Top 10 Youngest Players in IPL 2026
The IPL has always been a league which is the biggest platform for young cricketing talent.
2. Ayush Mhatre — 18 Years & 159 Days
Over the past year, Ayush Mhatre has been making headlines with his performances. At just 18 years and 159 days, the Mumbai batter is now the second-youngest player set to feature in IPL 2026. Last year, he scored his maiden first-class century for Mumbai, followed by a 181 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which made him the youngest player to score 150-plus in List A cricket.
Though he went unsold initially, the Chennai Super Kings handed him a late IPL debut in 2025. Mhatre featured in seven games, scoring 240 runs, with the best of 94. He has also carried responsibility, leading India’s Under-19 team, and recently guided the team to the finals of the U19 Asia Cup.
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi — 14 Years & 232 Days
At just 14 years and 232 days, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is set to become the youngest player to feature in IPL 2026. The left-handed prodigy made headlines last season with unforgettable heroics for the Rajasthan Royals, becoming the youngest-ever centurion in men’s T20 cricket with a 101 off 38 balls. His aggressive batting and record-breaking strike rate made him one of IPL 2025’s biggest talking points.
Suryavanshi has carried that momentum throughout the year, delivering consistent performances across domestic cricket and India Under-19 assignments. From centuries in youth internationals to match-winning knocks in high-pressure games. He was retained by RR ahead of IPL 2026 mini-auction and is set to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the next edition of the cash-rich league.
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