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List of Cricketers Who Debuted in IPL Under 18

A comprehensive list of players who made their IPL debut at under 18 years of age, ranked by youngest debut age as of IPL 2026. Includes debut details, team, and season.

8 itemsUpdated Mar 26, 2026

The IPL has given opportunities to several teenage prodigies, with some debuting as young as 14 years old. Vaibhav Suryavanshi shattered the record in IPL 2025 by debuting at just 14 years and 23 days for Rajasthan Royals, becoming the youngest player in IPL history. Many of these young talents were spotted through age-group cricket or domestic performances. While some went on to have successful careers (like Riyan Parag), others played limited matches. Here is the ranked list of notable players who debuted in the IPL under the age of 18.

#	Name	Team	Season	Notable	Highlight
1	Vaibhav Suryavanshi Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025 The current youngest IPL debutant ever. The left-handed opener from Bihar made his debut at 14 years and 23 days against Lucknow Super Giants. He announced himself with a six off the first ball he faced and scored 34 off 20 balls.	Rajasthan Royals	2025	Hit first-ball six on debut	Youngest player in IPL history
2	Prayas Ray Barman Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2019 Leg-spinner who held the record for youngest debutant before Suryavanshi. He debuted at 16 years and 157 days against Sunrisers Hyderabad, bowling to international stars like David Warner.	Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)	2019	Only one IPL match played	Previous youngest debutant record holder
3	Mujeeb Ur Rahman Kings XI Punjab (now PBKS), IPL 2018 Afghan mystery spinner who debuted at 17 years and 11 days. Known for his carrom ball and variations, he made an immediate impact in T20 cricket.	Kings XI Punjab	2018	Continued successful IPL career	Youngest overseas debutant at the time
4	Riyan Parag Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019 Dynamic all-rounder who debuted at 17 years and 152 days. He has grown into a key player and later became captain of Rajasthan Royals.	Rajasthan Royals	2019	Current RR captain	Evolved into a consistent performer and leader
5	Sarfaraz Khan Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2015 Aggressive middle-order batter who debuted at 17 years and 177-182 days. Known for his domestic performances and later international recognition.	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	2015	Later played for other teams	Talented batter with strong domestic record
6	Pradeep Sangwan Delhi Daredevils (now DC), IPL 2008 Left-arm pacer from the inaugural IPL season who debuted at 17 years and 179 days.	Delhi Daredevils	2008	Early pace prospect	One of the youngest from the first IPL season
7	Washington Sundar Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017 Off-spinning all-rounder who debuted at 17 years and 199 days. He has since become a regular in international cricket.	Rising Pune Supergiant	2017	Successful career with CSK and India	Versatile all-rounder
8	Ayush Mhatre Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2025 Young Mumbai batter who debuted for CSK at 17 years and 278 days, becoming one of the youngest for the franchise.	Chennai Super Kings	2025	CSK's youngest debutant	Promising domestic talent from Mumbai

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 26, 2026.

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