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Time of India
6 hours ago
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- Time of India
IPL 2025
A banker by profession , a sportsman by heart,one who eats, sleeps and breathes cricket. Mantra for life - Play each ball on merits & keep the scoreboard moving. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, which concluded on June 3, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinching their maiden title against Punjab Kings (PBKS), was a showcase of emerging talent. Among the standout performers were uncapped Indian players who made significant impacts, proving their potential to be future stars. In this article, I have picked my uncapped XII, backed by key statistics from the season to highlight why they form an exciting combination. Top order: Explosive young guns 1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to make waves in IPL history. Playing for Rajasthan Royals, his explosive batting was a revelation. In 7 innings, Vaibhav scored 252 runs at an average of 36.00 and a staggering strike rate of 206.50, including a century (101 off 38 balls) against Gujarat Titans and a fifty (57 off 33). His fearless approach, highlighted by a strike rate of more than 200 (highest in IPL 2025 for players facing at least 50 balls), made him a standout opener. Despite a duck against Mumbai Indians, his ability to dominate attacks marked him as a prodigy. 2. Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings) Priyansh Arya, another dynamic opener, from Punjab Kings, was a run-machine at the top. Playing his first-ever IPL, he amassed 475 runs at a strike rate of 179.24 in 17 innings, including a sensational century off 39 balls. His consistency and ability to accelerate made him a key figure in PBKS campaign, challenging some of the top batters for the Orange Cap. Arya's aggressive stroke play and composure under pressure earned him a spot in this squad, forming a formidable opening pair with Suryavanshi. 3. Ayush Mhatre (Chennai Super Kings) Ayush Mhatre, signed as a mid-season replacement for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, emerged as a gem for Chennai Super Kings. Batting at the top, Mhatre impressed with his technique and flair, providing much needed firepower to CSK's batting in the powerplay. He scored 240 runs in 7 innings at an outstanding strike rate of 188.97. Middle order: Stability and firepower 4. Prabhsimran Singh – Wicketkeeper (Punjab Kings) Prabhsimran Singh, the wicketkeeper-batter for Punjab Kings, brought dynamism to the side along with his opening partner Priyansh. Known for his aggressive batting, he amassed 549 runs at a strike rate of 160.52 in 17 innings. As a big-hitting keeper-batter he is a vital cog in this line-up, doubling as the team's gloveman. 5. Nehal Wadhera (Punjab Kings) Nehal Wadhera, acquired by Punjab Kings for ₹4.20 crore, is a reliable middle-order batter. His ability to stabilize innings while accelerating when needed makes him a perfect foil at no.5 for the big-hitters above and below him. Wadhera's versatility and clutch performances enabled him to score 369 runs in 15 innings at strike rate of 145.84. 6. Shashank Singh – Captain (Punjab Kings) Shashank Singh continued to be a revelation for Punjab Kings, delivering match-winning knocks under pressure. His all-round batting prowess, combining power and finesse, made him a key middle-order player. He scored 350 runs at a strike rate of 153.50 with 3 fifties which highlights his impact as a finisher and a dependable batter. All-rounders and bowlers: The game-changers 7. Naman Dhir (Mumbai Indians) Naman Dhir, Mumbai Indians' uncapped all-rounder, added depth to the line-up with his batting and occasional bowling. His aggressive approach and ability to contribute in multiple facets made him an asset. He scored 252 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 182.60 which makes him an ideal number seven, offering flexibility as a finisher or stabilizer, if required. 8. Vipraj Nigam (Delhi Capitals) Vipraj Nigam, a bowling all-rounder for Delhi Capitals, impressed with both bat and ball. His ability to contribute in crunch situations earned him recognition as a breakout star. He picked up 11 wickets at an economy rate of 9.12 with his leg-spin while contributing 142 runs in 8 innings at a strike rate of 179.74 lower down the order. The bowling arsenal 9. Digvesh Rathi (Lucknow Super Giants) Digvesh Rathi, the leg-spinner for Lucknow Super Giants, was a standout bowler, claiming 14 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 30.64 and an economy rate of 8.25. His signature celebrations became a fan favourite, but his ability to outfox batters with clever variations was his true strength. Rathi's inclusion as the lead spinner in this XI underscores his impact as one of the best uncapped bowlers in IPL 2025. 10. Anshul Kamboj (Chennai Super Kings) Anshul Kamboj, CSK's right-arm pacer, had a decent campaign, taking 8 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 21.50, with a best of 3-13. His ability to bowl at different stages of the game made him a versatile resource. Kamboj's pace and accuracy earn him a spot in this squad. 11. Yash Dayal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) Yash Dayal, RCB's left-arm pacer, played a pivotal role in their title-winning campaign. He picked up 13 wickets at an average of 36.15, contributing to RCB's success in crucial matches. His ability to bowl tight lines and take wickets in the middle overs made him a reliable option. Dayal's experience and skill make him the spearhead of this bowling attack. Impact substitute: Ashwani Kumar (Mumbai Indians) Ashwani Kumar, Mumbai Indians' left-arm pacer, was a revelation with the ball. In 7 matches, he took 11 wickets at an average of 21.09 with a best of 4-24 on debut. His ability to swing the ball and deliver in high-pressure situations made him a key component of MI's bowling attack. His inclusion as an impact sub adds depth to the bowling unit, ready to replace a batter or bowler as needed. Why this XII stands out This uncapped XII combines youthful exuberance with match-winning potential. The top order, led by Suryavanshi, Arya, and Mhatre, provides explosive starts, while Prabhsimran, Wadhera, and Shashank offer stability and firepower in the middle. Dhir and Nigam add all-round depth, and the bowling attack—featuring Rathi's spin, Dayal's swing, Kamboj's versatility, and Kumar's pace —is well-rounded. With a blend of high strike rates, wicket-taking ability, and clutch performances, this team could rival any IPL side. This uncapped squad encapsulates the spirit of the tournament, showcasing talent that could soon dominate Indian cricket. As these players continue to grow, their IPL 2025 performances will be remembered as the launchpad for their careers. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
6 Uncapped Indian Batters With Most Runs In Debut IPL Season: Priyansh Arya Leads The Chart, Devdutt Padikkal Follows
photoDetails english Updated:Jun 04, 2025, 06:15 PM IST Priyansh Arya (2025) 1 / 7 Priyansh Arya made a sensational IPL debut in 2025, scoring a record-breaking 475 runs, the highest ever by an uncapped Indian batter in their debut season. His campaign featured two half-centuries and a century, backed by an explosive strike rate of 179.3. Devdutt Padikkal (2020) 2 / 7 Devdutt Padikkal burst onto the IPL scene in 2020 with an impressive tally of 473 runs. Known for his elegant stroke play and calm temperament, Padikkal was a key player at the top of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting order. Shreyas Iyer (2015) 3 / 7 Shreyas Iyer announced himself in the IPL in 2015 by scoring 439 runs in his debut campaign. His aggressive yet technically sound batting helped Delhi Capitals gain momentum in many matches. Tilak Varma (2022) 4 / 7 In 2022, Tilak Varma impressed with 397 runs as an uncapped batter making his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians. His stylish left-handed batting combined classical shots with powerful hitting. Rahul Tripathi (2017) 5 / 7 Rahul Tripathi's debut IPL season in 2017 saw him score 391 runs with aggressive stroke play and excellent running between the wickets. Tripathi's fearless approach and ability to accelerate innings earned him recognition as a dangerous T20 player. Venkatesh Iyer (2021) 6 / 7 Venkatesh Iyer, in his 2021 debut IPL season, amassed 370 runs with a blend of power-hitting and handy medium-pace bowling. His aggressive starts and ability to clear the boundary helped KKR post or chase competitive totals. 7 / 7
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
'We have been a highly entertaining cricket team to watch': Ricky Ponting lauds Punjab Kings team despite final loss to RCB
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 4 (ANI): Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting praised the team's efforts in the 17th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) after his side went down to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 6 runs in the final clash by at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After electing to bowl, PBKS restricted the opposition to 190/9 in 20 overs on a solid batting track, with both Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson picking up three wickets each, as per a release from Punjab Kings. Despite the top order Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh giving the Kings a good start in the chase, the middle-order could not capitalise on the momentum, and Punjab fell short of the target by a small margin. Despite losing the title, the Kings' coach praised the team's performance in the season and highlighted how the Punjab Kings were an entertaining team throughout the tournament. 'The way that we've been able to play our cricket, it's been a highly entertaining team to watch, and that for a coach to be able to sit back and talk about a team that way gives me a lot of satisfaction. You can probably look at it tonight and say it was probably a little bit of inexperience in the middle order that cost us. But what I know is that we are going to have these younger guys (Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera) with us for a long, and I think they're going to win us a lot of games going forward,' Ponting said at the post-match press conference, as quoted from a release by PBKS. Shashank Singh played a heroic knock in the end, scoring an unbeaten 61 off 30 balls in the final, but was unable to take his side home. Ponting disagreed with the remarks that the batting track was a slow one and said that his side lost momentum in a crucial spot. 'There's no excuse from us. Shashank at the end of the game, said he thinks that was the best wicket he has batted on for the whole season. We just lost a bit of momentum at a critical time in probably the last couple of overs of the power play, and we lost critical wickets,' Ponting said. It was after 11 years that Punjab qualified for the playoffs and reached the IPL final. Looking into the future, Ponting said that his side will continue to grow in the coming years and will make a stronger comeback next season. 'It was only a couple of days that we were here celebrating one of our great wins for the season to get into the final, and today we probably feel that we have let one slip. But with this group being as young as it is, we will be back bigger and stronger next season,' he said. 'I think it's always easy to make observations from the outside but I made it pretty clear when I was appointed as head coach that I wanted to make sure things were different. I wanted to make sure things were done in a certain way from the top. I wanted to make things different, I wanted to make a significant change, and I think we have managed to do that,' he signed off. (ANI)
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Punjab Kings' batter Priyansh Arya scripts massive milestone in IPL 2025 final
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 3 (ANI): Punjab Kings' young sensation Priyansh Arya shattered Devdutt Padikkal's record for the most runs by an uncapped Indian batter in a debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Priyansh came out to open for Punjab in the final of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the world's largest cricket stadium, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In pursuit of Bengaluru's daunting 191-run target, Priyansh provided a quick-fire start and struck 24 from 19 deliveries, laced with four boundaries. He finished the season with a tally of 475 runs from 17 appearances at 27.94. The 24-year-old surpassed Padikkal's tally of 473 for most runs by an uncapped Indian batter in the debut IPL season. It took a stunner from Phil Salt at the edge of the boundary rope off Josh Hazlewood on the final delivery of the fifth over. He tried to flick the ball away for a maximum, but his attempt was intercepted by the English top-order batter. Salt released the ball in the air before crossing the boundary rope and then returned to the field to complete the catch. Even though Priyansh provided the required tempo, Punjab failed to gun down Bengaluru's competitive total. Throughout the chase, Punjab kept itself in the affair but kept losing wickets at regular intervals, which hurt their chances of lifting their maiden title. At the end, PBKS fell six runs short, which ensured that the wait for the title continued for Punjab, who reached their first final in 11 years under the exceptional leadership of Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting. While it was agony for Punjab, skipper Rajat Patidar steered RCB to its first trophy in 18 years. With the end of adding the coveted IPL title to RCB's trophy cabinet, the special moment was met by tears in Virat Kohli's eyes. (ANI)
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
IPL Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru win battle of the reds, clinch maiden title
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally broke their longstanding drought and clinched their maiden Indian Premier League trophy by defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in the final at Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Punjab Kings got off to a steady start with Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya looking in good touch. But Phil Salt pulled out a blinder to send back Arya while Krunal Pandya bowled a tight spell snapping up Prabhsimran and Josh Inglis. Captain Iyer suffered a rare failure when he was out for 1 as Romario Shepherd accounted for him. Shashank Singh tried with all his might but PBKS ultimately fell short of the mark as their wait for their first title continued. Earlier, Punjab Kings bowlers did more than a decent job to restrict Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a below par 190 for 9 in the IPL final. For RCB, Virat Kohli top-scored with 43 off 35 balls while skipper Rajat Patidar couldn't build on a good start managing 26 off 16 balls. For Punjab Kings, Yuzvendra Chahal was brilliant with figures of 1/37 in 4 overs while Kyle Jamieson had the figures of 3 for 48. The prize wicket of Kohli was taken by Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai (1/35). However, the best figures were of India's premier T20 bowler Arshdeep Singh (3/40), who got three wickets in the final over. In the closing ceremony before the match, 'Sabse aage honge Hindustani' and 'Dushman ke chhakke chhudaa de, hum India wale' were among the songs performed as national fervour was the central theme. 'Honouring the Indian armed forces', 'Salute to the armed forces' and 'Thank you armed forces' were the message displayed across the digital boards used for advertising and sharing match-related information near the boundary as well as on the first tier of the world's largest stadium here. Bollywood playback singer Shankar Mahadevan along with his sons Siddharth and Shivam enthralled the near capacity crowd. The songs from war-themed movie Lakshya titled 'Kandhon se milte hai kandhe' and 'Lakshya', 'Ae watan mere aabad rahe tu', 'Vande Mataram' (AR Rahman composed) were among the songs performed with 'sabse aage honge Hindustani' being the final one. The ceremony took place before the summit clash of the 18th edition of world's biggest T20 tournament between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings. The players trained in the background with RCB being the first team to take the field for their warm-ups followed by their rivals PBKS soon after. The tournament was suspended for 10 days last month when the country's armed forces were executing Operation Sindoor — a military operation in response to Pakistan backed terrorists killing 26 Indian citizens in Kashmir' Pahalgam. (With agency inputs)
