The Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) season has started and there is tremendous enthusiasm among cricket fans. Like every year, this year too some of the world’s top cricketers are playing in the league, but the special thing is that many young players are also in the news, who are capable of attracting everyone’s attention with their talent. Here we will take a look at such young players under the age of 20. These are those players who can become game changers in any match.
This season there are many young faces who have the potential to become global stars overnight. From 15 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals to Ayush Mhatre of Chennai Super Kings are included in this list.
Rajasthan Royals star
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Just 15 years old Vaibhav had created history in the last season itself. He showed his threat to the world by scoring centuries in his first 7 matches. Vaibhav, who bats with a strike rate of over 200, will be the biggest attraction this year.
- Kwena Mafaka: This 19 year old left arm fast bowler from South Africa is an expert in scaring the giants with his speed and bounce. Mafaka, who was the ‘Player of the Tournament’ of the 2024 Under-19 World Cup, can prove to be a strike bowler for Rajasthan.
X-Factor of Chennai Super Kings
- Ayush Mhatre: 18-year-old captain Ayush, who won India the Under-19 World Cup, is known for his unmatched combination of classical technique and modern power hitting. Last season, he scored 240 runs in only 7 matches. In such a situation, this time also the team has a lot of expectations from him.
- Karthik Sharma: Chennai has invested heavily in this 19 year old wicketkeeper-batsman. Karthik is famous for hitting sixes in domestic cricket and under the tutelage of Dhoni, he can play the role of an important finisher for the team. Chennai bought Karthik for Rs 14.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction, his base price was Rs 30 lakh.
- Prashant Veer: This 20-year-old all-rounder is being considered as the successor of the legendary Ravindra Jadeja. Accurate left-arm spin and the ability to hit long sixes in the lower order make him a three-dimensional player. Prashant’s base price in IPL 2026 auction was Rs 30 lakh but Chennai also bought him for Rs 14.20 crore.
