Young Talents to Watch out for in IPL 2025: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to bring thrilling cricket action with some of the best players in the world. Apart from the experienced stars, young talents will also grab attention. This season, several promising cricketers under 25 years of age will be looking to make a mark. These players, with their explosive batting, sharp bowling, and all-round skills, have the potential to become the future stars of Indian and international cricket. Let’s take a look at the young players to watch out for in IPL 2025.
Young Talents to watch out for in IPL 2025
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player in IPL history after being bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.10 crore at just 13 years old. The young batter from Bihar had already made his First-Class debut at 12 and caught the attention of scouts after smashing a 62-ball 104 in a Youth Test against Australia. He was also part of India’s U-19 Asia Cup squad, where he scored 176 runs at a strike rate of 145.5. Fans will be excited to see how this young prodigy performs in his debut IPL season.
2. Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings)
Priyansh Arya made headlines after hitting six sixes in an over during the inaugural Delhi Premier League. This powerful display of hitting led to a bidding war at the IPL 2025 auction, with Punjab Kings securing him for Rs 3.80 crore. The 24-year-old is yet to make his IPL debut but is known for his explosive batting style, making him a player to watch this season.
3. Suryansh Shedge (Punjab Kings)
Another exciting young talent in Punjab Kings’ squad is Suryansh Shedge. He was bought at his base price of Rs 30 lakh but proved his worth soon after. In Mumbai’s victorious Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, he scored 131 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 251.92, including crucial knocks in the final and quarter-final. If he carries this form into the IPL, he could be a game-changer for PBKS.
4. Shaik Rasheed (Chennai Super Kings)
Shaik Rasheed was a key player in India’s U-19 World Cup-winning team in 2022, where he played a crucial 94-run knock in the semi-final. Chennai Super Kings bought him in 2023, but he did not get a chance to play. This year, under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the 20-year-old batter will be looking for his IPL breakthrough. Rasheed has been impressive in the Andhra Premier League, scoring 297 runs at an average of 59.40.
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5. Swastik Chikara (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
Swastik Chikara, a 19-year-old from Ghaziabad, was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 30 lakh. He was previously with Delhi Capitals in 2024 but did not get a chance to play. This time, he enters the IPL after finishing as the leading run-getter in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League, scoring 499 runs at an average of 49.90 and a strike rate of 185.50. With his attacking batting, Chikara could be a surprise performer for RCB.
6. Bevon Jacobs (Mumbai Indians)
Among overseas young players, Bevon Jacobs from New Zealand is one to watch. The 22-year-old middle-order batter has scored 423 T20 runs at a strike rate of 148.42. He was a standout player in the 2023-24 Super Smash, where he scored 134 runs for Canterbury Kings at a strike rate of 188.73. Mumbai Indians signed him for Rs 30 lakh, and he will be aiming to prove his potential on the IPL stage.
7. Yuvraj Chaudhary (Lucknow Super Giants)
Yuvraj Chaudhary made headlines just before the IPL auction with a match-winning 123 against Karnataka. Lucknow Super Giants signed the 23-year-old left-handed batter, who has been impressive in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He scored 244 and 234 runs in the last two seasons with a strike rate above 150. With an average of 47.3, he could be seen opening alongside Mitchell Marsh for LSG in some matches.
IPL 2025 will not only be about experienced superstars but also about young talents proving their skills on the biggest T20 stage. Players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Suryansh Shedge, and others will have a golden opportunity to showcase their abilities. These rising stars have already impressed in domestic cricket and now have the chance to shine in the IPL. It will be exciting to see which of these young talents takes their game to the next level and becomes the future of cricket.
