an injury before IPL 2026?

Yes. He injured his shoulder while fielding for Uttar Pradesh, completed rehabilitation and later returned to Chennai training and IPL selection.

How many runs did Prashant Veer score in IPL 2026?

He scored 90 runs from five innings in six matches, with three not-outs and a high score of 43.

Did Prashant Veer take an IPL wicket in 2026?

No. The completed snapshot records two overs bowled, 25 runs conceded and no wicket.

Conclusion

Prashant Veer's career runs from an Amethi background with limited cricket resources to Uttar Pradesh age-group and senior selection, a 320-run and eight-wicket Noida season, and Chennai's joint-record ₹14.20 crore uncapped bid. His early IPL line remains modest in size—six matches and 90 runs—but it includes a documented debut and a 43 from 29 balls. The separate competition totals show both his all-round domestic case and how much IPL evidence is available after one season.