Top 5 Youngest Players to Play in IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the biggest cricket leagues in the world. It has seen many young talents step onto the field, showcasing their skills in front of millions of fans. This article will look at the top five youngest players to have ever played in IPL history. Each of these players has made a significant mark in the league, proving that age is just a number when it comes to talent and determination.

5. Pradeep Sangwan (17 Years, 179 Days)

Pradeep Sangwan made his IPL debut in 2008 for the Delhi Daredevils. At just 17 years old, he played alongside stars like Glenn McGrath and Mohammad Asif against Chennai Super Kings. Sangwan was chosen in the first-ever IPL draft as an Under-19 player. Though the Delhi team had a chance to pick Virat Kohli, they opted for Sangwan, a talented left-arm pacer. He had a great season in domestic cricket in 2007, finishing as one of the top wicket-takers in the Ranji Trophy. Later, he was part of the Indian Under-19 team that won the World Cup in 2008, led by Virat Kohli. He played three seasons with the Daredevils and later joined teams like Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans.

4. Sarfaraz Khan (17 Years, 177 Days)

Sarfaraz Khan made headlines as a powerful hitter in the Under-19 tournaments. He played for India in the 2014 Under-19 World Cup, where his aggressive style impressed the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). They signed him for INR 50 lakh, making him the youngest IPL player at that time. In 2015, he played 13 matches, scoring 111 runs. He stayed with RCB for four seasons before moving to Punjab Kings and then Delhi Capitals.

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3. Riyan Parag (17 Years, 152 Days)

Riyan Parag, an all-rounder from Assam, played for India in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup. He was signed by Rajasthan Royals for INR 20 lakhs. Riyan made history by scoring a half-century at just 17 years old, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat in IPL. He was bought back by the Royals before the 2022 season for INR 3.8 crore. Riyan has shown promise with his batting and also contributes as a useful off-spinner.

2. Mujeeb ur Rahman (17 Years, 11 Days)

Afghanistan’s Mujeeb ur Rahman made his IPL debut a season before Riyan Parag. He holds the record as the youngest overseas player to debut in the IPL. Mujeeb impressed with his bowling skills in the Afghanistan Under-19 Asia Cup, leading to his international debut at age 16. The Kings XI Punjab bought him for INR 4 crore. In his first season, Mujeeb took 14 wickets and has continued to be a valuable player for his national team.

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1. Prayas Ray Barman (16 Years, 152 Days)

Prayas Ray Barman made history on March 31, 2019, by becoming the youngest player ever to play in the IPL, debuting for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He was the best bowler for Bengal in the 2018 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. RCB acquired him for INR 1.5 crore after a bidding war with Punjab Kings. Unfortunately, Barman had a tough debut match, conceding 56 runs without taking a wicket against Sunrisers Hyderabad. So far, this match is the only one he has played in the IPL.

List of Youngest Players to Play in IPL History