New Delhi, March 16: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 28. The opening match will feature the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) facing off against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium. Here are the five youngest players participating in this season.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be the youngest player in IPL 2026. Last season, he made a significant impact with his explosive batting. He scored the second-fastest century in IPL history against Gujarat Titans, reaching the milestone in just 35 balls. Over seven matches, Vaibhav amassed 252 runs at a strike rate of 206.
Ayush Mhatre: Born on July 16, 2007, Ayush Mhatre of Chennai Super Kings will be the second youngest player in IPL 2026. Currently, he is 18 years and 160 days old. Ayush had a stellar previous season, scoring 240 runs at a strike rate of 188 across seven matches. Chennai Super Kings will be counting on him for strong performances this season.
Sahil Parikh: The third youngest player in IPL 2026, Sahil Parikh is currently 18 years and 199 days old. He was acquired by Delhi Capitals for ₹30 lakhs during the auction. Expectations are high for Sahil to deliver impressive performances for Delhi this season.
Satvik Deswal: Acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹30 lakhs, Satvik Deswal will be the fourth youngest player this season, at 18 years and 275 days old. As a left-arm spinner, he aims to leave a mark if given a chance in the playing eleven.
Vihaan Malhotra: The fifth youngest player in IPL 2026, Vihaan Malhotra, has already made a name for himself with his batting in the Under-19 World Cup. He is currently 18 years and 356 days old and was bought by RCB for ₹30 lakhs.
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