**Last updated:** May 04, 2025, 14:35 IST
### IPL 2025: Emerging talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre, Priyansh Arya, and Suyash Sharma are making their mark. These young players have signaled to veterans like MS Dhoni that their time is coming.
#### Highlights
– IPL 2025 is showcasing the prowess of young Indian cricketers.
– 14-year-old Vaibhav and 17-year-old Ayush have captivated cricket enthusiasts.
– Priyansh Arya, Suyash Sharma, and Aniket Verma are also delivering impressive performances.
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In New Delhi, during a match where Chennai Super Kings needed 35 runs in 18 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore, MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja were attempting to steal singles. Unfortunately, Chennai lost yet another match. The 43-year-old Dhoni and 36-year-old Jadeja appeared to be outperformed, and Dhoni took the defeat personally. This match exemplifies a recurring theme in IPL 2025: players aged 35-40 are struggling to keep up with the game, leaving fans disappointed. In stark contrast, young talents like 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi and 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre have won the hearts of many with their performances. Here, we spotlight five players under the age of 23 who have become crucial to their teams and are expected to shine in the future.
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**Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines Bright**
When Rajasthan Royals invested 1.10 crores in 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, many cricket fans questioned the decision. How would such a young player handle seasoned bowlers? However, Vaibhav proved his critics wrong by scoring a century in just 39 balls, making him the youngest player to achieve this feat in IPL history. His maturity on the field indicates he will dominate IPL in the years to come.
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**Ayush Mhatre, the Future of Chennai Super Kings**
Interestingly, both Vaibhav and Ayush, who opened for the Indian Under-19 team in 2024, are now making waves in the IPL. While Vaibhav is the rising star of Rajasthan Royals, Ayush is poised to be a significant asset for Chennai Super Kings. The 17-year-old impressed with a remarkable 94-run innings against Royal Challengers Bangalore, showcasing his immense potential. It’s now up to Chennai Super Kings to nurture this young talent.
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**Priyansh Arya’s Remarkable Journey**
23-year-old Priyansh Arya is also emerging as a star in IPL 2025. He first garnered attention by hitting six sixes in an over in the Delhi Premier League, which led to his selection for the Punjab Kings. During the auction, the team placed their faith in him, and Priyansh has since delivered, amassing 346 runs in IPL 2025, including a century.
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**Suyash Sharma’s Spin Magic**
22-year-old Suyash Sharma is capturing the spotlight with his leg-spin bowling in IPL 2025. In a crucial match against RCB, he conceded just 6 runs in the 18th over while Dhoni and Jadeja were batting, which turned the tide of the game. Although CSK lost by 2 runs, Suyash has consistently played a pivotal role in RCB’s victories by tightening the opposition’s scoring during the middle overs.
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**Aniket Verma’s Power Hitting**
23-year-old Aniket Verma is being hailed as another standout of this season. Initially an unknown in the cricketing world, he attracted the attention of Sunrisers Hyderabad due to his stellar performances in the Madhya Pradesh T20 League. In IPL 2025, Aniket, who bats in the lower-middle order, has scored 193 runs in 10 matches, and his ability to hit long sixes is noteworthy—he has already hit 16 sixes this season.
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