IPL 2025: Breakout Stars to Watch
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8 Apr 2025 21:10 UTC
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There has always been a spotlight for emerging talent on the platform of the Indian Premier League, but IPL 2025, in particular, feels something different. With many veteran players knocking at the doors of retirement, along with franchises wanting to create younger rosters, this season is completely set for some breakout stars. As fans get excited for another thrilling T20 event, it’s the lesser-known players who could end up being the main talking points by the end of the season.
Here are the potential game-changers you need to watch in IPL 2025.
A product of India's U19 circuit, Abhimanyu Singh is a dynamic top-order batter with an aggressive style that echoes early Rishabh Pant energy. He lit up the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with back-to-back fifties and has shown a calm head under pressure. Punjab Kings have slotted him in as their floater and he’s already making headlines with his fearless strokeplay.
If he gets going in the powerplay, expect him to trend on X faster than a Virat Kohli selfie.
A mystery spinner from Assam, Rehan Parvez has been quietly climbing the domestic ranks. With a unique action and deceptive variations, he's been called a "puzzle even for seasoned batters." SRH picked him up at base price, but insiders say he’s already rattling nets in practice. Don’t be surprised if he turns matches on their head with the ball.
If he fires, he could be the find of IPL 2025.
The Royals have a habit of finding global talent before anyone else does. Josh van Tonder, a 22-year-old South African all-rounder, is the latest example. Capable of clearing boundaries and bowling tight middle overs, he impressed in the SA T20 league and is now RR’s X-factor. Think of him as a raw version of Jacques Kallis with Gen Z flair.
He might start on the bench, but he won’t stay there for long.
Every season, MI unearthed a gem. This year, it could be Arjun Desai—a left-arm quick from Gujarat who bowls with genuine pace and late swing. He picked up 17 wickets in the Ranji Trophy and clocks around 145 km/h. MI's pace-heavy strategy gives him the perfect platform to shine under big-match pressure.
With the Wankhede roar behind him, he could become Mumbai’s next cult hero.
Known for his late-order fireworks, Sarfaraz Bashir is DC's wildcard power-hitter. He smashes spin, laps seam, and fields like his life depends on it. In a recent warm-up match, he scored a 24-ball 51* that turned heads in the DC camp. He’s the type of player who could change fantasy league scores in a single over.
He might not play every match, but when he does; expect chaos.
Picked as a net bowler, Mahir Khan wasn’t even in RCB’s original squad. But a few injuries later, he found himself in the dugout and soon, on the pitch. A tall off-spinner with a knack for breakthroughs, he’s already drawn comparisons to a young Ravichandran Ashwin. He’s raw, unpredictable, and has nothing to lose.
Wildcard, yes. But also, a potential game-winner.
The Indian Premier League has always been about more than just cricket because it’s about moments, memories, and meteoric rises. In IPL 2025, these young guns could be the ones who light up stadiums and screens. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a fantasy cricket geek, or a casual viewer, these are the names to remember before they become household ones.
