Who are the three youngest players in the IPL mega auction 2025?
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction listed several young talents as all the franchises sought to bolster the strength of their squads. Let's look at the three youngest players in the 2025 IPL mega auction.
The three youngest players on the list gained attention due to their outstanding performances in their local assignments, which led to them receiving significant offers from franchises.
The youngest players of the IPL Mega Auction 2025
3. Allah Ghazanfar – 18 years old – Mumbai Indian
We start with Afghanistan, an 18-year-old spinner Allah Ghazanfar, who made headlines during the IPL 2025 mega auction. He was bought for ₹4.8 crore by Mumbai Indians. This choice has had a positive impact on his career profile worldwide.
Ghazanfar's journey in cricket has been marked by mysterious surprises. Under the tutelage of former Afghanistan captain Dawlat Ahmadzai, he developed from a fast bowler to a mysterious spinner. He caught attention during the 2024 U-19 World Cup when he took eight wickets in four matches, demonstrating his strong potential at the international level.
He recently made his ODI debut against Ireland and has since taken 12 wickets in eight ODI matches, including a special performance where he took six wickets in a single match against Bangladesh.
2. Ayush Mhatre – 17 years – unsold
Ayush Mhatre, a promising player from Mumbai, had caught the attention of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. His impressive performances in domestic cricket, particularly in the Ranji Trophy, prompted CSK to invite him for trials ahead of the auction.
Invitation to Negotiations: CSK has called Mhatre for the negotiations scheduled to take place from November 17 to 22, 2023 in Chennai. In his recent appearances, he has played five matches, scoring 321 runs at an average of 35.66, which includes one and a half centuries. Amazingly, it remained unsold at auction.
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 13 years – Rajasthan Royals
At the top of the list is a 13-year-old cricketer. Bihar native Vaibhav Suryavanshi was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore during the year IPL 2025 Mega Auction. This makes him the youngest player ever to be auctioned in the history of the IPL. Reaching this milestone at the age of 13 is a significant achievement in his cricket career.
The bid for Suryavanshi sparked intense competition, particularly between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals, and ultimately resulted in a significant deal that reflects both his potential and marketability.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been making headlines of late for his performances. He became the youngest batsman to score an international century in a youth Test match against Australia U-19, scoring 104 runs off just 62 balls. Earlier this year, he made his Ranji Trophy debut at the age of 12, making him one of the youngest players to take part in the prestigious domestic tournament.
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