Top 5 Uncapped Players of IPL 2025

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June 6, 2025

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Top 5 Uncapped Players of IPL 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been a showcase for emerging talent – with players from different corners of the world shining bright on the international stage. With several uncapped players making a significant impact during different seasons of IPL, they have created a reputation despite not having represented India at the international level. Their exceptional skills and potential have made them stand out from others, and have made selectors take notice of their efforts.

The IPL 2025 season lived up to the tournament’s grace as India’s uncapped players grabbed the spotlight with their performances. Whether it was the debutants making an impact or experienced players elevating their class, this season flexed India’s cricketing talent far and wide.

5 Uncapped Players of IPL 2025

The importance of an uncapped player in a T20 format such as the IPL is immense. In simple terms, an ‘uncapped’ player refers to any Indian or overseas players who have yet to appear for their national team in any format; or a retired and out-of-favour Indian cricketer too. Any player can fall under the uncapped category, if he has not participated in any international match or held a BCCI central contract within the last five years.

For the latest edition, several notable players showcased their talent and grabbed the attention through their skills, despite being uncapped. Some of them who have emerged in the list of talented uncapped players include Digvesh Rathi, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur, Simran Singh, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal and more. Here we have listed the top 5 uncapped players of IPL 2025, who wowed the spectators with their incredible performances. Four of these 5 players belong to the Indian domestic circuit from Punjab Kings, who scouted some excellent talent and were the team of the season undoubtedly!

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5) Shashank Singh – Punjab Kings

The 33-year-old was retained by Punjab Kings ahead of the tournament for INR 5.50 crores. as their finisher. With seven not outs in 14 innings, Shashank brought the fireworks with a 16-ball 44 against Gujarat Titans, 15-ball 33 against LSG and 30-ball 59 against Rajasthan Royals, all unbeaten performances. He was the highest scorer in the epic IPL final against RCB with his stellar unbeaten 61, making it yet another 350-run season for Shashank.

4) Nehal Wadhera – Punjab Kings

Another uncapped gem for PBKS, Wadhera was brought over from Mumbai Indians (MI) to his new team with a solid point to prove and turned himself into an adaptable player. With a tendency to hit straight on short balls through midwicket, Wadhera hit a 37-ball 70 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) during the league stage but his best performance came in the Qualifier 2, where in a high-pressure scenario, he matched Shreyas Iyer flawlessly to help take down his previous team with a 28-ball 49 in a high-octane chase. He was acquired by Punjab Kings for INR 4.2 crores and throughout IPL 2025, he played several impactful innings, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.

3) Prabhsimran Singh – Punjab Kings

A retained player, Prabhsimran delivered on his promise with his best IPL season – 549 runs at a strike rate of 160.52. His crisp drives and ability to capitalise on loose deliveries made his partnership with Arya one of the stories of the season. His 48-ball 91 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and a 49-ball 83 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) masked PBKS’ middle-order woes. His aggressive approach to pace helped him become the highest run-scorer (1305) in IPL history for an uncapped Indian.

2) Priyansh Arya – Punjab Kings

Priyansh Arya gained attention after hitting six sixes in an over during the Delhi Premier League. Punjab Kings secured his services for ₹3.8 crore. In IPL 2025, Arya showcased his explosive batting, providing quick runs in the middle order and adding depth to the PBKS batting lineup.

Minimal footwork, maximum impact, that was Arya in his debut IPL. Backed by head coach Ricky Ponting, Arya’s lofted shots and flicks off the body made him a lethal powerplay hitter. His 475 runs, the highest by an uncapped batter in a debut season (surpassing Devdutt Padikkal’s 473 in 2020), came at a strike rate of 179.24. His 43-ball 102 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was the third-fastest century by an Indian.

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1) Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Rajasthan Royals

A replacement for his captain Sanju Samson, the 14-year-old Suryavanshi started his IPL journey with a first-ball six, setting the tone for the fearless, aggressive batting that followed. The power Suryavanshi generated alongside some sweet timing was a standout. He finished the season with 18 fours, 24 sixes, and 252 runs, but his most impressive stat was his strike rate of 206.55, the highest of all batters who have faced at least 50 deliveries. His 101 in 35 balls against Gujarat Titans (GT) was the second-fastest in IPL history.

At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became one of the youngest players in IPL history. Acquired by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore, the Bihar-born prodigy had already made waves with a 35-ball century in domestic cricket. In IPL 2025, he played seven matches, scoring 252 runs at a strike rate of 206.56, including a rapid century, signaling a bright future ahead

Conclusion

The top 5 uncapped players who have cemented their place in the forthcoming IPL 2026 season and also impressed the audiences with their technical ability are Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh.

These uncapped players have not only enriched the IPL 2025 with their performances but have also positioned themselves as future stars of Indian cricket. Their journeys underline IPL’s role in uncovering and nurturing domestic talent by providing them with a platform to shine on the big stage. These young and relatively unknown cricketers stepped onto the biggest platform of the cricketing world and seized their moment with outstanding performances.

FAQs on Players of IPL 2025

1) Who was the most expensive player of IPL 2025?

In IPL 2025, Rishabh Pant emerged as the most expensive player in the history of IPL. He was acquired by the Lucknow Super Giants for INR 27 Crores ahead of the 2025 mega-auction.

2) Who scored the fastest century in IPL 2025?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi scripted history as he became the first Indian batsman and second batter overall in IPL’s history to score the fastest century. He scored 101 in 35 balls against Gujarat Titans, while playing for his team Rajasthan Royals.

3) Is MS Dhoni an uncapped player in IPL?

Yes, MS Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2025 mega-auction as an uncapped player for INR 4 crores. He last played for India at the 2019 ODI World Cup and announced his retirement in August 2020. He does not play any cricket apart from the IPL.