These players are seen as valuable assets for teams looking to build for the future.
There is just one day left for the IPL 2025 mega auction and teams are gearing up to bid for the best players. With a mix of experienced players and new talent, it will be an exciting event.
Teenage players will also be in the spotlight as teams look for young stars who can make a big impact. These players are seen as valuable assets for teams looking to build for the future.
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Everyone will be watching to see how the bidding goes as each team aims to form a strong team.
Let’s take a look at the six teenage teams that the IPL 2025 auction will target.
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (13 years 241 days)
The youngest player to feature in an IPL auction, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his first-class debut for Bihar in January 2024 aged just 12 years and 284 days, setting a new record as the youngest Indian debutant since 1986.
In September 2024, Vaibhav scored a quickfire 104 off 62 balls for India U-19 in a youth Test against Australia, setting a record for the fastest century by an Indian in youth Tests. He is also part of the India U-19 squad for the U-19 Asia Cup. He has played five first-class matches so far and scored 100 runs.
2. Ayush Mhatre (17 years 130 days)
Mumbai’s young opening batsman has been turning heads with his solid performances. He is selected for the India Under-19 team for the upcoming Under-19 Asia Cup.
In six first-class matches, he scored 441 runs, including two centuries and a fifty, demonstrating his talent. He was also invited to the trials by Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
3. André Siddharth (18 years 87 days)
Siddarth, a middle-order batsman from Tamil Nadu, has emerged as one of the youngest names in the IPL 2025 auction. He had an impressive start to his first-class career, scoring 372 runs in six innings at an outstanding average of 93 .
His consistent performances have also earned him a place in the India U-19 squad for the upcoming U-19 Asia Cup.
4. Kwena Maphaka (18 years 229 days)
The South Africa left-arm pacer has shown remarkable growth in his cricket journey, earning himself a place in the U-19 World Cup and then an IPL contract. While his stint with Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 was brief and not very impactful, he is ready to return to the auction with renewed determination.
Known for consistently bowling at speeds of 140 km/h, he has already represented South Africa in three T20Is and played two first-class matches. His pace and potential make him a promising talent to watch.
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5. Allah Ghazanfar (18 years 248 days)
The Afghan mystery has been in the spotlight recently, playing for both the senior team and development teams. Ghazanfar, who impressed during this year’s Emerging Asia Cup, has shown great promise as a supporting player.
So far, he has played 8 One Day Internationals, taking 12 wickets. His best performance came earlier this month against Bangladesh where he took an outstanding 6 for 26. In T20Is, his record is even more impressive as he took 29 wickets in just 16 games.
6. Noor Ahmad (19 years 325 days)
The 19-year-old Noor, a left-arm wrist spinner, has quickly made a name for himself in cricket. He made his IPL debut for Gujarat Titans in 2023, taking 16 wickets in 13 matches. In IPL 2024 season he took 8 wickets in 10 matches.
Noor’s sharp turn and smart variations make him a valuable bowler, especially in powerplays and deaths. With experience in T20 leagues across the world, he participated in the mega auction with a base price of INR 2 crore.
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