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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is scheduled to start from March 28. This league provides a platform to young players to showcase their talent. Many talented players have made their presence felt in the cricket world through IPL. With 9 days left for IPL 2026 to start, let us know about 9 young Indian players who can make a strong presence in the upcoming season.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals (RR) will try to surprise again with his performance. He scored 252 runs in 7 innings in IPL 2025 at an average of 36 and strike rate of 206.55. He scored 1 century and 1 half-century from his bat. He also had an incredible performance in the Under-19 World Cup 2026 (ODI format). This left-handed batsman had scored 439 runs in 7 innings.
Prashant Veer (Chennai Super Kings)
Young all-rounder Prashant Veer was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the auction for Rs 14.20 crore. He had kept his base price at Rs 30 lakh. Veer has played only 9 T20 matches so far, in which he has taken 12 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 6.45. On the other hand, in batting, he has also scored 112 runs at an excellent strike rate of 167.16. He represents Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket.
Ayush Mhatre (Chennai Super Kings)
Mhatre got a chance to play for CSK after Ruturaj Gaikwad got injured last season. He took full advantage of the limited opportunities he got. In IPL 2025, this young batsman scored 240 runs in 7 innings with an average of 34.28 and strike rate of 188.97. Last season, he hit 31 fours and 11 sixes. Mhatre had successfully captained India in the Under-19 World Cup.
Karthik Sharma (Chennai Super Kings)
Wicketkeeper batsman Karthik Sharma was also bought by CSK for Rs 14.20 crore. This 19 year old player plays from Rajasthan in domestic cricket. He has played 12 matches so far in his young T20 career, scoring 334 runs at an average of 30.36 and a strike rate of 162.92. Meanwhile, he has also scored 2 half-centuries in his name with the highest score of 58 runs.
Tejashwi Singh Dahiya (Kolkata Knight Riders)
In the IPL auction, KKR had bought wicketkeeper batsman Tejashwi Dahiya for Rs 3 crore. In his short career so far, Tejashwi has played 6 T-20 matches, in which he has scored 113 runs at an excellent strike rate of 168.65. His average in this format has been 56.50 and during this period he has also scored 1 half-century. He represents Delhi team in domestic cricket.
Mukul Chaudhary (Lucknow Super Giants)
Mukul Chaudhary was bought by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the auction for Rs 2.60 crore. This 21-year-old Rajasthan player has played only 7 matches in T-20 so far, in which he has scored 210 runs at an average of 42 and strike rate of 165.35. He has 2 half-centuries to his name. He attracted everyone’s attention by performing well in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Mangesh Yadav (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
RCB had expressed confidence in left arm fast bowler Mangesh Yadav in the auction. 24-year-old Mangesh was bought by RCB for Rs 5.20 crore. Mangesh had taken 14 wickets in the Madhya Pradesh T-20 League. In 6 matches he took 4 wickets 3 times. In a match, he took 4 wickets for 18 runs in 3 overs. Mangesh had taken 3 wickets in 2 matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy this year.
Ashok Sharma (Gujarat Titans)
Ashok Sharma has surprised by consistently bowling at speeds of over 140 km/hr during the domestic season. He was bought by Gujarat Titans (GT) for Rs 90 lakh in the IPL 2026 auction. He took 22 wickets in 10 matches in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. He was the joint highest wicket taker. He has been a part of Rajasthan Royals before, but he never got a chance to play.
Danish Malewar (Mumbai Indians)
22-year-old Danish Malewar from Vidarbha can be seen playing for Mumbai Indians (MI). This young batsman has not played white-ball cricket yet. His average in first-class cricket is 49.42, in which he has scored a total of 1,285 runs. He has 3 centuries and 10 half-centuries in his name. Malewar had scored a double century while representing Central Zone in Duleep Trophy 2025.
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