IPL 2025 Each Team Best First-choice Uncapped Players List
Punjab Kings with almost 5 names in their playing 11 in our best first-choice uncapped players list for all 10 teams for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Year after year, the Indian Premier League has given us countless young talent that make their mark in the biggest T20 tournament in the world. IPL is undoubtedly a platform that caters not only to star players across the world but also to emerging talent from India. This year will be no different with 10 teams having young talent in abundance, and trying to prove themselves to the world before they take on the bigger challenge with the Indian team.
The young talent, or we call them uncapped players are present in plenty for IPL 2025. As many as 91 uncapped players will be featuring in the tournament with Punjab Kings having the most, 3 players. But not all of these players will be featuring in the first-choice playing 11 of all 10 teams, or will be getting an opportunity to play during the course of the tournament.
But if we observe the squad of each team, we can expect as many as 26 uncapped players to feature in the starting 11 of their respective teams. Overall, Punjab Kings will have the most 5 uncapped players featuring in their playing 11. Whereas teams like CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad should only have one name. So, with the analysis in front of us, let’s look at the complete first-choice uncapped players list for each team for Indian Premier League 2025.
IPL 2025 All 10 Teams Best First-choice Uncapped Players
Punjab Kings
- Prabsimran Singh (wk)
- Shashank Singh
- Nehal Wadhera
- Harpreet Brar
- Yash Thakur
Punjab Kings should see as many as 5 uncapped players in their first-choice playing 11 for IPL 2025. Prabsimran Singh, who was retained by PBKS should open the innings for them. Shashank Singh, another retained player should play the role of a finisher alongside Nehal Wadhera. In the bowling department, Harpreet Brar will be a key spinner for the alongside Yuzvendra Chahal. Whereas Yash Thakur should mostly play as a pacer in the squad.
Delhi Capitals
- Abhishek Porel (wk)
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Sameer Rizvi
- Mohit Sharma
Delhi Capitals will mostly see 4 uncapped players in their starting 11, and those are Abhishek Porel, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, and Mohit Sharma. While Abhishek Porel should play in the top order, Sameer and Ashutosh should play as finishers. Whereas Mohit Sharma should play as a key pacer for Delhi Capitals.
Lucknow Super Giants
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- Mohsin Khan
LSG should see 3 uncapped players in their first-choice playing 11 for IPL 2025. Ayush Badoni, who was retained by LSG should play at 5-6 position as a finisher alongside Abdul Samad. Both are quality players, and LSG will gladly have them in their starting 11. Aside from these two, Mohsin Khan will once again play a key role as a pace bowler for LSG.
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Anukul Roy
- Vaibhav Arora
Kolkata Knight Riders should see only 2 uncapped players in their first-choice playing 11 for IPL 2025. While Anukul Roy should mostly play as an impact player, Vaibhav Arora will be a key pacer for KKR.
Rajasthan Royals
- Shubham Dubey
- Sandeep Sharma
Rajasthan Royals should also see only 2 uncapped players in their first-choice playing 11 for IPL 2025. Shubham Dubey should mostly play as an impact player donning finishing duties. Whereas Sandeep Sharma, who was retained by Rajasthan Royals should play as a key pacer for RR.
Gujarat Titans
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Mahipal Lomror
Gujarat Titans should see three uncapped players in their playing 11, and those are Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, and Mahipal Lomror. All these three players will mostly play as a finisher in the squad for GT, which can be tricky for them given the lack of experience. However, there is quality for sure, and even if one of these three have a good game every match, GT will be sorted.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Rasikh Dar
- Yash Dayal
- Suyash Sharma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru should see 3 uncapped players in their first-choice playing 11 for IPL 2025. Of the three, Yash Dayal will play a key role as a pacer in the squad. Whereas Rasikh Dar and Suyash Sharma are quality bowlers, and one of these two may play as an impact player. Expect Rasikh to play as a finisher and 6th bowler in the side. Whereas Suyash should play as a leading spinner alongside Krunal Pandya.
Mumbai Indians
- Robin Minz (wk)
- Naman Dhir
Mumbai Indians should see only 2 uncapped players in their first-choice playing 11 for IPL 2025. Both, Robin Minz and Naman Dhir should donn the role of a finisher in the squad, and that can be an issue for the MI team, who have a terrific top 5. If MI’s top 5, which comprises Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya have a bad day, MI may face a big challenge for the finishing duties from Robin Minz and Naman Dhir.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Abhinav Manohar
Sunrisers Hyderabad should see only 1 uncapped player in their first-choice playing 11 for IPL 2025, and that’s Abhinav Manohar. SRH have a solid experienced lineup, and Abhinav Manohar is the only fit for them as a finisher in the squad.
Chennai Super Kings
- MS Dhoni
Chennai Super Kings will mostly see only one uncapped player in their playing 11, and that’s MS Dhoni. Dhoni, who has been moved to the uncapped category this year due to a rule change will be the only first-choice uncapped for CSK. Aside from Dhoni, at this moment, only Mukesh Choudhary looks good to be in the playing 11.
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