With just a few days left for the IPL 2025, the excitement building for the upcoming season is reaching new heights. Fans are eagerly waiting to witness the thrilling matches and breathtaking performances. This year the focus is mainly on a group of young players who have emerged as the centre of attraction. Their exceptional performances at a young age have set them apart from the other and their fearless approach towards the game has not only caught the attention of the people but also won the hearts of the franchises.
Youngsters To Watch in IPL 2025
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a game-changer for a long time, giving Indian and international cricket several iconic superstars. It has changed the way cricket is played. Now, as IPL 2025 is about to start, the same story continues. New young players are ready to perform and make their names famous like the big stars. This season everyone will be watching these fresh talents who can become the next big names in world cricket.
Robin Minz (Mumbai Indians) Age: 22 years, Jharkhand
22-year-old Robin Minz, a resident of Jharkhand, is a wicketkeeper batsman who was bought by Gujarat Titans in the 2024 IPL auction by bidding Rs 3.6 crore. With this, Robin Minz became the first Adivasi player from the country to be bought by an IPL franchise. But shortly after the auction, Robin became a victim of a road accident, due to which he could not participate in IPL 2024.
However, in the mega auction held last year, Robin Minz once again got a chance to play IPL. This time he has been included in the squad of 5-time champion team Mumbai Indians. Mumbai has bought Robin for Rs 65 lakh.
Robin Minz is known for his aggressive batting and hitting long shots. His strike rate in T-20 is 181, which can make him successful in a league like IPL. Now it will be interesting to see how Robin Minj capitalizes on this opportunity and what wonders he shows on the field.
- Key Stats: Strike rate of 181 in T20s, 67 runs in 6 innings
- Fun Fact: Dubbed the “Chris Gayle of Jharkhand” for his power-hitting
Suryansh Shedge (Punjab Kings) – Age: 22 years, Mumbai
Suryansh Shedge is considered one of the most successful domestic stars of India during 2024. He grabbed everyone’s attention with his match-winning performance for Mumbai in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. While chasing the target of 175 runs against Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai was struggling at 129 for 5. At that crucial moment, Suryansh stepped up and scored an unbeaten 36 runs off just 15 balls with three boundaries and four sixes that led Mumbai to a memorable victory. He also took the important wicket of Venkatesh Iyer in the match.
After playing well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Ranji Trophy, Suryansh Shedge got the attention of IPL teams. Punjab Kings saw his talent and bought him for ₹30 lakhs in the auction. This IPL season is a great chance for Shedge to show his skills on a big stage and get closer to his dream of playing for the Indian team.
- Key Stats: 131 runs at 43.66 average, 251.92 strike rate in SMAT 2024
- Highlight: Match-winning 36* in SMAT final
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) – Age: 14 years, Bihar
Last year, everyone was surprised when Rajasthan Royals bought young Vaibhav Suryavanshi for ₹1.1 crore in the IPL auction. He was born on 27th March 2011 in Bihar. He is the youngest player on this list. He made his first-class debut for Bihar in January 2024 when he was just 12 years and 284 days old.
Vaibhav started showing his skills at a very young age. He played for India Under-19 against Australia and scored a fast century in only 58 balls. He also played his first T20 match for Bihar in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024.
In the Under-19 Asia Cup 2024-25, he played really well and scored 176 runs in 5 matches and was the seventh-highest run scorer. Recently Vaibhav impressed everyone in Rajasthan Royals’ practice matches with his strong batting. Now, as IPL 2025 is about to start, fans are excited to see how this young star will perform.
- Key Stats: 176 runs in U-19 Asia Cup, century in 58 balls
- Milestone: Youngest IPL player ever at 14
C Andre Siddharth (Chennai Super Kings) – 18 years old, Tamil Nadu
C Andre Siddharth, the nephew of Tamil Nadu cricket legend S. Sharath has already made a mark in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). However he is yet to play an official T20 match at the senior level. Despite this, his talent and strong performances in domestic cricket have caught everyone’s attention.
Siddharth showed his talent during the Ranji Trophy, where he played for Tamil Nadu. In that tournament, he scored an impressive 612 runs in 12 innings maintaining a remarkable average of 68.00. His consistent performance included one century and five half-centuries, proving his ability to perform under pressure.
Recognizing his potential, Chennai Super Kings has decided to invest in the young batter and picked him up for ₹30 lakhs in the IPL auction. Now, Siddharth has the golden opportunity to learn from experienced players, gain exposure on the big stage and take his cricket career to the next level.
- Key Stats: 612 Ranji runs, 68.00 average
- Potential: Could be CSK’s next batting prodigy
Bevan Jacobs (Mumbai Indians) – Age: 22 years, New Zealand
Bevan Jacobs is the only foreign player on this list. He was born in Pretoria but plays domestic cricket in New Zealand for teams like Auckland and Canterbury. Even though he has played only six T20 matches so far, his attacking batting and high strike rate of 189 caught the attention of IPL teams.
Mumbai Indians noticed his talent and picked him up for ₹20 lakhs in the auction. Jacobs has played 20 T20 matches and batted in 17 innings Where he scored 423 runs with an average of 32.53 and a strong strike rate of over 148. He has also scored two half-centuries, with his best score being 90 not out.
As IPL 2025 approaches, Jacobs has a great chance to show his skills on a big stage. Fans are excited to see how he will perform for the Mumbai Indians and whether he can make a name for himself in this season.
- Key Stats: 423 runs in 20 T20s, 148.42 strike rate
- X-Factor: Explosive batting from New Zealand
