The countdown for the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has begun, with the tournament set to commence on March 22. The opening match will feature Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). As franchises invested heavily in young talents during the mega auction, several promising uncapped players are aiming to make their mark in IPL 2025 and secure a spot in Team India. Here are three rising stars to watch out for this season:
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)
One of the most talked-about players ahead of IPL 2025 is Rajasthan Royals' newest acquisition, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. At just 13 years old, this prodigious talent became a millionaire overnight when Rajasthan Royals secured him for INR 1.10 crore in the mega auction. Known for his aggressive batting style, Vaibhav has already impressed in junior cricket. He made headlines with a double century in the Shyamal Sinha Under-16 Trophy and delivered an outstanding performance in the Under-19 Asia Cup last December. With strong backing from Indian cricketing stalwart Rahul Dravid, Suryavanshi will be under the spotlight. A solid IPL season could pave the way for his selection in Team India.
2. Prabhsimran Singh (Punjab Kings)
Punjab Kings' young wicketkeeper-batsman, Prabhsimran Singh, is another player hoping to make his international debut through a successful IPL 2025 campaign. Known for his explosive batting, the 24-year-old has already proven his mettle in previous IPL seasons. Punjab Kings retained him despite releasing senior players like Shikhar Dhawan, demonstrating their faith in his abilities. The franchise spent INR 4 crore to secure him for the upcoming season. Last year, Prabhsimran scored over 300 runs, including three half-centuries. If he delivers a strong performance this season, selectors will have a hard time overlooking him for the national team.
3. Manav Suthar (Gujarat Titans)
The final name on this list is all-rounder Manav Suthar, a promising 22-year-old who has already showcased his potential in domestic cricket for Rajasthan. A left-arm spinner and a handy lower-order batsman, Suthar made his IPL debut with Gujarat Titans last season. The franchise showed confidence in his talent once again by securing him at his base price of INR 30 lakh in the mega auction. Given the right opportunities in IPL 2025, Suthar aims to prove his worth and knock on the doors of Team India’s selection committee.
As IPL 2025 approaches, all eyes will be on these three young cricketers. A breakthrough season could not only elevate their IPL careers but also bring them closer to realizing their ultimate dream—wearing the Indian jersey.
