Suryavanshi, Priyansh To Open; Badoni As Captain: Best XI Of Uncapped Players In IPL 2025

Naman Dhir and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Source: AP)

The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) concluded in dramatic fashion as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), lifted their maiden IPL title after a gripping six-run victory against Punjab Kings in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3. While seasoned international stars made their presence felt, IPL 2025 will be remembered as much for the rise of uncapped Indian players.

Here’s a Detailed Look At The Best Uncapped XI of IPL 2025:

Openers

Priyansh Arya

• Age: 23 years
• No.of Matches Played (2025): 17
• Runs: 475
• Strike Rate: 179.24
• Highlight: Blistering 42-ball century vs CSK 
• Impact: Priyansh Arya scored the most runs by an uncapped Indian player in the debut season. His fearless stroke play at the top of the order gave PBKS frequent flying starts, making him one of the most crucial players for the Shreyas-Iyer-led franchise. 

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Vaibhav Suryavanshi in IPL 2025 (Source: AP)

• Age: 14 years
• No.of Matches Played (2025): 7
• Runs: 252
• Strike Rate: 206.55
• Highlight: 38-ball ton vs Gujarat Titans (second-fastest in IPL history)
• Impact: Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the youngest player in IPL history. He displayed effortless power-hitting ability with maturity and exceptional shot-making. It is also important to note that he became the youngest T20 centurion and a breakout star for RR this season. 

Top & Middle Order

Prabhsimran Singh

• Age: 24 years
• No.of Matches Played (2025): 17
• Runs: 549
• Strike Rate: 160.52
• Highlight: Four half-centuries
• Impact: Prabhsimran Singh is one of the leading run-scorers among uncapped players this season. The star player has been a consistent performer at the top and has been and able partner of Priyansh Arya at the top-order for Punjab. He played a crucial role in helping PBKS to reach the final.

Nehal Wadhera

• Age: 24 years
• No.of Matches Played (2025): 16
• Runs: 369
• Strike Rate: 145.84
• Highlight: Two half-centuries, elite finisher role (Death Overs strike-rate: 188.20)
• Impact: Nehal Wadhera, the left-hander, played impactful knocks for PBKS in the middle order. He showcased exceptional consistency and displayed remarkable finishing prowess under pressure this season. 

Ayush Badoni

• Age: 25 years
• No.of Matches Played (2025): 14
• Runs: 329
• Strike Rate: 148.19
• Impact: Ayush Badoni provided much-needed calm in LSG’s flashy batting order. The rising player adapted well to game situations and often bridged innings between Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant.

Shashank Singh

Shashank Singh in IPL 2025 (Source: AP)

• Age: 33 years
• No.of Matches Played (2025): 17
• Runs: 350
• Strike Rate: 153.50
• Highlight: Unbeaten 61 off 30 balls in the IPL final vs RCB
• Impact: Shashank Singh played a key role in the middle-order and emerged as an impactful finisher for PBKS this season. He was retained by PBKS ahead of the season for INR 5.50 crores, and it would not be wrong to say that he has justified their faith by performing decently this season.

Lower Order & All-Rounders

Naman Dhir

Naman Dhir in IPL 2025 (Source: AP)

• Age: 25 years
• No.of Matches Played (2025): 16
• Runs: 252
• Strike Rate: 182.60
• Highlight: 13 sixes in 12 innings
• Impact: Naman Dhir delivered high-impact cameos in the death overs for MI. Though overshadowed by other MI’s stars like Suryakumar Yadav or Rohit Sharma, Dhir added depth and power in the lower-middle order of the innings this season.

Vipraj Nigam

• Age: 20 years
• No.of Matches Played (2025): 14
• Runs: 142
• Wickets: 11
• Strike Rate (Batting): 179.75
• Economy (Bowling): 9.12
• Impact: Taking a look at the stats, it is important to mention that Vipraj Nigam was one of the most impactfully Indian uncapped all-rounder this season. The rising star was brought at the price of ₹50 lakh. He turned out to be a surprise factor for DC, delivering consistently with both bat and ball in IPL 2025.

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Bowling Unit

Digvesh Rathi

• Age: 25 years
• No.of Matches Played (2025): 13
• Wickets: 14
• Economy: 8.25
• Highlight: Highest wicket-taker for LSG
• Impact: Digvesh Rathi's mystery spin made him one of the finds of the season. His passionate and different notebook celebration also kept him in the headlines as much as his breakthroughs.

Suyash Sharma

Suyash Sharma in IPL 2025 (Source: AP)

• Age: 22 years
• No.of Matches Played (2025): 14
• Wickets: 8
• Economy: 8.84
• Highlight: Match-winner in Qualifier 1 vs PBKS (3/17)
• Impact: Looking at his stats Suyash Sharma despite having modest wicket numbers, bowled impactful overs for RCB this season. He supported Krunal Pandya well in the spin department as an impact player. His crucial spell (3/17) in the knockout was a turning point for RCB’s title run.

Ashwani Kumar

• Age: 23 years
• Matches: 7
• Wickets: 11
• Economy: 11.31
• Highlight: 4/24 on debut vs KKR (Best-ever figures by an Indian debutant)
• Impact: Ashwani Kumar, the left-arm quick showed impeccable temperament beyond his years. In his IPL debut match, he took four wickets and conceded just 24 runs against KKR. The young bowler also delivered under pressure in the IPL playoffs. 

Vaibhav Arora

• Age: 27 years
• Matches: 12
• Wickets: 17
• Economy: 9.55
• Impact: Vaibhav Arora is KKR’s most successful bowler and the top wicket-taker among uncapped players. In the IPL Auction 2025, the KKR franchise acquired the services of Arora for Rs 1.80 Cr and with his decent performance he has lived upto the expectations of the franchise. 

Uncapped XI Of IPL 2025

Priyansh Arya (PBKS),Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR), Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) (wk), Nehal Wadhera (PBKS), Ayush Badoni (LSG) (C), Shashank Singh (PBKS), Naman Dhir (MI), Vipraj Nigam (DC), Digvesh Rathi (LSG), Suyash Sharma (RCB), Ashwani Kumar (MI) Impact Sub: Vaibhav Arora (KKR)

This XI is for when the team might bat first as Vaibhav Arora can come in as an impact sub for one of the batters.

Conclusion

As RCB ended an 18-year-long wait for the trophy, IPL 2025 also signaled the emergence of India’s next generation of stars. From the century of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi  to the finesse of finishers like Dhir and Wadhera, the future of Indian cricket looks more promising than ever.

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