However, it is common for young talents to emerge and make a significant impact in various sports leagues, including the Indian Premier League (IPL). Many talented and promising young cricketers have showcased their skills and impressed audiences in IPL seasons. The IPL has often served as a platform for young players to demonstrate their abilities and make a name for themselves.
Here are the top 5 young talents who impressed in the 2023 IPL:
- Tilak Varma
- Ayush Badoni
- Riyan Parag
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Harpreet Brar
- Tilak Varma (Mumbai Indians): Tilak Varma was one of the most impressive young talents in the 2023 IPL. He was bought by Mumbai Indians for INR 1.70 crore in the auction and he repaid their faith by scoring 368 runs in 14 matches at an average of 30.64 and a strike rate of 133.16. He was the second highest run-scorer for Mumbai Indians in the tournament.
- Ayush Badoni (Lucknow Super Giants): Ayush Badoni had a breakout season in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). The 22-year-old all-rounder from Delhi impressed with his batting and bowling, and he was a key member of the Lucknow Super Giants team that reached the final. Badoni scored 287 runs in 12 matches at an average of 23.91 and a strike rate of 162.50. He also picked up 12 wickets at an economy rate of 7.33. His best performance came against Kolkata Knight Riders, when he scored 54 runs off 29 balls and took 3 wickets for 18 runs.
- Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals): The 20-year-old all-rounder scored 275 runs in 14 matches at an average of 22.50 and a strike rate of 146.92. He also picked up 9 wickets at an economy rate of 8.22.
- Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bangalore): The 21-year-old opener scored 473 runs in 14 matches at an average of 33.38 and a strike rate of 127.25. He was the third highest run-scorer for RCB in the tournament.
- Harpreet Brar (Punjab Kings) – The 23-year-old left-arm spinner picked up 16 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 7.38. He was the highest wicket-taker for Punjab Kings in the powerplay. Brar was a key member of the Punjab Kings team in the 2023 IPL. He was effective with both bat and ball, and his performances helped the team reach the playoffs. Brar is a young and talented cricketer, and he has the potential to be a star in the future.
Other impressive young talent in the 2023 IPL was:
- Venkatesh Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders): The 27-year-old all-rounder scored 370 runs in 12 matches at an average of 30.83 and a strike rate of 132.73. He also picked up 8 wickets at an economy rate of 7.25.
- Arshdeep Singh (Punjab Kings): The 23-year-old left-arm pacer picked up 17 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 7.61. He was the second highest wicket-taker for Punjab Kings in the tournament.
- Umran Malik (Sunrisers Hyderabad): The 22-year-old fast bowler picked up 22 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 9.09. He was the highest wicket-taker for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the tournament.
- Chahar brothers – Deepak Chahar (Chennai Super Kings) and Rahul Chahar (Mumbai Indians): Both the Chahar brothers impressed with their performances in the 2023 IPL. Deepak Chahar picked up 14 wickets in 11 matches at an economy rate of 7.57, while Rahul Chahar picked up 11 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 7.14.
- T Natarajan (Sunrisers Hyderabad): The 29-year-old left-arm pacer picked up 16 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 7.07. He was the highest wicket-taker for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the death overs.
