The 18th version of the Indian Premier League (IPL) witnessed quite a few players who are but to play a global match making a big affect, with some players scoring centuries, whereas others excelled in taking wickets and showcasing their all-round capabilities. Notably, some individuals had been as younger as 14 and 17 years previous, producing appreciable pleasure amongst cricket fans, and several other players went on six-hitting spree.
There could also be ample alternatives for a lot of of those younger uncapped players from the IPL to stake their declare for a spot in the Indian crew. Here is a listing of younger players who stole the limelight in this year’s IPL.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Rajasthan Royals batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi throughout the IPL T20 Match at the Sawai Man Singh Cricket Stadium in Jaipur.
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Rajasthan Royal’s (RR) Vaibhav Suryavanshi was solely 13 years previous when he was chosen throughout the mega public sale final December. By the age of 14, in May, he achieved the exceptional feat of turning into the youngest participant to attain an IPL century, reaching the milestone in simply 35 balls, and the second quickest ever, towards the Gujarat Titans. His distinctive talent in strokeplay and his nice efficiency on such a grand stage captured the admiration of the sport’s legends. RR acquired him for ₹1.1 crore.
In seven matches, Suryavanshi scored 252 runs which incorporates 24 sixes and 18 fours.
He performed in the home Ranji Trophy red-ball competitors when he was 12 years previous and has represented the Indian Under-19 tean towards Australia, scoring a 58-ball century. Suryavanshi additionally made a triple hundred in a neighborhood event for Bihar.
Priyansh Arya
Punjab Kings’ batter Priyansh Arya performs a shot throughout the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Qualifier 2 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad.
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Punjab Kings’ uncapped participant, Priyansh Arya’s hour of glory got here towards Chennai Super Kings in Mullanpur, the place he scored a formidable century, contributing to his crew’s victory. In the 17 matches he performed in this version, the all-rounder scored 475 runs and hit 25 sixes and 55 fours.
While main the Delhi U-19 crew, the left-hander made a reputation for himself, because of his six-hitting talents. Arya excelled with constant efficiency, accumulating runs at an astonishing strike charge and breaking information along with his sixes. Punjab Kings secured him for ₹1 crore.
Ayush Mhatre
Chennai Super Kings’ batter Ayush Mhatre performs a shot throughout the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad.
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Chennai Super Kings’ Ayush Mhatre hogged limelight after he scored 94 towards Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). While CSK misplaced the recreation, 17-year-old Mhatre was hailed as a game-changer and has proved that he may very well be one for the future. In seven matches, he scored 240 runs with 42 boundaries (11 sixes and 31 fours).
The right-handed batter from Mumbai obtained his maiden IPL contract when CSK signed him as a substitute for Ruturaj Gaikwad for ₹30 lakh.
Vipraj Nigam
Delhi Capitals’ Vipraj NIgam in motion throughout a match.
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Delhi Capitals’ (DC) leg-spinning all-rounder, Vipraj Nigam, has made a mark for himself not solely via his bowling expertise but additionally as a reliable batsman in this year’s IPL. Nigam grabbed the consideration when his 15-ball 39 helped DC to a document chase of 210 runs from a precarious 113/6. In 14 matches, he has scored 142 runs, together with 23 boundaries, and has additionally claimed 11 wickets.
Nigam, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, was signed for ₹50 lakh.
Ashwani Kumar
Mumbai Indians Ashwani Kumar have a good time the wicket of Punjab Kings batsman throughout The TATA IPL 2025 Cricket Match Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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Mumbai Indians’ (MI) Ashwani Kumar is a left-arm quick bowler from Punjab, who turned a sensation proper after his debut match towards Kolkata Knight Riders, selecting up 4/24 in his three-over spell, thereby taking part in a vital position in proscribing KKR to 116. He was additionally named the Player-of-the-Match. In seven matches, Kumar claimed 11 wickets.
MI signed him for ₹30 lakh.
Sai Kishore
Gujarat Titans bowler Sai Kishore in motion throughout their IPL T20 eleminator match at the New Chandigarh Stadium.
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Gujarat Titans’ (GT) uncapped participant, R. Sai Kishore, has been with the crew since its inception, however he has performed solely 15 matches. The gradual left-arm orthodox spinner from Tamil Nadu has claimed 19 wickets.
The Tamil Nadu Ranji captain has been a constant participant on the home circuit with over 350 wickets to his credit score. GT used their RTM (Right to Match) card to safe him for ₹2 crore.
Nehal Wadhera
Punjab Kings’ batter Nehal Wadhera performs a shot throughout the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Qualifier 2 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad.
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Punjab Kings’ Nehal Wadhera was concerned in a match-turning 84-run partnership for the fourth wicket with skipper Shreyas Iyer in the Qualifier 2 towards Mumbai Indians. In the 16 matches he performed in this season, Wadhera managed to attain 369 runs at a strike charge of 150.64, together with 49 boundaries.
The southpaw made who his debut IPL match with the Mumbai Indians in 2023 was retained in the similar crew in 2024, however Punjab Kings swooped in on him at the IPL 2025 mega-auction and secured him for ₹4.2 crore after a bidding warfare with CSK and GT.
Prabhsimran Singh
Punjab Kings’ Prabhsimran Singh performs a shot throughout the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Qualifier 1 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in New Chandigarh.
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Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) Prabhsimran Singh made his presence in the crew stronger by persistently notching up important scores, together with 60 off 34 balls towards Rajasthan Royals and 91 off 48 balls towards Lucknow Super Giants. The wicketkeeper-batter made his entry into the IPL when PBKS signed him at the 2019 public sale and have become a core member of the crew after he was retained constantly until 2025.
Prabhsimran scored 549 runs in 17 matches this season.
Naman Dhir
Mumbai Indians’ Naman Dhir
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Naman Dhir has the second finest strike charge amongst the Mumbai Indians batters this season. Dhir, who is an all-rounder, has the most runs in loss of life overs in the IPL 2025, having managed 252 runs at a shocking strike charge of 182.61. He hit scored 13 sixes and 24 fours. He was acquired by MI for ₹5.25 crore.
Vignesh Puthur
Mumbai Indians’ Vignesh Puthur bowls a supply throughout the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians, in Hyderabad.
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Mumbai Indians’ Vignesh Puthur impressed everybody on his debut, with a three-wicket haul towards CSK. His maiden wicket was of CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Vignesh, who hails from Kerala’s Malappuram, is a left-arm wrist-spinner, which is a uncommon breed in cricket. He hadn’t performed a single home recreation earlier than that includes in MI’s taking part in XI.
In 5 matches, he claimed six wickets earlier than being dominated out with an damage. Even if he has by no means performed for Kerala, it was his stint with Alleppey Ripples in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) that modified his luck, and he ultimately went on to catch the eye of MI’s expertise scout and was summoned for trials in Mumbai.
He was picked for ₹30 lakh in the public sale.
Digvesh Rathi
Lucknow Super Giants’ Digvesh Rathi bowls throughout the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match towards Sunrisers Hyderabad, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
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Lucknow Super Giants’ Digvesh Rathi grabbed the consideration after he snared DC captain Axar Patel as his maiden IPL wicket. He additionally took one other wicket in the similar match. Rathi scalped 14 in 13 matches at an economic system charge of 8.25 .
But Rathi breached the IPL Code of Conduct 3 times this season and was additionally suspended from a match, having accrued 5 demerit factors after three separate offenses of the similar nature. His now customary “tick in notebook” celebration by which he breached the Code of Conduct additionally went viral on social media.
The leg-break bowler from Delhi was picked by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹30 lakh.
Published – June 04, 2025 10:46 am IST
