Sensational youth: 7 cricketers who debuted in IPL before turning 18

IPL?

The Indian Premier League (TATA IPL) is a mens Twenty20 cricket league held annually in India. It was founded by the BCCI in 2007. Featuring ten city-based franchise teams, it usually takes place during the summer, between March and May every year.

Riyan Parag (Rajashthan Royals)

Riyan Prayag was picked up by Rajasthan Royals in 2019 when he was only 17 years and 175 days old. However, he had already been a part of the U19 World Cup. He is also the youngest cricketer to score an IPL fifty.

Prayas Ray Barman (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

Prayas Ray Barman made his list A debut with RCB in 2019 at the age of 16 years and 157 days.

Abhishek Sharma (Delhi Daredevils)

Abhishek Sharma made his IPL debut when he was 17 years and 251 days old, with Delhi Daredevils in 2018. He had also led U19 to the Youth Asia Cup in 2016 before that.

Sarfaraz Khan (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

Sarfaraz Khan was roped in by RCB in 2015 at the age of 17 years and 177 days. He became famous with his unbeaten knock of 45 off 21 Rajasthan Royals.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Angkrish Raghuvanshi is 18 years and 306 days old. He recently made his debut on the big stage of the IPL with KKR in 2024. In his maiden inning, he scored a half-century against Delhi Capitals. 

Pradeep Sangwan (Delhi Daredevils)

Pradeep Sangwan was 17 years and 179 days when, Delhi Daredevils selected him for the IPL in 2011. He impressed everyone with his fast bowling.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Punjab Kings)

Mujeeb Ur Rahman is an Afghan cricketer; he was picked up by Punjab Kings for IPL 2018, when he was 17 years and 11 days old. He is also the youngest player to take a five-wicket haul in a one-day international.