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1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14 years)
At just 14, RR opening batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history as the youngest ever IPL player. He proved his worth by smashing a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025.
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2. Ayush Mhatre (17 years)
Ayush Mhatre, a promising opener for CSK, has already shone this season. He smashed 94 runs off 48 deliveries against RCB in Bengaluru.
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3. Andre Siddharth (18 years)
Another CSK young sensation, Andre Siddarth is currently with the Yellow Army. He is a right-handed batter, who plays for Tamil Nadu in domestic.
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4. Kwena Maphaka (18 years)
South African left-arm pacer Kwena Maphaka adds fire to RR’s bowling attack. He is known for his bounce and accuracy while bowling.
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5. Swastik Chikara (20 years)
Swastik Chikara, an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off break, is currently with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Swastik has been in the news for his constant admiration for Virat Kohli.