The wait is over IPL 2025 is set to start on March 22, and cricket fans are in for a thrilling season. With 10 teams battling it out across 78 matches in this league, you see the last over thrillers and some great batting-bowling performances
This year should be the most exciting IPL season ever because the debutants are stepping onto the big stage, ready to prove themselves.
Here are five players who are making their IPL debut this year:
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1. Priyansh Arya: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Punjab Kings went big for Priyansh Arya, snapping him up for INR 3.80 crore. Why? Because he’s been on fire in domestic cricket.
| DPL 2025 | 608 runs | Avg: 67.56 | SR: 198.69 |
| SMAT 2024-25 | 325 runs | Avg: 40.63 | SR: 176.63 |
Arya is an explosive opener who can take on bowlers from ball one. If Prabhsimran Singh or Josh Inglis struggles, don’t be surprised to see him grab a top-order spot and make an instant impact.
2. Jacob Bethell: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB secured English all-rounder Jacob Bethell for INR 2.6 crore, and he could be their X-factor in the middle order.
| T20 Stats (Since 2024) | 63 innings | 1640 runs | SR: 140.77 |
Bethell’s ability to take on spinners makes him a perfect fit for RCB’s batting lineup. Plus, being a left-hander adds variety. Expect him to play fearless cricket and entertain the crowd.
3. Ryan Rickelton: Mumbai Indians (MI)
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Mumbai Indians grabbed South African opener Ryan Rickelton for INR 1 crore. His form? Red hot.
| SA20 2025 | 336 runs | Avg: 48.00 | SR: 178.72 |
| T20 Stats (Since 2024) | 1091 runs | Avg: 52 | SR: 169.1 |
With his clean stroke play, Rickelton could be the perfect partner for Rohit Sharma at the top. Don’t be shocked if he becomes a consistent match-winner for MI.
4. Xavier Bartlett: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
PBKS made a smart move by signing Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett for INR 75 lakh. He’s a proven wicket-taker in T20 cricket.
| T20 Career | 71 matches | 91 wickets | Avg: 21.06 |
Bartlett was a key player for Brisbane Heat in BBL 2024-25, finishing as their second-highest wicket-taker with 12 scalps. PBKS will be banking on him to deliver in IPL 2025.
5. Aniket Verma: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Madhya Pradesh’s Aniket Verma is an under-the-radar talent, but SRH saw his potential and picked him up. His MP T20 2024 numbers speak for themselves.
| MP T20 2024 | 6 innings | 273 runs | Avg: 54.60 |
Verma’s fearless batting could make him SRH’s secret weapon in the middle order. If given the opportunity, he could be one of the breakout stars of the season.
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