Who are the 5 youngest and 5 oldest players in IPL 2025 mega auction?

The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 mega auction is right around the corner, and the 10 franchises are all set to rope in the best possible players in their squads ahead of the new season of the tournament. The upcoming mega auction will be held in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, and a total of 1,574 players will be available for the teams to buy. 

From young guns to absolute veterans of the sport, every type of player will be in the auction pool. Continuing on the same, let us have a look at the five youngest and five oldest players in the IPL 2025 mega auction. 

5 Youngest players in the IPL mega auction:

5. Allah Ghazanfar (Afghanistan) - 18 years 248 days old (Spinner)

Hailing from Afghanistan, Allah Ghazanfar is the fifth youngest player to have registered in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Just 18 years and 248 days old, the youngster from Afghanistan has been in high demand. He will be available for teams for a base price of INR 75 lakhs, and after a stellar 2024 season, he could be set for a good season in the IPL 2025. 

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4. Kwena Maphaka (South Africa) - 18 years 229 days old (Pacer)

South Africa’s Kwena Maphaka sits in fourth place in the list of the youngest players to have registered in the IPL 2025 mega auction. At 18 years and 229 days old, Maphaka has already played two games in the IPL in 2024 for Mumbai Indians, where he took one wicket.

3. Andre Siddharth (India) - 18 years 87 days old (Batter)

Hailing from India, Andre Siddarth is going to be the third youngest player in the IPL mega auction at 18 years and 87 days old. The youngster has impressed with his performances in the previous edition of the Cooch Behar U-19 tournament, and he could be keen on proving his worth, given that he is picked by a franchise in the mega auction.

2. Ayush Mhatre (India) - 17 years 130 days (Batter)

At 17 years and 130 days old, Ayush Mhatre will be the second youngest player available in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Hailing from Mumbai, the youngster has played six first-class matches and has scored 441 runs with an average of 40.09. The youngster recently impressed with his performances and will hope that he gets picked up in the mega auction.

1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India) - 13 years (Batter)

At just 13 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be the youngest ever player in the IPL mega auction. With an experience of five first-class matches, the youngster has scored 100 runs and has an average of 10. At such a tender age, Suryavanshi has registered for the auction. 

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5 oldest players in the IPL mega auction:

5. David Warner (Australia) - 38 years 27 days old (Batter)

Former Australia batter David Warner is the fifth oldest player who will be available in the mega auction. Warner was released by Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, and at 38 years and 27 days old, Warner could be a fine addition to any team in the tournament. Over the years, Warner has been a star performer for several teams, and any side looking to add an experienced batter in the midst would look to go for Warner. 

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4. Ravi Ashwin (India) - 38 years and 67 days old (Spinner)

Veteran India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin will be the fourth oldest player in the IPL 2025 mega auction. At 38 years and 67 days old, Ashwin was released by Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2025. Ashwin has played 211 matches in the tournament so far, where he has scored 800 runs and taken 180 wickets. 

3. Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan) - 39 years and 327 days old (All-Rounder)

Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi, at 39 years and 327 days old, is the third oldest player in the IPL mega auction 2025. With 24 matches played in the IPL, Nabi has scored 215 runs and has taken 15 wickets in the process as well. His inclusion in any side would provide the team with some experience in both departments. 

2. Faf du Plessis (South Africa) - 40 Years an 133 days old (Batter)

Having led Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a few years, former South Africa batter Faf du Plessis has also registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction, At 40 years and 133 days old, Faf has continued to defy the odds and continues to prove that age is just a number.

1. James Anderson (England) - 42 Years (Pacer)

Former England pacer James Anderson recently caught every headline after it was announced that he has registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction as well. At 42 years of age, Anderson will be the oldest player in the mega auction. Having retired from international cricket recently, Anderson will be keen to perform in the IPL.