10 Youngest Player In IPL History (2025 List)

by Karan — December 2, 2025 in IPL

Dreams begin young. A child watching cricket on television. Imagining themselves in the stadium. Hearing the crowd cheer their name.

Most dreams stay dreams. Reality intervenes. Talent isn’t enough. Opportunities don’t come. Life moves on.

But sometimes? Dreams become reality. And sometimes they become reality shockingly early.

The Indian Premier League doesn’t care about age. It cares about performance.

Can you handle pressure? Can you perform when millions watch? Can you justify the investment?

If yes, age becomes irrelevant. You’re in.

The youngest player in ipl proves what’s possible when opportunity meets preparation.

When talent gets recognized regardless of birth date. When courage overcomes inexperience.

Think about the families behind these players. Parents who believed. Coaches who invested time. Siblings who sacrificed. Communities that supported.

Think about the pressure. One bad match could end careers before they begin.

One mistake gets replayed a million times online. One failure becomes a permanent record.

Yet these teenagers stepped up. They performed. They succeeded.

Not all of them. Not even most. But enough to prove the concept works. Enough to inspire the next generation. Enough to change cricket forever.

This is their complete story. From obscurity to stardom. From school cricket to IPL.

Age didn’t stop them. Nothing could.

Youngest Player in IPL

How IPL Started the Teenage Cricket Revolution?

IPL began in 2008. That first season changed everything for young cricketers in India and worldwide.

Before IPL (2008):

Young players waited 5-7 years for big opportunities
State cricket was the only path
International debut came late (usually age 24-26)
No platform for teenagers to showcase their talent quickly

After IPL Started:

Teenagers got direct chances in the big league
Age became less important than talent
Teams started scouting Under-19 cricket aggressively
Money and fame came early for young stars

First Season (2008) Breakthrough:

Pradeep Sangwan became one of the youngest at 17 years, 179 days. He played for the Delhi Daredevils in IPL’s very first season.

That opened the door. Teams realized: “Young players can handle pressure!”

The Evolution by Decade:

Period	Youngest Age	Notable Player	Trend
2008-2012	17 years	Pradeep Sangwan	Cautious start
2013-2017	17 years	Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar	Growing confidence
2018-2022	16 years	Prayas Ray Barman	Bold experiments
2023-2025	13 years	Vaibhav Suryavanshi	Revolutionary phase

Why the Trend Accelerated:

Success stories inspired teams
Under-19 World Cup showcased talent
Social media made young players famous quickly
Teams wanted long-term investments
Fans loved watching teenage sensations

By 2025, the youngest player in IPL is just 13 years old. That seemed impossible in 2008!

Official Top 10 Youngest Player in IPL: Complete Record

Here’s the official list with all verified records:

Rank	Player Name	Age at Debut	Debut Year	Country	Team	Role
1	Vaibhav Suryavanshi	13 years, 243 days	2025	India	Rajasthan Royals	Batsman
2	Prayas Ray Barman	16 years, 152 days	2019	India	Royal Challengers Bangalore	All-rounder
3	Mujeeb Ur Rahman	17 years, 11 days	2018	Afghanistan	Kings XI Punjab	Spinner
4	Riyan Parag	17 years, 152 days	2019	India	Rajasthan Royals	All-rounder
5	Sarfaraz Khan	17 years, 177 days	2015	India	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Batsman
6	Pradeep Sangwan	17 years, 179 days	2008	India	Delhi Daredevils	Bowler
7	Washington Sundar	17 years, 199 days	2017	India	Rising Pune Supergiant	All-rounder
8	Rahul Chahar	17 years, 248 days	2017	India	Rising Pune Supergiants	Spinner
9	Abhishek Sharma	17 years, 250 days	2018	India	Delhi Capitals	All-rounder
10	Sandeep Lamichhane	17 years, 283 days	2018	Nepal	Delhi Daredevils	Spinner

Player-by-Player Analysis

#1: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Record Holder)

Full Name: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Date of Birth: [2011]
Age at Debut: 13 years, 243 days
Debut Match: IPL 2025 (Rajasthan Royals)
Country: India
Batting Style: Right-handed
Role: Opening batsman

Notable Performance:

Scored 2nd fastest IPL century (35 balls)
Previously scored fastest U-19 century by an Indian (58 balls vs Australia)
Handled pressure like an experienced player

Record Status: Current youngest ever

#2: Prayas Ray Barman

Full Name: Prayas Ray Barman
Date of Birth: December 25, 2002
Age at Debut: 16 years, 152 days
Debut Match: April 20, 2019 (RCB vs SRH)
Country: India
Role: Leg-spin bowler + batsman

Notable Performance:

Bought for ₹1.5 crore at auction
Bowled 4 overs, conceded 56 runs in debut
Scored 19 runs with the bat
Showed courage despite tough debut

Record Status: Held the youngest record until 2025

#3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Full Name: Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Date of Birth: March 28, 2001
Age at Debut: 17 years, 11 days
Debut Match: April 8, 2018 (KXIP vs Delhi)
Country: Afghanistan
Role: Off-spin bowler (mystery spinner)

Notable Performance:

14 wickets in debut season
Economy rate under 8.00
Deceived Chris Gayle with a carrom ball
Now Afghanistan regular

Record Status: Youngest foreign player

#4: Riyan Parag

Full Name: Riyan Parag
Date of Birth: November 10, 2001
Age at Debut: 17 years, 152 days
Debut Match: March 25, 2019 (RR vs KXIP)
Country: India
Role: All-rounder (bat, bowl, field)

Notable Performance:

Youngest to score an IPL fifty
50 off 49 balls vs Mumbai Indians
Still plays for the Rajasthan Royals
Consistent performer

Record Status: Youngest IPL fifty scorer

#5: Sarfaraz Khan

Full Name: Sarfaraz Naushad Khan
Date of Birth: October 22, 1997
Age at Debut: 17 years, 177 days
Debut Match: April 18, 2015 (RCB vs RR)
Country: India
Role: Middle-order batsman

Notable Performance:

Unbeaten 45 off 21 balls in debut
Played for RCB, KXIP, Delhi Capitals
Later became Indian Test player
Domestic cricket domination

Record Status: One of the most successful teenage debutants

#6: Pradeep Sangwan

Full Name: Pradeep Sangwan
Date of Birth: December 5, 1990
Age at Debut: 17 years, 179 days
Debut Match: IPL 2008 (Delhi Daredevils)
Country: India
Role: Left-arm fast-medium bowler

Notable Performance:

Part of IPL’s first-ever season
U-19 World Cup winner (2008)
5-wicket haul vs South Africa in U-19 WC final
Played alongside Virat Kohli in the U-19 team

Record Status: Pioneer from 2008

#7: Washington Sundar

Full Name: Washington Sundar
Date of Birth: October 5, 1999
Age at Debut: 17 years, 199 days
Debut Match: April 6, 2017 (RPS vs MI)
Country: India
Role: All-rounder (off-spin + batting)

Notable Performance:

8 wickets in debut season
Player of the Match in playoff (3/16 vs MI)
Now plays all formats for India
Successful transition to international cricket

Record Status: Most successful teenage IPL debutant

#8: Rahul Chahar

Full Name: Rahul Chahar
Date of Birth: August 4, 1999
Age at Debut: 17 years, 248 days
Debut Match: April 6, 2017 (RPS)
Country: India
Role: Leg-spin bowler

Notable Performance:

Played only 3 matches first season
Later joined Mumbai Indians
Won 2 IPL titles (2019, 2020)
Represents India in T20Is and ODIs

Record Status: IPL champion as teenager

#9: Abhishek Sharma

Full Name: Abhishek Sharma
Date of Birth: September 4, 2000
Age at Debut: 17 years, 250 days
Debut Match: April 12, 2018 (DD)
Country: India
Role: All-rounder (left-hand bat, left-arm spin)

Notable Performance:

Joined Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019
IPL 2024 finalist with SRH
U-19 World Cup winner (2018)
Power-hitting specialist

Record Status: Current SRH regular

#10: Sandeep Lamichhane

Full Name: Sandeep Lamichhane
Date of Birth: August 2, 2000
Age at Debut: 17 years, 283 days
Debut Match: April 21, 2018 (DD vs MI)
Country: Nepal
Role: Leg-spin bowler

Notable Performance:

First Nepali player in IPL (historic)
3 wickets for 36 runs vs Mumbai Indians
Nepal’s cricket ambassador
Plays in leagues worldwide

Record Status: Nepal’s pioneer

Youngest Player in IPL Indian: National Records

India dominates the youngest players list. Here’s why and who:

Complete Indian List:

Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 13 years, 243 days (Record holder)
Prayas Ray Barman – 16 years, 152 days
Riyan Parag – 17 years, 152 days
Sarfaraz Khan – 17 years, 177 days
Pradeep Sangwan – 17 years, 179 days
Washington Sundar – 17 years, 199 days
Rahul Chahar – 17 years, 248 days
Abhishek Sharma – 17 years, 250 days

Indian Players Success Rate:

Category	Number	Percentage
Total Indian teenage debutants	8 out of 10	80%
Became international players	5 out of 8	62.5%
Still playing IPL	4 out of 8	50%
Play for India now	3 out of 8	37.5%

Why India Leads:

BCCI’s strong Under-19 program
500+ cricket academies nationwide
Domestic tournaments (Ranji, Vijay Hazare)
Population of 1.4 billion = huge talent pool
IPL is the Indian league = easier access

IPL 2025: Current Youngest Players Update

The youngest player in IPL 2025 is Vaibhav Suryavanshi at 13 years, 243 days.

IPL 2025 Age Records:

Youngest player in IPL 2025 price speculation:

Official price not disclosed, but estimated at ₹1.25-2 crore based on:

Marketing value
Long-term potential
Under-19 performance
Auction dynamics

Top 10 youngest player in IPL 2025 (by debut age, not current age):

All 10 players listed earlier maintain their rankings. Vaibhav leads.

Top 5 youngest player in IPL 2025 (currently active):

Rank	Player	Debut Age	Current Age (2025)	Team	Status
1	Vaibhav Suryavanshi	13 years	13-14 years	Rajasthan Royals	Active
2	Riyan Parag	17 years	23 years	Rajasthan Royals	Regular
3	Washington Sundar	17 years	25 years	Sunrisers Hyderabad	India player
4	Abhishek Sharma	17 years	24 years	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Regular
5	Rahul Chahar	17 years	25 years	Various teams	Active

2025 Season Significance:

Vaibhav’s debut season
Record-breaking performances expected
More teenagers might get chances
Teams watching Under-19 World Cup 2025 closely

Teams That Give Most Debut Caps to Teenagers

Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Youth Champions

Teenage Debutants:

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (13 years) – 2025
Riyan Parag (17 years) – 2019
Yashasvi Jaiswal (17 years) – Earlier seasons

Philosophy: “Find stars before they’re expensive”

Success Rate: 67% (2 out of 3 became regulars)

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

Teenage Debutants:

Prayas Ray Barman (16 years) – 2019
Sarfaraz Khan (17 years) – 2015

Philosophy: “Occasional big bets on youth”

Success Rate: 50% (Sarfaraz succeeded, Prayas struggled)

Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils)

Teenage Debutants:

Pradeep Sangwan (17 years) – 2008
Abhishek Sharma (17 years) – 2018
Sandeep Lamichhane (17 years) – 2018

Philosophy: “Balanced approach to youth”

Success Rate: 67% (2 out of 3 still active)

Team Comparison Table:

Team	Teenage Debuts	International Players Produced	IPL Titles Won	Youth Focus Rating
Rajasthan Royals	3	2	1 (2008)	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
RCB	2	1	0	⭐⭐⭐
Delhi Capitals	3	2	0	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mumbai Indians	1	1	5	⭐⭐⭐
Rising Pune (defunct)	2	2	0	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Key Insight: Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals trust youth most consistently.

Record Book Summary: Who Holds What Record

Official Records as of 2025:

Youngest player ever: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (13 years, 243 days)
Youngest to score fifty: Riyan Parag (17 years, 152 days)
Youngest to score century: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (13 years)
Youngest foreign player: Mujeeb Ur Rahman (17 years, 11 days)
Youngest all-rounder debut: Prayas Ray Barman (16 years, 152 days)
Youngest IPL champion: Rahul Chahar (won at 19-20 years)
Most successful teenage debut: Washington Sundar (plays all formats for India)

Who May Break Vaibhav’s Record:

Possible 12-year-old debutants by 2027-2028
Under-14 state cricket producing talent
Teams now willing to take risks on younger players
BCCI might introduce minimum age (14-15 years) soon

Future Predictions:

Year	Prediction
2026	More 14-15 year olds debut
2027	Possible 12-year-old debuts
2028	BCCI introduces minimum age rule
2029	Women’s IPL sees teenage debuts
2030	Teenage IPL debuts become common

Final Record Status:

The youngest player in IPL record currently belongs to Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals. This record has stood since IPL 2025 and might break within 2-3 years if teams continue current trends.

Historical Significance:

IPL reduced the average debut age from 25 years (pre-2008) to a possibility of 13-16 years (2025). That’s a revolutionary change in cricket history.

Legacy:

These youngest players proved that age is just a number. Talent, courage, and opportunity matter more. IPL’s youth revolution continues, creating superstars younger than ever before.

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Sources:

https://www.iplt20.com/matches/results/2025

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