The 2025 calendar year saw a massive surge in popularity for young IPL talents, with Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Punjab Kings' Priyansh Arya dominating Google search trends in India. This phenomenon underscores the immediate impact of breakout performances in the IPL and domestic circuits.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old left-handed batter, became the most searched cricketer in India for 2025. His rise was fueled by a record-breaking T20 century during his debut IPL season for the Royals, coupled with consistent match-winning knocks in age-group cricket. Suryavanshi's extraordinary year culminated in him being named captain of the India Under-19 team for the South Africa tour and receiving the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.
Similarly, Priyansh Arya, who finished as the second most searched cricketer, made a significant mark for the Punjab Kings in his debut season, scoring 475 runs with a strike rate close to 180. His explosive start to the year, including smashing six sixes in an over during the Delhi Premier League, cemented his status as one of the most exciting uncapped batters in the country.

“14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi had an extraordinary 2025. The left-handed batter ecame the most searched cricketer in India. His breakout IPL season for the Rajasthan Royals, which included a record-breaking T20 century, grabbed significant attention.”
Analysis of the emerging young talents in IPL 2026
| Rank | Player | Team | age |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Mumbai Indians | 3 years | |
| #2 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 years | |
#3 | Mumbai Indians | 19 years | |
| #4 | Rajasthan Royals | 19 years | |
| #5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 20 years |
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When you look at this lineup, the captaincy will be the most decisive factor. If you want to replicate the kind of personality Sanju Samson brought to Rajasthan Royals, Dhruv Jurel is probably the closest match.
Batter

The only question is leadership. My feeling is the captaincy will likely be between Riyan Parag and Ravindra Jadeja, while Jaiswal might need to wait a bit longer.
All-Rounder

Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has made a compelling case for India's ODI squad with exceptional Vijay Hazare Trophy performances. His recent unbeaten 160 off 101 balls, alongside over 300 runs in three matches, puts him firmly in contention for the upcoming New Zealand series.
Batter

“14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi had an extraordinary 2025. The left-handed batter ecame the most searched cricketer in India. His breakout IPL season for the Rajasthan Royals, which included a record-breaking T20 century, grabbed significant attention.”