5. Kwena Maphaka (Rajasthan Royals)

Kwena Maphaka is getting a fresh start in the IPL2025 after being picked by Rajasthan Royals for INR 1.5 crore. Last season, he was with Mumbai Indians but didn’t have a great season, playing only two matches and taking just one wicket while conceding 89 runs. His economy rate of 14.83 was high, which might be why he didn’t get more chances in the IPL 2024.

After that, Maphaka has played very well in SA20, where he plays for Paarl Royals. His best deliveries are the ones he pitches on a back-of-a-length, making life difficult for batters in SA20. With his hard work and the right guidance, he has the talent to make a mark in the IPL. This move to Rajasthan Royals gives him a fresh opportunity to prove himself again.

4. Bevon Jacobs (Mumbai Indians)

Bevon Jacobs, the only overseas player on this list, is a hard-hitting batter from South Africa with some experience in New Zealand’s domestic cricket. Before the auction, he had played just six T20 matches, but Mumbai Indians saw his potential and signed him for ₹20 lakh.

Since then, he has played 20 T20 games, scoring 423 runs at an average of 32.53 and a strike rate of over 148. With two fifties and a top score of 90*, he is a powerful hitter that MI will be excited to use in the upcoming season.

3. C Andre Siddarth (Chennai Super Kings)

C Andre Siddarth comes from a cricketing family and is the nephew of Tamil Nadu’s experienced player S Sharath. He hasn’t played a T20 match yet, but his performances in first-class cricket have already made people take notice.

At just 18, he was one of Tamil Nadu’s standout players in the Ranji Trophy, scoring 612 runs in 12 innings at an average of 68.00, with a century and five fifties. Chennai Super Kings have a history of developing young talent, and Siddarth will be hoping to follow that path in IPL 2025.

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2. Robin Minz (Mumbai Indians)

Robin Minz was supposed to make his IPL debut in 2024 with Gujarat Titans, but a road accident ruled him out of the season. Even though he couldn’t play, his talent was clear, and Mumbai Indians picked him up for ₹65 lakh more than twice his base price of ₹30 lakh.

The wicketkeeper-batter from Jharkhand is known for his power-hitting, with a strike rate of 181 in T20s, though he has only played a few matchesin first-class . He has already impressed in domestic cricket, and MI’s belief in him shows they see him as a potential game-changer this IPL season.

1.Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)

Biggest surprises of the IPL 2025 auction was Rajasthan Royals picking up 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for ₹1.1 crore. Born in 2011, he is now the youngest player in IPL history.

Even at such a young age, the left-handed batter has already made a strong impression in youth cricket in the U-19 Tournament. He smashed a 58-ball century for India U-19 against Australia and he was the top scorer in the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, scoring 176 runs in five matches. He even made his first-class debut for Bihar when he was just 12 years old. Now, all eyes will be on him as Rajasthan Royals give him a chance to shine on the big stage like IPL.

Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a talent nursery, and upcoming talents have been given the perfect platform to establish themselves. With the next season in 2025, some of India's budding cricketers are ready to take the spotlight. Here are ten young players who could be the next sensation in IPL 2025.

1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)

At the age of just 13, Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history by being the youngest player ever picked in an IPL auction. Rajasthan Royals put their money on his big-hitting abilities, signing him up for ₹1.10 crore. Despite being very young, his raw talent has already made people compare him with some of the greatest hitters in the game.

2. Mayank Yadav (Lucknow Super Giants)

Mayank Yadav is the actual fast-bowling sensation, regularly delivering balls above 150 km/h. His aggression, bounce, and speed are already making cricket enthusiasts' hearts skip a beat, and he could well turn out to be a game-changing asset for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.

3. Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings)

A promising opening-order batsman, Priyansh Arya has been going around in the domestic circuit. Punjab Kings would hope that consistency at the shorter format finds reflection in the large format too, where he can be the final nail in nailing down their batting lineup.

4. Nitish Kumar Reddy (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Nitish Kumar Reddy is a spine-tingling all-round option who impressed both with the bat and with the ball. He can offer dashing match-winning knocks as well as crucial overs and could be a game-changer in the Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

5. Gurjapneet Singh (Chennai Super Kings)

Chennai Super Kings do have a propensity to invest money in young and talented fast bowlers, and Gurjapneet Singh is their newest addition. Having raw pace coupled with sharp accuracy, he might prove to be a useful bowler for CSK in the next season.

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6. Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals)

A current staple in IPL, Riyan Parag continues to grow and improve as a cricketer. His batting capabilities and efficient leg-spin contribute him to being an exciting all-round cricketer for Rajasthan Royals. It can be 2025 when he fixes in as an IPL regular with stability.

7. Harshit Rana (Kolkata Knight Riders)

A temperamental young pacer, Harshit Rana has the aggressive mindset to succeed at the highest level. With bright showings in domestic cricket to his credit, he could become a key cog in the Kolkata Knight Riders' pace unit.

8. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans)

Sai Sudharsan has already proved his worth in previous IPL seasons by impressing one with his ability to build an innings and score runs when needed. Gujarat Titans will rely on him to firm up their batting order in 2025.

9. Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals)

A  wicketkeeper-batsman, Dhruv Jurel is a pressure player. With an inclination to take bowlers on and play aggressive knocks, he is an important player for Rajasthan Royals, and he could have a breakout season in 2025.

10. Tilak Varma (Mumbai Indians)

Tilak Varma has already proved himself to be among the most promising young batting sensations in India. With his exquisite stroke play and calm attitude, Mumbai Indians will expect him to be one of their key middle-order contributors in IPL 2025.

Top 5 Uncapped Players to Watch in IPL 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is renowned for providing young and uncapped players with the opportunity to make a name for themselves. They have not played for their respective national teams as yet, but IPL 2025 may prove to be their break. These are five uncapped players worth watching this season.

1. Shashank Singh (Punjab Kings)
Role: Batsman
Shashank Singh is the most thrilling uncapped player in IPL 2025. He was among just two players retained by Punjab Kings ahead of the auction. In IPL 2024, he had made 354 runs at a strike rate of 164.65 and an average of 44.25. His quick run-scoring capability makes him an essential player for his side this season.

2. Robin Minz (Mumbai Indians)
Role: Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Robin Minz, a young and explosive batsman, is likely to make a big difference for Mumbai Indians.He was initially signed up by Gujarat Titans in 2024, but an accident prevented him from playing. Now he returns and will display his power-hitting skills in IPL 2025.

3. Suryansh Shedge (Punjab Kings)
Role: All-Rounder
Suryansh Shedge was one of the main Mumbai players in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He possessed a fine strike rate of 251.92 and even took eight wickets in nine games. His ability to perform both as a batsman and a bowler makes him a key player for Punjab Kings this season.

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4. Aryan Juyal (Lucknow Super Giants)
Role: Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Aryan Juyal is an underage top-order batter who did terrifically in first-class cricket. He was outstanding in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with a sharp 29-ball half-century.With Lucknow Super Giants, he will hope to continue his aggressive style and make his mark at the international level.

5. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)
Role: Batsman
Only 13 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the youngest cricketer to ever be drafted in an IPL auction. He was hired by the Rajasthan Royals for ₹1 crore ($130,000). With his good showings in junior cricket, including a century against the U-19 team of Australia, he is one to watch out for in the future.

Opening batter Vaibhav Suryawanshi starred with a consecutive half-century to help his team into the U-19 Asia Cup Final as they beat Sri Lanka U19 by seven wickets in Sharjah.

The 13-year-old batter became the youngest cricketer ever to be brought in the IPL Auction. He smashed 67 off 36, including six fours and five sixes helping his team chase the target with 170 balls to spare.

India will lock horns with Bangladesh in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Bangladesh U-19 also defeated Pakistan U-19 by seven wickets as they chased the target of 117 in 22.1 overs quite comfortably. The surprising thing is that both the sides Pakistan U-19 and Sri Lanka U-19 won all their league games but they won't be playing the Final now. India U-19 started their campaign with a defeat against Pakistan U-19 by 43 runs but bounced back in style to storm into the Finals. 

Sri Lanka U-19 opted to bat first but managed to score 173 in 46.2 overs even after contributions from Lakvin Abeysinghe (69 off 110) and Sharujan Shanmuganathan (42 off 78). Indian bowlers were in full control as Chetan Sharma 3 for 34, Kiran Chormale 2 for 32 and Ayush Mhatre (2 for 37) restricted Sri Lanka U-19 to 176.

Ayush Mhatre shined with the bat as well as he scored 34 off 28 and added 91 runs for the opening stand with Vaibhav Suryawanshi. Vaibhav went berserk behind the Sri Lankan bowlers as he started with back-to-back sixes and a boundary off Sigera who gave away 31 runs in his opening over.

 Vihas Thewmika gave Sri Lanka the first breakthrough as he dismissed Ayush Mhatre for 34. But Vaibhav Suryawanshi kept batting with C Andre Siddharth who scored 22 off 27. Vaibhav was dismissed by Praveen Maneesha for 67 off 36 balls.

Skipper Mohamed Amaan 25*(26) and KP Karthikeya 11*(14) completed the chase in 21.4 overs.

After 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to be picked in the IPL auction history, he entered into controversy.

On the second day of the IPL 2025 mega auction, Vaibhav Suryavanshi was involved in a little bidding war between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals from his base price of INR 30 lakh. Ultimately, the Royals won the bid for INR 1.10 crore. While Suryavanshi was already in the news for his cricketing talents, the little bid war wasn’t a surprise. In fact, even a little more bidding war wouldn’t surprise.

According to the official IPL website, Vaibhav Suryavanshi was 13 years old at the time of the auction. However, he is in the controversy for the age-fudging.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi's age confusion

The controversy has been raised after the resurfacing of one of his old interviews, which confuses his real age. In April 2023, BNN News Benipatti uploaded an interview with Vaibhav, where the teenage cricketer claimed that he would be 14 years old in September. According to this report, Vaibhav should be 15 years old during the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Even if the controversial video is correct, Vaibhav would still be the youngest player to be signed in the IPL auction history. The 16-year-old Prayas Ray Barman was the previous record holder in this list when the Royal Challengers Bangalore (presently Royal Challengers Bengaluru) bought Barman for INR 1.50 crore from the IPL 2019 auction. 

Father is confident

While Vaibhav is in the age-fudging controversy, his father is confident and ready to go through the necessary tests to prove Vaibhav’s official age is correct.

Vaibhav’s father told the PTI, “When he was 8 and half years old he first appeared for a BCCI bone test. He has already played India U-19. We don’t fear anyone. He can again undergo age test.”

Putting the controversy aside, Vaibhav has an opportunity to become the youngest player in IPL history. Even if he doesn’t get an opportunity in the IPL 2025, he still has a great opportunity to develop his skills under the head coach, Rahul Dravid. 

In recent times, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been in the news for creating histories at a very early age. After he became the youngest cricketer to be present for the IPL 2025 mega auction, Rajasthan Royals picked him, making him the youngest to be picked in the IPL auction history.

Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 574 players names for the mega auction of the IPL 2025. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was one of the uncapped Indian players out of 318 uncapped players. While he was the 491st player in the mega auction list, he was the 69th player in the uncapped batter category (UBA9).

On the second day of the mega auction for the IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals (RR) picked the early teenager Suryavanshi for INR 1.10 crore. His base price was set for INR 30 lakh, from where Delhi Capitals opened the bidding war. It will be interesting to see if he makes his IPL debut in the upcoming IPL 2025. Whatever, the teenage cricketer will be prepared by the new RR head coach Rahul Dravid, who already played an important role in developing the present generations of Indian cricket as the India U19 and India A head coach. 

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi has already experienced first-class cricket

At the age of 12 years and 284 days, Suryavanshi made his first-class debut. He was the second youngest player to make a first-class cricket debut in Indian cricket. Since his debut for Bihar in January 2024, he has played five first-class matches where the left-handed batter has scored 100 runs, with his highest score of 41 runs. As a left-arm spinner, he has also taken one wicket. 

Suryavanshi scored a century against Australia U19

Last September, while Australia U19 toured India for a two-match Youth Test series, Suryavanshi scored a century at Chennai. With that century at the age of 13 years and 187 days (age as per the start of the Youth Test match), he became the youngest cricketer to hit a century in U19 Test history. He scored 104 runs in the first innings of that match. 

According to the data available, Suryavanshi broke the record of Pakistan cricketer Nasir Jamshed, who set the record at the age of 15 years and 102 days (age as per the start of the Youth Test match). 

Suryavanshi also participated in the Quadrangular U19 ODI series 2023

In November 2023, Suryavanshi served for India B U19 in the Quadrangular U19 ODI series and scored 177 runs in six innings with an average of 29.50 and a strike rate of 90.30, including two half-centuries.