ETPL Stars Who Can Be Picked In IPL 2027 Auction

ETPL players who can be picked in IPL. [Source - ETPL]

The inaugural European T20 Premier League 2026 proved to be a big hit. The tournament brought together emerging players from European associate nations alongside several established global T20 stars, creating an exciting platform for talent.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers were crowned inaugural champions after beating Belfast Wolves by seven wickets in the final at The Village in Dublin. Several standout performers could now attract attention ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.

The ETPL 2026 showcased several exciting performers who could enter the IPL 2027 auction radar. Their performances against quality opposition may attract franchises searching for overseas and emerging T20 talent.

Mark Chapman

Mark Chapman played a huge role in Belfast Wolves’ run to the final, although they ultimately fell short. The left-hander enjoyed an excellent ETPL 2026 campaign, scoring 283 runs in 10 innings at an impressive strike-rate of 162.64.

(Mark Chapman stats in ETPL 2026)

Chapman was arguably among the competition’s best middle-order batters, hitting 17 sixes, second only to Tim David. His power-hitting was particularly effective in the middle-overs (7-16), where he struck at a remarkable 176.36.

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His improved pace-hitting adds another dimension to a game already strong against spin, particularly left-arm spinners. IPL 2027 teams seeking a left-handed middle-order batter who can also provide useful spin could find Chapman an intriguing option.

Brandon McMullen

Brandon McMullen is one associate-nation player from ETPL 2026 who could attract IPL 2027 auction interest. The Edinburgh Castle Rockers batter was instrumental in their title-winning campaign, finishing as their leading run-scorer with 356 runs at 154.11 strike-rate.

(Brandon McMullen batting stats in ETPL 2026)

Batting mostly at No.4, McMullen played a key role in Edinburgh’s middle-overs hitting, with the champions recording the best team strike-rate of 131.65. He smashed 16 sixes overall, including 11 in the middle-overs.

What could particularly attract IPL 2027 teams is his ability against spin. McMullen struck at 237.2 against left-arm spin, hitting quality bowlers like George Dockrell and Keshav Maharaj, making him an intriguing right-hander for middle-overs power-hitting roles.

Michael Bracewell

Michael Bracewell is surprisingly still without an IPL squad and could become a hot property at the IPL 2027 auction. The left-handed batter enjoyed a tremendous ETPL 2026 season, particularly with his off-spin, finishing joint-highest wicket-taker with 19 wickets.

His biggest attraction is his versatility with the ball. Bracewell can operate across all three phases, although most of his wickets came during the middle overs. That makes him particularly valuable in IPL 2027 auction for teams searching for a reliable off-spinner who can contribute with the bat.

(Michael Bracewell bowling stats across phases in ETPL 2026)

Bracewell’s batting role was limited in ETPL 2026, but his overall T20 numbers show another dimension. He has been striking at 144.9 in T20 cricket in 2026, meaning franchises could view him as a genuine all-phase batting option alongside his bowling versatility.

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