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The Indian Premier League (IPL) has boosted the careers of several cricketers in 18 years. Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are classic examples who shone for their teams Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in the distinguished league and decorated their careers in competitive cricket. This year, several young players have registered their presence in the tournament and some have also grabbed eyeballs for their stunning performances. Taking the conversation further, let’s talk about five youngsters who have done their job efficiently for their sides in the tournament, thus far.
Here are five best young players of IPL 2025:
5. Harshit Rana
Reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) haven’t looked consistent in this tournament but their pacer Harshit Rana has done a decent job with the ball. The 23-year-old has picked up 11 wickets in eight matches at an economy of 9.18 and is the leading wicket-taker for defending champions.
4. Priyansh Arya
Priyansh Arya has done an impressive job with his bat for Punjab Kings (PBKS). In his debut IPL season, he notched up 103 runs against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Mohali and received appreciation for his talent. Appearing in eight contests, he struck 201 runs at a brilliant strike rate of 201.58.
3. Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to be among the runs in the initial games but now, he is looking extraordinary with his bat. Notching up 356 runs in nine games at a stupendous strike rate of 148.95, he is the leading run-getter from his team.
2. Noor Ahmad
CSK haven’t failed to perform as per their fans’ expectations but their spinner Noor Ahmad has showcased discipline at this mega event. In this tournament, he has splurged runs at a thrifty economy of 7.66. The young Afghan spin wizard is also the most successful bowler for Chennai in this tournament, claiming 12 batters in eight matches.
1. Sai Sudharsan
Gujarat Titans (GT) have played quality cricket in this tournament thus far and in their success, Sai Sudharsan has made a vital contribution with his opening batting. Accumulating 417 runs in eight outings at a breathtaking strike rate of 152.18, he is the top contender to win the illustrious Orange Cap.
