Vipraj Nigam Impresses on IPL Debut for Delhi Capitals Vipraj Nigam made his debut memorable debut in IPL 2025, playing for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants at the Vizag Stadium. The young leg-spinner from Uttar Pradesh grabbed attention with his all-round performance, doing well with both bat and ball. He gave Delhi an early breakthrough by dismissing Aiden Markram. Later, he showed his batting skills by fighting hard and keeping DC’s hopes alive.

After the match, Kuldeep Yadav praised him. "Vipraj was a batter during his Under-19 days but later started bowling leg-spin. He understands his batting well and plays fearless shots. He has been working hard on his bowling and is turning the ball nicely," Kuldeep said. "

VIPRAJ NIGAM - THE 20 YEAR OLD SUPERSTAR FOR DELHI CAPITALS. 🫡

- 39 (15) on debut for DC in a 206 run chase. One of the finest striking by Vipraj, a knock to remember. pic.twitter.com/wbiKeuWHcx

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 24, 2025

He is a very talented player. He did well in the UP Premier League and also performed well in the Ranji Trophy. His big hitting surprised me, I hadn’t seen him bat like this before. I believe he has a bright future ahead," he added. Who is Vipraj Nigam? Vipraj Nigam is a promising leg-spinner from Uttar Pradesh. He played very well in the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, taking eight wickets in seven matches.

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He showed his batting skills and brutal power by smashing 27 runs in eight balls in a match against Andhra Pradesh. Before IPL 2025, he impressed in a Delhi Capitals practice match, scoring 54 off 29 balls with seven boundaries and two sixes. His performances earned him a ₹50 lakh contract in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Vipraj Nigam is an Indian cricketer who just made his debut as a leg-spin bowler for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at age 20. Born on 28th July 2004, Nigam has created buzz around his potential in domestic cricket.

Vipraj Nigam Claims First IPL Wicket of His Career in His First Match

New cricketer Vipraj Nigam made his first match a special one by taking a wicket in his first over in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 20-year-old debuted in the league and everyone was impressed with his bowling.

A Dream Debut:
Vipraj performed decently in his first IPL match. He bowled impressively and picked his maiden wicket in his first over. It's a feat of singular merit for any emerging cricketer as it's an original and electrifying experience to take a wicket in the very first over of a player's debut match in an IPL.Whom Did He Dismiss?

MAIDEN IPL WICKET FOR 20 YEAR OLD VIPRAJ NIGAM.

- He's playing his first IPL match and he picked wicket in first over. pic.twitter.com/iqzXBaa0DU

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) March 24, 2025

Vipraj dismissed: veteran batter and his first-class performance was even more impressive. His bowling was meticulously planned, and the batter fell into it. The excitement on his face and the support of his teammates revealed how much this meant to him.
Reactions and Appreciation

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Cricket enthusiasts, commentators, and ex-players welcomed Vipraj's performance with appreciation. There were congratulatory messages across social media sites, praising him for his future potential as a star. His team captain was also appreciative of his effort, stating that such a strong beginning is an excellent sign for the team.