Youngest IPL Cricket players: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some exceptionally young talents making their debuts at a very early age. The youngest ever player to debut in the IPL is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who played for Rajasthan Royal in 2025 at just 13 years and 360 days old.
And In Today’s Article, we will discuss About “Top 5 Youngest IPL Cricket players to debut in IPL“
Top 5 Youngest Cricket players to debut in IPL
Here are the names of five players who have made their Indian Premier League debut at the youngest.
| S.N | IPL Player Name | Age | IPL Teams |
| 1. | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 13 years, 360 days | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2. | Prayas Ray Barman | 16 years and 157 days | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 3. | Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 17 years and 11 days | Punjab Kings |
| 4. | Sarfaraz Khan | 17 years and 177 days | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 5. | Pradeep Sangwan | 17 years and 179 days | Delhi Daredevils |
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
At just 13 years old, Vaibhav is the youngest player in IPL history. He gained attention with a record-breaking 58-ball century against Australia U-19s and was signed by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore.
2. Prayas Ray Barman (16 years old)
The 2nd in this list comes the name of the Bengal domestic team’s famous spinner Prayas Ray Barman, who started playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore at the age of just 16 years and 157 days. He made his IPL debut on 31 March 2019 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
3. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (17 years and 11 days)
Another young prodigy was Mujeeb Ur Rahman, the Afghan off-spinner who made his debut for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in 2018 at just 17 years and 11 days old. His mystery spin made an immediate impact, and he became a crucial part of Punjab’s bowling attack that season.
4. Sarfaraz Khan (17 Years)
The fourth name in this list is the name of the famous player of the Mumbai domestic team, Sarfaraz Khan, who played his IPL debut on 22 April 2015 for Royal Challengers Bangalore at the age of 17 years and 177 days.
5. Pradeep Sangwan (17 Years)
The fifth name in this list is the name of ‘left-arm fast bowler Pradeep Sangwan’. He made his IPL debut on May 2, 2008, playing for Delhi Daredevils against Chennai Super Kings in just 17 years and 179 days age.
IPL 2025 Youngest Cricketers List
| Player Name | Age | Team Name |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 13 years, 360 days | Rajasthan Royals |
| C Andre Siddarth | 18 years, 206 days | Chennai Super Kings |
| Kwena Maphaka | 18 years, 348 days | Rajasthan Royals |
| Swastik Chikara | 19 years, 347 days | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Musheer Khan | 20 years 17 days | Punjab Kings |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)
The youngest ever player to debut in the IPL is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who played for Rajasthan Royal (RR) in 2025 at just 13 years and 360 days old.
Andre Siddharth (Chennai Super Kings)
An 18-year-old right-arm fast bowler, Andre has impressed with his pace and accuracy, earning a spot in Chennai Super Kings.
Swastik Chikara (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
At 19, Swastik is a promising left-handed batsman known for his aggressive stroke play, representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Musheer Khan (Mumbai Indians)
A 20-year-old all-rounder, Musheer brings versatility to Mumbai Indians with his batting and off-spin bowling.
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FAQs
Who is the youngest debut player in IPL?
The youngest debutant in IPL history is Aqib Khan, who made his debut for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2024 at the age of 16 years and 353 days. He broke the previous record held by Prayas Ray Barman,
Who is the 13 year old bought in IPL?
The 13-year-old cricketer bought in IPL 2025 is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was signed by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore. He became the youngest player in IPL history. Vaibhav gained attention after scoring a 58-ball century against Australia U-19s, showcasing his incredible talent at a very young age.