IPL 2025 is set to be a season of fresh faces and breakthrough performances! The campaign and practice have already started for the teams. As it is supposed to begin from 22nd March in Eden Gardens.

Few debutants make their first appearance on the world's biggest T20 stage. These emerging talents—Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Matthew Breetzke, Jacob Bethell, and Josh Inglis. 

Let's take a look at how these debutants bring with them their impressive track records from domestic and youth cricket and create hurdles for the opponents.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals): At just 13 years old, this prodigy from Bihar has rewritten history by becoming the youngest player ever signed in an IPL auction. Although comprehensive T20 statistics for Suryavanshi are still emerging, his standout performance in a youth match—scoring a rapid century off just 58 balls—demonstrates his explosive batting ability. He made his first-class debut for Bihar at an incredibly young age, and his raw talent has already captured the attention of the cricketing world.

Matthew Breetzke (Lucknow Super Giants): The South African pace sensation, making his IPL debut with LSG, has showcased potential in domestic T20 contests. While his high-level T20 numbers are still limited, his skillset as a fast bowler with the ability to generate pace and movement suggests he could be a valuable asset as he gains more exposure in franchise cricket.

Jacob Bethell (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): An English all-rounder stepping into IPL action, Bethell comes with a background of around 52 T20 matches. He has accumulated roughly 700 runs at an average near 22 and has claimed about 18 wickets at an average of approximately 27. His experience in shorter formats across domestic and international circuits is expected to add depth to RCB’s lineup.

Josh Inglis (Punjab Kings): This Australian batting all-rounder, making his IPL debut with PBKS, has featured in around 25 domestic T20 matches. Inglis has scored approximately 450 runs at an average of about 28 and picked up roughly 15 wickets with his off-spin. His dynamic performances in shorter formats suggest he could provide both firepower with the bat and valuable breakthroughs with the ball.

Together, these debutants embody the future of T20 cricket, and IPL 2025 may well mark the beginning of illustrious careers for these young stars.

Allah Ghazanfar (Mumbai Indians): An 18-year-old off-spinner from Afghanistan, Ghazanfar has already turned heads in T20 cricket. In his previous T20 outings, he has played 16 matches, delivering 354 balls to pick up 29 wickets at an astonishing average of 11.62, with best figures of 4/12. However, he was ruled out from the Champions Trophy and IPL 2025 due to his back injury.