The 2026 edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) concluded on Sunday, August 30, with South Delhi Superstarz defeating Central Delhi Kings in the final. The summit clash was played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.Asked to bat first, Central Delhi Kings finished at 182/8, with opening batter Samarth Singh top-scoring with 51 off 27 balls, hitting seven fours and one six. For the South Delhi side, Divansh Rawat made an impact with figures of 3/17 in four overs.In response, Anmol Sharma scored 62 off 41 balls, smashing six fours and three sixes.
Meanwhile, Ankit Dabas remained unbeaten on 62 off 34 balls, hitting five fours and four sixes, as South Delhi Superstarz won by seven wickets, chasing down the target in 18.2 overs.During the tournament, several young players made an impact with their performances. On that note, here we look at five players from the Delhi Premier League who scouts must keep an eye on for IPL 2027.#1 Anshuman HoodaPart of the title-winning South Delhi Superstarz side, right-arm seamer Anshuman Hooda emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the Delhi Premier League 2026.The 25-year-old featured in 10 games during the tournament and claimed 22 wickets at an average of 15.54, a strike rate of 9.36, and an economy rate of 9.96.
His best figures of 5/24 came against the East Delhi Riders, further highlighting his potential and making him an exciting prospect to watch out for.#2 Yash BhatiaNew Delhi Strikers missed out on a playoff spot in Delhi Premier League 2026, finishing fifth. However, their young batter Yash Bhatia stood out with his impressive performances.Yash featured in nine games during the tournament and amassed 357 runs at an average of 59.50 and a strike rate of 158.66, hitting four fifties, with his best score being an unbeaten 90.
Given his consistent performances throughout the tournament, IPL
Given his consistent performances throughout the tournament, IPL franchises might be keen on the youngster.#3 Money GrewalCentral Delhi Kings seamer Money Grewal also enjoyed an impressive campaign in Delhi Premier League 2026. In 13 games, the 25-year-old picked up 18 wickets to emerge as the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. He returned a bowling average of 24.55, a strike rate of 16.00, and an economy rate of 9.20, with best figures of 3/22.Money also has experience of featuring for Delhi in domestic cricket, having played eight first-class games, where he has claimed 22 wickets at an average of 27.95 and a strike rate of 50.00, with best figures of 3/27.#4 Ayush DosejaNext up is Ayush Doseja, who featured for West Delhi Lions in the Delhi Premier League 2026.
Before leaving the tournament midway to feature in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, the right-hander played eight games. He scored 301 runs at an average of 60.20 and a strike rate of 161.82, hitting three fifties.The 24-year-old has been equally impressive in first-class cricket, where he has scored 1,004 runs in eight games at an average of 91.27, with five fifties and four centuries to his name.#5 Yash DhullThe final player on the list is Central Delhi Kings captain Yash Dhull.
The right-hander played nine games before leaving to appear in the Duleep Trophy, scoring 410 runs at an average of 51.25 and a strike rate of 214.65, with three fifties and one century to his name.Dhull has previously appeared in four IPL games, scoring 16 runs. Meanwhile, in 35 T20s, the 23-year-old has amassed 1,087 runs at an average of 40.25 and a strike rate of 128.63, with seven fifties.
Given his recent impressive form, he could be on the radar of IPL franchises.
Source: www.sportskeeda.com
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