The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction has made headlines with its inclusion of several young talents, marking a significant moment in the history of the tournament. Among these, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old prodigy from Bihar, has become the youngest player ever to be auctioned in the IPL, sold to the Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 croreHere are the five youngest players who caught attention at the IPL 2025 auction:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 13 Years
Born on March 27, 2011, Vaibhav is the youngest player in IPL history. He made his first-class debut for Bihar at just 12 years and 284 days. Suryavashi was sold to the Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore.
C Andre Siddarth – 18 Years
Andre Siddarth is indeed the second-youngest player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Siddarth was purchased by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at his base price of INR 30 lakh during the IPL 2025 mega auction. Siddarth was 18 years old, making him one of the youngest players in the league.
- Kwena Maphaka – 18 Years
Kwena Maphaka is indeed a young and promising cricketer it is known that he made his IPL debut in 2024 with the Mumbai Indians at just 17 years old, becoming the youngest South African and third youngest overseas player to feature in the IPL. In 2025, Maphaka joined the Rajasthan Royals through the IPL mega auction. Maphaka is known for his impressive performances in the Under-19 World Cup and his early international debut for South Africa.
Allah Ghazanfar – 18 Years
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar is an Afghan cricketer known for his impressive career at a young age. Born on March 20, 2006, he is currently 18 years old. Ghazanfar was initially set to play for the Mumbai Indians in the 2025 season after being acquired for ₹4.80 crore in the auction.
Swastik Chikara – 19 Years
Swastik Chikara is the fifth-youngest player in the IPL 2025 season. He was acquired by Royal Challangers Banglore (RCB) for his base price of ₹30 lakh during the IPL 2025 mega auction. Chikara gained prominence for his impressive performance in the UP T20 League 2024, where he was the leading run-scorer and won several awards.
These young players represent the future of cricket and have the potential to make significant impacts in the IPL.
