The Indian Premier League has gained popularity over the years and become extremely famous, but one of the biggest positives is the arrival of a new Italian player in the Mega Auction. Thomas Jack Draca has registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction which is scheduled to take place on November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Of the 1,574 players registered for the auction, 1,165 are Indian and 409 foreigners. The only Italian in the overseas category is a right-arm seamer.

Thomas Draca: the 1st Italian player in the IPL mega-auction

A 24-year-old bowler, he recently represented Brampton Wolves for the Global T20 Canada 2024, he left quite a remark with his exceptional bowling skills. Draca topped the charts and was the second highest wicket-taker taking 11 wickets at an average of 10.63 with an economy of 6.88.

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He took 3/18 in four overs against Surrey and helped his team defend the total of 198, going further to win the match by 59 runs. This performance is considered his personal best. He also recorded excellent figures of 3/10 and 3/30, helping his team finish second in the points table.

Even though the Brampton Wolves lost in the second qualifying match against the Toronto Nationals, Draca’s stellar performance did not go unnoticed in the cricketing world. His performances led to his recent signing by MI Emirates for the upcoming ILT20 in the UAE.

WATCH – Thomas Draca fires Kyle Mayers & Sunil Narine

An Italian player signed up for the IPL 2025 mega auction, and I thought it would be Wayne Madsen or Joe Burns. But what I found out was that it was Thomas Draca, who was part of MI Emirates during ILT20. #IPL2025 #Italy #IPLAuction2025 #MumbaiIndians #CSK #RCB pic.twitter.com/dcvdJlBq0E

– Chandan Pargi (@rxn_13) November 6, 2024

Thomas Draca showed his bowling prowess when he bowled to Kyle Mayers and Sunil Narine, he left them in complete disbelief. This showed his potential to become a lethal bowler putting the Brampton Wolves in a very strong position.

Draca: a promising young talent, will he become big at auction?

Draca made his international debut this year in June against Luxembourg where he put up a dazzling show with figures of 2/15 in four overs in a 77-run victory. In the four T20I appearances so far, Draca has taken eight wickets at an average of 8.50 and an economy of 4.25, and his best figures were 3/9 against the Isle of Man.

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In the IPL auction, Draca applied in the all-rounder category with a base price of INR 30 Lakh. Time will tell if any IPL franchise will be interested in this Italian cricketer, who has already gained popularity in the T20 circuit around the world.