3 IPL 2025 Debutants Who Set The Stage On Fire In The Opening Week

Debutants who shined in IPL 2025 [Source: AP Photo]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 started on an interesting note with the fans witnessing high-scoring matches and some thrillers as well. All the ten teams have played a game each and while some big names showed their class, the other stars flopped badly.

However, apart from the big names, there were many exciting young prospects, who shown brightly and lived up to the IPL tag - "where talent meets opportunity." With all the teams having played a game each, we look at 3 debutants who lit the stage on fire with their performance.

1) Priyansh Arya

The Delhi star was roped in by the Punjab Kings in their squad for the 2025 season and he instantly made an impact with a stellar knock against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.

Opening the batting, the southpaw was at his aggressive best and demolished the GT bowling attack.

(Priyansh Arya on his debut)

On a pitch where dew was expected to come, Punjab needed a big score and Priyansh provided just that as he laid a strong foundation for Shreyas Iyer and others to capitalise on, which they eventually did.

2) Vipraj Nigam

The Delhi Capitals needed a tricky 210 runs to win their opening contest, but at one stage, they had lost all the hopes with most of the big stars back in the dugout. When the match was heading towards the LSG camp, Vipraj Nigam joined hands with Ashutosh Sharma and while Ashutosh struggled initially, Nigam unleashed beast mode.

(Vipraj stats Vs LSG)

His knock of 39 from 15 stole the show and it allowed Ashutosh some time off. This was a game-changing knock and was instrumental in helping DC win the match.

3) Vignesh Puthur

Another hidden gem found by Mumbai Indians scouting team, Vignesh Puthur was outstanding on his debut for MI Vs CSK at the Chepauk Stadium. The Mumbai side lost the match, but Vignesh stole the show with his bowling efforts.

(Puthur stats Vs CSK)

He picked up the big scalps of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda as CSK almost lost the plot in the middle overs. Despite MI's loss, the team found another young talent who will serve them for long.

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