Matching the final bid price of his new teammate Kartik Sharma, Prashant became the joint-most expensive player in TATA IPL Auction history when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) acquired his services for a stunning INR 14.2 Crore during the TATA IPL 2026 Auction. A left-handed batter who has an appetite for six-hitting and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, Prashant is seen as a replacement for Ravindra Jadeja. CSK, known for nurturing young talents, have shown great promise in 20-year-old Prashant after he displayed his talents at a CSK trial last year and performed well in BCCI Under-23 tournaments. At one point before his surprise bid price at the auction, he played six matches in seven days dividing his time between the BCCI men’s U-23 State-A One-Day Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His fearless approach and versatility have made him a valuable asset in the shortest format. The youngster now steps onto the big stage with a chance to establish himself as a crucial contributor down the order for the five-time IPL champions.