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Vipraj Nigam: IPL 2025's Debut Spark

 


The 2025 Indian Premier League season has already gave us a standout newcomer catching everyone's eye: Vipraj Nigam. Playing for the Delhi Capitals, this young leg-spinning all-rounder from Uttar Pradesh, bought for INR 50 Lakh, certainly made a memorable entrance. His first match against Lucknow Super Giants on March 24, 2025, wasn't just a win for DC, but a showcase of Nigam's potential.  

In that debut game, Nigam showed glimpses of his abilities. While bowling, he took the important wicket of South Africa's Aiden Markram with a well-disguised googly, though he did concede 35 runs in his two overs. But it was his batting that really turned heads. Coming in during a tense chase, Nigam blasted a stunning 39 runs from only 15 balls. His innings included five fours and two sixes, one of which was an incredible one-handed shot that quicky went viral online. This aggressive knock, at a strike rate of 260.00, alongside Ashutosh Sharma in a crucial 55-run partnership, was key to Delhi Capitals pulling off a thrilling victory. He even earned the Curvv Super Striker of the Match award for his efforts.  

Nigam's path to the IPL is quite inspiring. Born in Delhi but representing Uttar Pradesh, he started playing cricket at age seven, driven by passion despite no family history in sports. His father, a teacher, and his coach, Sarwar Nawab, provided crucial support, even arranging for him to train in Lucknow for better opportunities. Interestingly, he began mainly as a batter, even opening innings at U-19 level, before a selector noticed his leg-spin talent.  

His domestic record hinted at this potential. He performed well for Uttar Pradesh, including a match-winning all-round show in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarterfinal (27 off 8 balls, 2/20). His 20 wickets in the UP T20 League for Lucknow Falcons were instrumental in getting him noticed for the IPL auction. He also showed promise in first-class cricket, taking 13 wickets in just three Ranji Trophy matches last season.  

The debut created quite a buzz. Media highlighted his performance, and fans were excited, particularly about the one-handed six. There was even a funny moment when LSG captain Rishabh Pant forgot his name in the post-match presentation, referring to him as "the one other guy," which only added to the attention. Teammate Kuldeep Yadav also praised his fearless approach.  

Vipraj Nigam's journey shows resilience, overcoming early setbacks like U-19 trial disappointments with the backing of his coach. His impactful start in the IPL is exciting, but the challenge now is to maintain consistency. He has shown he has the talent and temperament. Watching how he develops through the rest of the IPL 2025 season will be fascinating for fans.

References 

1. Delhi Capitals | Vipraj Nigam Profile - IPL 2025. https://www.iplt20.com/teams/delhi-capitals/squad-details/22053 

2. IPL 2025: Who is Vipraj Nigam, the UP all-rounder on debut for Delhi Capitals against LSG?. https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/who-is-vipraj-nigam-delhi-capitals-debut-all-rounder-profile-uttar-pradesh-dc-vs-lsg-ipl-2025-news/article69369263.ece 

3. Vipraj Nigam Career Info, Achievements, ICC Ranking along with Records & Stats | Crcikit by HT. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/players/vipraj-nigam-88677 

4. Who is Vipraj Nigam, Delhi Capitals all-rounder who made IPL debut against Lucknow Super Giants - The Indian Express. https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/who-is-vipraj-nigam-delhi-spinner-ipl-debut-dc-vs-lsg-9903722/ 

5. IPL 2025: 'Vipraj Nigam needs recognition', netizens go wild over ... https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ipl-2025-vipraj-nigam-needs-recognition-netizens-go-wild-over-dc-debutants-one-hand-six-all-about-up-allrounder-11742868955363.html 

6. Vipraj Nigam's blistering knock in Visakhapatnam makes Barabanki proud - Sportstar. https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/who-is-vipraj-nigam-delhi-capitals-ipl-2025-dc-vs-lsg-innings-coach-family-interview/article69373631.ece 

7. Rishabh Pant forgets DC match-changer's name, refers Vipraj ... https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-forgets-dc-match-changers-name-refers-vipraj-nigam-as-the-other-guy-after-lsg-crumble-under-pressure-101742884209766.html 

8. IPL 2025: Who is Vipraj Nigam? Uttar Pradesh all-rounder new star ... https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ipl-2025-dc-vs-lsg-who-is-vipraj-nigam-uttar-pradesh-all-rounder-2698503-2025-03-25 

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