They didn't just debut—They dominated: IPL 2025 belonged to these uncapped players who turned every head
The IPL 2025 season wasn't just about big names or seasoned international stars. It was also the year of fresh faces—uncapped Indian talents who lit up the stage. From record-breaking centuries to stunning spells with the ball, these players turned heads and made headlines. Let's look at 10 such rising stars who could be the next big thing in Indian cricket.
Ashwani Kumar announced himself with a bang. Four wickets for 24 against KKR in his first IPL game. That's how you enter the league. The left-arm pacer from Punjab played seven games and took 11 wickets. Sharp, fast, and fearless—Ashwani gave MI the early breakthroughs they were missing. And for ₹30 lakh, he might be the steal of the season.
CSK spotted Ayush Mhatre's talent early and trusted him in big games. Against RCB, he delivered a breathtaking 94 that turned heads—even in a loss. At just 17, he played with maturity beyond his age. Seven matches. 240 runs. A stroke-maker with flair and calm. Bought for ₹30 lakh, Mhatre showed he's more than potential—he's a project worth investing in.
No one scored more among uncapped players than Prabhsimran. His 549 runs at 160.52 weren't just numbers—they were game-changing knocks. Four fifties. A best of 91. The kind of start puts the opposition on the back foot. Since joining PBKS in 2019, he's grown steadily. In 2025, he exploded. His rise from a squad member to a team pillar is a story of quiet grit.
Left-handed and fearless, Priyansh Arya was Punjab's power package at the top. His 39-ball century against CSK stunned everyone. In 17 games, he scored 475 runs—the most by any uncapped Indian in their debut season. His six-hitting spree and 179 strike rate made him a nightmare for bowlers. With Prabhsimran, he formed one of the IPL's most dangerous opening pairs this season.
If the top failed, Naman Dhir was there. His 252 runs at 182.60 mostly came in death overs—when others fumbled, he flourished. He didn't get the big fifties, but his cameos were priceless. A 46 here, a 30-ball blitz there—Dhir powered MI into the playoffs. With the second-best strike rate for MI and the most runs in the death, Dhir became their go-to man.
Traded from MI to PBKS, Nehal Wadhera took on a new role and thrived. He became the backbone in Punjab's middle order with 369 runs at a strike rate of 150.64. His 84-run stand with Iyer in Qualifier 2 kept title hopes alive. Not flashy, but fluent. Not aggressive, but timely. Wadhera showed how to build an innings when chaos surrounded him.
He was just 13 when Rajasthan Royals picked him. By 14, he was rewriting history. Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans—only Chris Gayle had done it quicker. It wasn't a fluke. With 252 runs in seven games, a strike rate over 206, and 24 sixes, this Bihar boy turned dreams into dominance. From Ranji's debut at 12 to IPL stardom at 14, Suryavanshi is a phenomenon.
Before IPL 2025, few had heard of Vignesh Puthur. By the time he was injured, everyone knew his name. A left-arm wrist-spinner from Malappuram, Kerala, Puthur took six wickets in five games. His first victim? Ruturaj Gaikwad. He didn't even have domestic experience—just pure talent spotted in the Kerala Cricket League. MI gave him a chance, and he ran with it—until injury paused the rise.
Leg-spin, lower-order hitting, and nerves of steel—that's Vipraj Nigam. In 14 matches, he took 11 wickets and added 142 runs with the bat. But it was how he did it that mattered. He knocked over Kohli at Chinnaswamy. He stifled CSK at Chepauk. He rescued DC with 17-ball and 19-ball blitzes when the top order crumbled. This ₹50 lakh all-rounder was DC's hidden gem.
RCB didn't just retain Yash Dayal—they trusted him with the toughest overs. And he delivered. Whether it was defending a small total against CSK or strangling PBKS in the final, Dayal brought icy control. Three overs, ten dots in the final. Yorkers under dew. Silent but surgical. He wasn't flashy, but he was everything a champion team needs.
