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The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a great place for amazing young talent to shine, with teens sometimes playing alongside experienced players. While the BCCI usually requires players to be at least 18 at the start of the season, there have been some exceptions. Let's check out the 12 youngest players to debut in IPL history, featuring both old and new record-holders.
The youngest player in IPL 2025 is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricket star from Bihar. He made his debut for the Rajasthan Royals at just 14 years and 23 days, stepping in for the injured captain Sanju Samson. Although the BCCI usually requires players to be at least 18, they made an exception for him due to his impressive talent. Vaibhav had scored a century at 13 and was a standout in U-19 tournaments, which got people talking about age rules in professional cricket.
| Rank | Player | Age at Debut | Team |
| 1 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 14y 23d | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2 | Prayas Ray Barman | 16y 157d | RCB |
| 3 | Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 17y 11d | Punjab Kings |
| 4 | Riyan Parag | 17y 152d | Rajasthan Royals |
| 5 | Pradeep Sangwan | 17y 179d | Delhi Daredevils |
| 6 | Sarfaraz Khan | 17y 182d | RCB / MI |
| 7 | Sandeep Lamichhane | 17y 237d | Delhi Capitals |
| 8 | Washington Sundar | 17y 199d | RPS / SRH |
| 9 | Kuldeep Yadav | 17y 257d | KKR |
| 10 | Rishabh Pant | 18y 212d | Delhi Capitals |
| 11 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 18y 52d | Rajasthan Royals |
| 12 | Prithvi Shaw | 18y 165d | Delhi Capitals |
The youngest ever player of IPL, he replaced Sanju Samson played his debut against LSG while playing for RR.
He is a Leg-Spinner bought for ₹1.5 crore after Vijay Hazare success and scored stunning 56 on debut.
The played so called mystery spinner of Afghan is the youngest overseas player and took 2 wickets for 28 which also includes Colin Munro first ball LBW.
He is also a youngest IPL fifty scorer 77*, also RR's vice-captain in 2025 with over 1200 runs.
The U-19 winner of 2008 World Cup is also one of the youngest players of IPL.
Play for Mumbai and has scored 45* off 21 balls, but unfortunately unsold in 2025 IPL.
He is the first player from Nepal for IPL and sold for ₹20 lakh.
Player from Tamil Nadu who debuted under Dhoni's captaincy.
He is Left-arm wrist-spinner, rose under Gambhir at KKR.
A wicket-keeper and a batter leaded DC with 4000+ IPL runs.
An opener who had sold street food Pre-fame scored 625 in 2023.
He has fastest IPL fifty for 14 balls but struggled with consistency post-2021.
Who Is the Youngest Player In IPL Auction 2025?
Answer: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was just 14 years and 23 days old, debuted in IPL 2025 as the youngest player ever in IPL history.
Who Is The 14 Year Old Boy In IPL 2025?
Answer: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a batter from Bihar, India.
Who Is the Oldest Player In IPL 2025
Answer: MS Dhoni (43 years old), currently the leading captain of CSK.
