ipl 2025 top young players

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) witnessed numerous players who are yet to play an international match making a significant impact, with some players scoring centuries, while others excelled in taking wickets and showcasing their all-round capabilities. Notably, some participants were as young as 14 and 17 years old, generating considerable excitement among cricket enthusiasts, and several players went on six-hitting spree. There may be ample opportunities for many of these young uncapped players from the IPL to stake their claim for a place in the Indian team. Here is a list of young players who stole the limelight in this year’s IPL. Vaibhav Suryavanshi Rajasthan Royals batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi during the IPL T20 Match at the Sawai Man Singh Cricket Stadium in Jaipur. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Rajasthan Royal’s (RR) Vaibhav Suryavanshi was only 13 years old when he was selected during the mega auction last December. By the age of 14, in May, he achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest player to score an IPL century, reaching the milestone in just 35 balls, and the second fastest ever, against the Gujarat Titans. His exceptional skill in strokeplay and his great performance 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 includes 24 sixes and 18 fours. He played in the domestic Ranji Trophy red-ball competition when he was 12 years old and has represented the Indian Under-19 tean against Australia, scoring a 58-ball century. Suryavanshi also made a triple hundred in a local tournament for Bihar. Priyansh Arya Punjab Kings’ batter Priyansh Arya plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Qualifier 2 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. | Photo Credit: PTI Punjab Kings’ uncapped player, Priyansh Arya’s hour of glory came against Chennai Super Kings in Mullanpur, where he scored an impressive century, contributing to his team’s victory. In the 17 matches he played in this edition, the all-rounder scored 475 runs and hit 25 sixes and 55 fours. While leading the Delhi U-19 team, the left-hander made a name for himself, thanks to his six-hitting abilities. Arya excelled with consistent performance, accumulating runs at an astonishing strike rate and breaking records with his sixes. Punjab Kings secured him for ₹1 crore. Ayush Mhatre Chennai Super Kings’ batter Ayush Mhatre plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. | Photo Credit: PTI Chennai Super Kings’ Ayush Mhatre hogged limelight after he scored 94 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). While CSK lost the game, 17-year-old Mhatre was hailed as a game-changer and has proved that he could 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 got his maiden IPL contract when CSK signed him as a replacement for Ruturaj Gaikwad for ₹30 lakh. Vipraj Nigam Delhi Capitals’ Vipraj NIgam in action during a match. | Photo Credit: Reuters Delhi Capitals’ (DC) leg-spinning all-rounder, Vipraj Nigam, has made a mark for himself not only through his bowling skills but also as a competent batsman in this year’s IPL. Nigam grabbed the attention when his 15-ball 39 helped DC to a record chase of 210 runs from a precarious 113/6. In 14 matches, he has scored 142 runs, including 23 boundaries, and has also claimed 11 wickets. Nigam, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, was signed for ₹50 lakh. Ashwani Kumar Mumbai Indians Ashwani Kumar celebrate the wicket of Punjab Kings batsman during The TATA IPL 2025 Cricket Match Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji Mumbai Indians’ (MI) Ashwani Kumar is a left-arm fast bowler from Punjab, who became a sensation right after his debut match against Kolkata Knight Riders, picking up 4/24 in his three-over spell, thereby playing a crucial role in restricting KKR to 116. He was also 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 action during their IPL T20 eleminator match at the New Chandigarh Stadium. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Gujarat Titans’ (GT) uncapped player, R. Sai Kishore, has been with the team since its inception, but he has played only 15 matches. The slow left-arm orthodox spinner from Tamil Nadu has claimed 19 wickets. The Tamil Nadu Ranji captain has been a consistent player on the domestic circuit with over 350 wickets to his credit. GT used their RTM (Right to Match) card to secure him for ₹2 crore. Nehal Wadhera Punjab Kings’ batter Nehal Wadhera plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Qualifier 2 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. | Photo Credit: PTI Punjab Kings’ Nehal Wadhera was involved in a match-turning 84-run partnership for the fourth wicket with skipper Shreyas Iyer in the Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians. In the 16 matches he played in this season, Wadhera managed to score 369 runs at a strike rate of 150.64, including 49 boundaries. The southpaw made who his debut IPL match with the Mumbai Indians in 2023 was retained in the same team in 2024, but Punjab Kings swooped in on him at the IPL 2025 mega-auction and secured him for ₹4.2 crore after a bidding war with CSK and GT. Prabhsimran Singh Punjab Kings’ Prabhsimran Singh plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Qualifier 1 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in New Chandigarh. | Photo Credit: PTI Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) Prabhsimran Singh made his presence in the team stronger by consistently notching up significant scores, including 60 off 34 balls against Rajasthan…