The Indian Premier League (IPL) has long been a platform where young and uncapped players announce themselves on the grandest stage. Over the years, IPL has given Indian cricket—and the world—some of its biggest stars, turning rookies into household names. The 2025 season promises to be no different, with several young guns eager to make their mark and catch the attention of national selectors.
Here’s a look at some of the most exciting uncapped players to watch in IPL 2025:
#1 Robin Minz (Mumbai Indians)
Robin Minz was set to begin his IPL journey in 2024 with Gujarat Titans, but a road accident forced him to miss the season. However, his talent remained undeniable, and five-time champions Mumbai Indians snapped him up for ₹65 lakh, more than double his base price of ₹30 lakh.
A hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batter from Jharkhand, Minz has a strike rate of 181 in T20s, though he has only played a handful of matches. The 22-year-old left-hander has impressed in domestic cricket, and MI’s faith in him suggests he could be a game-changer this season.
#2 Suryansh Shedge (Punjab Kings)
One of India’s breakout domestic stars in 2024, Suryansh Shedge showcased his finishing abilities in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. With Mumbai struggling at 129/5 in a chase of 175, Shedge smashed 36* off 15 balls, including four sixes, to seal the win.
A genuine all-rounder, Shedge scored 131 runs in nine innings at an astonishing strike rate of 251.92 in SMAT 2024 while also picking up eight wickets. Punjab Kings secured him for his base price of ₹30 lakh, and he will be looking to use IPL 2025 as a stepping stone to bigger opportunities.
#3 Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)
One of the biggest surprises of the IPL 2025 mega auction was Rajasthan Royals securing 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for ₹1.1 crore. Born in 2011, Suryavanshi is the youngest player in the tournament’s history.
Despite his age, the left-handed batter has already made waves in youth cricket, smashing a 58-ball century for India U-19 against Australia. He was also among the top scorers in the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, with 176 runs in five matches. Making his first-class debut for Bihar at just 12 years old, Suryavanshi has shown remarkable maturity, and RR will be eager to see how he handles the high-pressure IPL environment.
#4 C Andre Siddarth (Chennai Super Kings)
Hailing from a cricketing family, C Andre Siddarth is the nephew of Tamil Nadu stalwart S Sharath. While he is yet to make his T20 debut, his performances in first-class cricket have already turned heads.
At just 18, Siddarth was a standout performer for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy, scoring 612 runs in 12 innings at an impressive average of 68.00, including a century and five fifties. Chennai Super Kings have a history of nurturing young talents, and Siddarth will hope to continue that tradition in IPL 2025.
#5 Bevon Jacobs (Mumbai Indians)
The only overseas player on this list, Bevon Jacobs is a hard-hitting batter from South Africa with experience in New Zealand’s domestic circuit. Despite playing only six T20s before the auction, Mumbai Indians secured him for ₹20 lakh, recognizing his potential.
Jacobs has since played 20 T20s, scoring 423 runs at an average of 32.53 and a strike rate of over 148. With two half-centuries and a highest score of 90*, he is a power-hitter MI will look to unleash in the upcoming season.
