The IPL 2025 Mega Auction, set for November 24-25 in Jeddah, features a unique pool of young talent. Out of the 1,574 players who registered for the auction, 15 are teenagers, with India’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi leading the group as the youngest at just 14 years old.
A total of 574 players will go under the hammer, and franchises are expected to take a keen interest in bolstering their squads with these promising youngsters. Among the teenagers, only one—South Africa’s Kwena Maphaka—has prior IPL experience, having played for Mumbai Indians in 2024.
Notable Teenage Players Registered for IPL 2025
| Name | Country | DOB | Age | Specialism |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | India | 27-03-2011 | 14 | Batter |
| Ayush Mhatre | India | 16-07-2007 | 17 | Batter |
| Andre Siddarth | India | 28-08-2006 | 18 | Batter |
| Kwena Maphaka | South Africa | 08-04-2006 | 18 | Bowler |
| Allah Ghazanfar | Afghanistan | 20-03-2006 | 19 | Bowler |
| Naman Tiwari | India | 08-11-2005 | 19 | Bowler |
| Vijay Kumar | India | 24-12-2005 | 19 | Bowler |
| Faridoon Dawoodzai | Afghanistan | 26-11-2005 | 19 | Bowler |
| Samarth Nagraj | India | 21-10-2005 | 19 | Bowler |
| Chetan Sharma | India | 23-11-2005 | 19 | Bowler |
| Kiran Chormale | India | 11-10-2005 | 19 | Batter |
| Sanskar Rawat | India | 14-06-2005 | 19 | Wicketkeeper |
| Avanish Aravelly | India | 02-06-2005 | 19 | Wicketkeeper |
| Hardik Raj | India | 10-03-2006 | 19 | All-Rounder |
| Yajas Sharma | India | 21-08-2005 | 19 | All-Rounder |
Spotlight on Vaibhav Suryavanshi
At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made history as the youngest player to register for the IPL. The batter’s inclusion showcases the increasing opportunities for young talent in cricket’s biggest league.
Key Overseas Talent
- Kwena Maphaka (South Africa): An 18-year-old bowler who played two matches for Mumbai Indians in 2024, taking one wicket.
- Allah Ghazanfar (Afghanistan): A 19-year-old bowler, part of Afghanistan’s growing pool of cricketing talent.
Why Teenagers are a Big Draw
With franchises always on the lookout for long-term investments, these teenage players could bring immense value. Their raw talent, combined with the opportunity to grow under the IPL spotlight, makes them exciting prospects for teams to nurture.
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction promises to be a platform where the next generation of cricketing stars can shine. Will these teenagers fetch big bids and live up to the hype? Fans are eager to find out.