IPL 2025: Uncapped Indian players who stole the limelight this year

IPL 2025 young players: Young IPL talents shine with centuries, wickets, and all-rounder skills, who have the potential to secure spots on the Indian team.

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) witnessed numerous players who are yet to play an international match making a significant impact, with some players scoring centuries, while others excelled in taking wickets and showcasing their all-round capabilities. Notably, some participants were as young as 14 and 17 years old, generating considerable excitement among cricket enthusiasts, and several players hit record-breaking sixes.

In light of the recent retirements of prominent players such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Tests, there may be ample opportunities for many of these young uncapped players from the IPL to secure a position on the Indian team. Here is a list of young players who stole the limelight in this year’s IPL edition.

Rajasthan Royal’s (RR) Vaibhav Suryavanshi was only 13 years old when he was selected during the mega auction last December. By the age of 14, in May, he achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest player to score the fastest IPL century for an Indian, reaching the milestone in just 35 balls, and the second fastest ever, against the Gujarat Titans. His exceptional skill in stroke play and his great performance on such a grand stage captured the admiration of the sport’s legends. RR acquired him for ₹1.1 crore.

In seven matches, Suryavanshi scored 252 runs which includes 24 sixes and 18 fours.

He played in the domestic Ranji Trophy red-ball competition when he was 12 years old and has represented India’s Under-19 against Australia, scoring a 58-ball century. Suryavanshi also made a triple hundred in a local tournament for Bihar.

Punjab Kings’ uncapped player, Priyansh Arya’s moment in IPL came when he played against Chennai Super Kings in Mullanpur, where he scored an impressive century, contributing to his team’s victory. In the 17 matches he played in this edition, the all-rounder scored 475 runs with 25 sixes and 55 fours.

While leading the Delhi U-19 team, the left-hand batsman went on hitting sixes and made a name for himself in the team. Arya excelled with consistent performance, accumulating runs at an astonishing strike rate and breaking records with his sixes. Punjab Kings secured him for ₹1 crore.