The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, set for November 24-25 in Jeddah, is gearing up to be a landmark event. From an initial 1,574, 574 players, including 208 overseas and 318 uncapped Indian talents, have been shortlisted.
IPL 2025 auction promises to reshape the teams profoundly as all ten franchises plan to rebuild their squads. Among the participants, a 13-year-old prodigy is the youngest to enter the IPL auction. Here’s a look at the five youngest talents on the auction list:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Age: 13 years, 234 days)
Hailing from Bihar, Vaibhav is making waves as the youngest entrant. He debuted in first-class cricket for Bihar in January 2024 at just under 13 years old. Recently, he scored a 58-ball century in a U19 game against Australia in Chennai. With five first-class matches to his name, Vaibhav has already scored 100 runs.
Ayush Mhatre (Age: 17 years, 123 days)
Mhatre, an opening batsman, joined Mumbai’s Irani Trophy squad last month, though his initial performances were modest. His Ranji Trophy outings have been more fruitful, and he has accumulated 408 runs in five matches, including two centuries and a fifty, with a top score of 176.
Hardik Raj (Age: 18 years, 44 days)
A spin-bowling all-rounder, Hardik played for Shivamogga Lions in the Maharaja T20 Trophy, impressing with both bat and ball. This year, he scored 155 runs and took seven wickets in the tournament. He has also represented India U19 and played three matches for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy.
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Nephew to former Tamil Nadu player S Sharath, Siddarth has excelled in domestic circuits, including the Tamil Nadu Premier League and the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament. Following his consistent performances, he was called up to the Tamil Nadu Ranji squad and the India U19 team for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Kwena Maphaka (Age: 18 years, 104 days)
South African U19 fast bowler Maphaka, the youngest overseas player listed, made an impact at this year’s U19 World Cup with 21 wickets. After his stint with Mumbai Indians in the IPL last year, Maphaka debuted internationally in T20Is against the West Indies.
These young players represent a mix of promise and early achievement, setting the stage for an exciting auction.
