The IPL 2025 is going to set a significant milestone in the world of cricket this year as it breaks many traditions. First, the introduction of brand new captains in a number of teams, now featuring some of the youngest talents in the history, be it anything, the 2025 season is set to shine bright in the history books. The league starts on 22 March and will conclude on 25 May.
The IPL 2025 will feature many young talents, but the standout pick is obviously Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 13-year-old teenager was signed by the Rajasthan Royals for 1.1 crore INR in the IPL auction, becoming the youngest-ever player to play in the tournament. This season is special as teams try to balance their squad with both seasoned and fresh talents; this mix will be crucial for maintaining the tournament’s essence while also nurturing young talents.
Other players like Andre Siddharth (18 years old) and Shaik Rasheed (20 years old) are also among the youngest players to feature in this season. This could be a turning point in the evolution of cricket and the tournament itself, with young players taking over the spotlight. With that being said, let’s take a look at the fresh talents (under 20) who will feature in the IPL 2025.
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The Next Generation: Young Players Making Headlines For IPL 2025
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (13 years): He is the youngest first-class, test, and List A cricketer, and he became the youngest player to play in the IPL as well. He scored 400 runs in just five matches for Bihar in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. He was acquired by the Rajasthan Royals for the 2025 season.
- Andre Siddharth (18 years): Andre Siddharth was acquired by Chennai Super Kings, and he has scored 612 runs in First Class Cricket in just eight matches. He is known for his explosive right arm batting, and this IPL season might give him an opportunity to become a key player in the future.
- Allah Ghazanfar (18 years): He joined Mumbai Indians for the upcoming season of the IPL and is an Afghani cricketer who has a great right-arm off spinner and has taken six wickets for 26 runs in both ODI and List A matches.
- Arshin Kulkarni (19 years): He was acquired by the Lucknow Super Giants, considering his impressive all-rounder abilities. He has scored a total of 324 runs in just 14 T20 matches and also took 10 wickets in the same format. He will be under the spotlight as the IPL 2025 season begins.
- Musheer Khan (19 years): He is also a part of Punjab Kings after his recent impressive batting performances. He broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record to become the youngest Mumbai batter to score a century in the Ranji Trophy final. He is also a left-arm spinner, which adds up to his overall performance. He will be a key player to watch out for in the IPL 2025.
- Swastik Chikara (19 years): He is also a promising young player signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He has scored a total of 200 runs in just six matches of List A matches. He is known for his aggressive style, and this might be his grand breakthrough in the cricket world.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (20 years): He was retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders after his impressive performance in the last season when the team won the IPL Trophy. All eyes will be on him this year, too, as he tries to help his team defend its title.
- Vipraaj Nigam (20 years): He was picked by the Delhi Capitals for his impressive batting record. He has scored 404 runs in just three matches in First Class cricket, 220 runs in five List A matches, and 171 runs in seven T20s. He’s a promising young talent that could prove to be beneficial for the team in the IPL 2025.
- Kumar Kushagra (20 years): Kumar Kushagra joined the Gujarat Titans under the captaincy of Shubhman Gill, who is known for his trust in young players. He has scored a total of 1245 runs in 19 FC matches and 700 runs in LA matches. He will have the required stage to develop his skills further and make a significant contribution to the team’s overall performance in IPL 2025.
Overall, we can expect to see some ground-breaking debuts in the upcoming season of IPL, the tournament has also proved to be really successful for young talents like Prithvi Shaw and Harpreet Brar. This season will also commence with high expectations, so stay tuned for more updates.
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