3 youngest player bought in IPL history

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, let’s take a look at the youngest players in the auction.

As the IPL 2025 mega auction draws near, all eyes will be on the upcoming crop of cricket players who are eager to leave their mark on the competition. Three of the youngest players in IPL history have already been signed, making them two of the league’s many tantalizing prospects who might bring a new wave of talent and vitality. These up-and-coming talents, who all possess enormous potential, are poised to revolutionize both Indian and international cricket. Their ascent to the IPL spotlight has been nothing short of amazing.

3 youngest player bought in IPL history

Sr No	Player	Teams	Age At Debut
1	Prayas Ray Barman	RCB	16 years, 157 days
2	Mujeeb ur Rahman	PBKS	17 years, 11 days
3	Sarfaraz Khan	RCB	17 years, 177 days

Prayas Ray Barman

In 2019, Prayas Ray Barman was bought by RCB for Rs. 1.5 crore, making him the youngest player to debut in the IPL. However, RCB soon regretted their choice as he played just one match, in which he gave away 56 runs in 4 overs.

Mujeeb ur Rahman

The youngest player in the 2018 auction, 16 years, 9 months, and 30 days old, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, was signed by Punjab Kings for Rs. 4 crore. In his first season, he took 14 wickets, making an early impression.

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Sarfaraz Khan

In 2015, at just 17 years, 3 months, and 25 days old, Sarfaraz Khan was signed by RCB for Rs. 50 lakh. Although he showed great potential early on, his career has seen mixed results, as he represented three different franchises over eight seasons.