IPL 2025: Musheer Khan to Andre Siddarth - Six Promising Players Who are Yet to Get an Opportunity This Season

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The IPL 2025 has been a whirlwind of comebacks, breakthroughs, and pure cricketing theatre as it has entered its third full week.

Veterans once thought to be past their prime are clawing their way back into the spotlight, silencing doubters with gritty performances and fiery spells.

Mohammed Siraj, for one, has turned the page on a frustrating chapter, bouncing back with renewed purpose and venom. Likewise, Jofra Archer's season started with a nightmare spell that had people writing him off, only for him to rebound with vintage brilliance that reminded everyone of his class. That's the thing with IPL - the arc is never flat; it rises, dips, and soars again.

New faces are also stepping up, refusing to be just background noise. Young talents are holding their own on the big stage. Vignesh Puthur and Ashwani Kumar of Mumbai Indians have shown their class, while Aniket Verma (SRH), Priyansh Arya (PBKS) are the other notable characters who are on course to write a blockbuster opening chapter in their IPL career.

But amid this glitter, there is a few gloom. A number of talented players have so far haven't been able to showcase their prowess in the early stages. Although it is expected that they will be getting their chances along the way, the coronation in IPL 2025 is yet to arrive.

Andre Siddarth

Age: 18
Team: Chennai Super Kings

CSK bought Tamil Nadu's local starlet Andre Siddarth, who has rose to prominence with some decent outings in the domestic tournaments. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches, he made a significant impact in the Cooch Behar Trophy, notably scoring 140 against Bihar when Tamil Nadu and 120 against Chandigarh.

In the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season, Siddarth continued his impressive form, achieving four half-centuries in his first six innings, including an unbeaten 66 against Delhi. He is yet go get an opportunity in the IPL and can be a top find if handed a chance.

Manav Suthar

Age: 22
Team: Gujarat Titans

​Manav Suthar, a left-arm orthodox spinner from Rajasthan, has shown promise in his T20 career. Debuting in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2022 against Madhya Pradesh, he has played 15 T20 matches, taking 10 wickets. The talented Rajasthan boy is yet to get an opportunity at GT, and will be itching to perform at the highest level. He was part of GT last year as well and played only one match.

Matthew Breetzke

Age: 26
Team: Lucknow Super Giants

South Africa's talented opener Matthew Breetzke is warming the bench at Lucknow Super Giants. The dynamic batter made his international announcement with a fabulous century earlier this year and became first player to score 150 on ODI debut. He has a decent strike rate in T20s and can be a top find for LSG. Although Aiden Markram is not yet at his best, chances haven't fallen to Breetzke.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Age: 14
Team: Rajasthan Royals

At just 13 years old, Bihar's Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest-ever pick in the IPL mega auction. His impressive performances at the youth level have generated significant interest, but he remains on the bench for the Royals.

With Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and others ahead in the pecking order, Suryavanshi is tipped to spend this IPL as a learning period. RR head coach Rahul Dravid has spoken highly of the teenager and if opportunity arises, the youngster may get a chance in the latter stages.

Madhav Tiwari

Age: 21
Team: Delhi Capitals

Madhav Tiwari has a huge reputation as a hard-hitter and is known for his medium pacers. The Madhya Pradesh player was acquired by DC for Rs 40 lakh but is yet to get an opportunity. The Capitals have started the season superbly with three wins out of three, and the current combination means Madhav will have to bide his time for an opportunity. The youngster played for Bhopal Leopards in the Madhya Pradesh League and impressed the DC scouts. It is to be seen if he gets a game this season but he is a top talent, without a shadow of doubt.

Musheer Khan

Age: 20
Team: Punjab Kings

Musheer Khan is one of the biggest talents in India. After an impressive U19 World Cup, the young brother of India cricketer Sarfaraz Khan has shown his skills in the Ranji Trophy as well. He became the youngest player to score a century in Ranji Final for Mumbai and was picked by PBKS for Rs 30 lakh. Musheer hasn't been handed an IPL debut yet but is likely to get one down the line.