The 17th edition of the world’s biggest cricket league is just 2-3 weeks away. The tournament’s opener will feature a clash between the defending champion Chennai Super Kings and the Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22 at Chepauk Stadium. The coming season is more special because players like Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Daryl Mitchell will be back in the IPL after a gap.
But not just veterans; there will be some exciting young talent that will showcase their skillset on the grand stage of the IPL 2024. In this article, we will talk about ten youngsters that will be the players to watch out for in the coming seasons and are from the coming generation that will certainly dominate the coming decade.
Here are the Top 10 Youngest Players to Watch Out for in the IPL 2024
10. Umrah Malik – Sunrisers Hyderabad

An Indian pacer who can consistently bowl at 150 km/h or more is a very rare breed. Umran Malik certainly belongs to that category. The Jammu-born pacer is probably the fastest Indian pacer in the IPL 2024 and will be bowling thunderbolts during the coming seasons. He will be bowling with veteran stars like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Pat Cummins, and he can learn a lot from them. Hence, we might see a more dangerous version of Umran Malik, and he will be the player to watch out for in the IPL 2024.
9. Cameron Green – Royal Challengers Bangalore

RCB took a massive decision when they traded in Cameron Green for a whopping INR 17.5 crore from the Mumbai Indians. This move can certainly be a game-changer for Bangalore. Green is a three-dimensional player who can turn the game on its head in all three formats. A genuine all-rounder is always a big asset, and Green has everything to be the next RCB superstar. He has shown great form at the international level and will look to carry on that form in the IPL 2024.
8. Yashasvi Jaiswal – Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been phenomenal in the last year or so in all forms of the game. He has become an upcoming all-format batter for India, and it all began after he cracked the code of scoring runs consistently in the IPL 2023. He smashed 625 runs last season, which helped him get his debut for the Indian team, and he has never looked back since then. Though he is still young, he is likely to be an impactful player for the Rajasthan Royals in the coming season.
7. Jitesh Sharma – Punjab Kings

Jitesh Sharma has been superb for the Rajasthan Royals in the limited chances that he has gotten. In 26 games, he has scored 543 runs at a strike rate of 159.24, which earned him his debut for Team India. Jitesh has also done a pretty good job for India, and he is now a regular keeper in India’s second-string XI. Now, with international exposure, he can show his full range in the IPL 2024, which will make him an exciting prospect to watch out for.
6. Gerald Coetzee – Mumbai Indians

The five-time champion Mumbai Indians made some brilliant signings at the IPL 2024 auction. Mainly, they strengthened their bowling attack with some good bowlers after they released Jofra Archer. One name that they bought was South African quick Gerald Coetzee, who made his name after a phenomenal ODI World Cup 2023 in India. He was South Africa’s leading wicket-taker and took 20 wickets in just eight matches. His fiery celebrations and aggression give some glimpses of Dale Styen, and Coetzee can rattle any batting attack on his own.
5. Shamar Joseph – Lucknow Super Giants

Shamar Joseph made his name after his incredible spell on the final day of the second test against Australia at Gabba, when he bowled his heart out with an injured ankle. The pacer took 7/68 and helped his team register a historic win over Australia. That just skyrocketed his stocks overnight, and he landed in India as Mark Wood‘s replacement for the Lucknow Super Giants. A tall-built pacer will surely be the one to watch out for in the IPL 2024 because he has got pace and can extract good bounce.
4. Rinku Singh – Kolkata Knight Riders

A batting average of 89 and a strike rate of 176.23 speak volumes about the carnage Rinku Singh has done in his short international career. Since hitting five consecutive sixes off Yash Dayal and becoming India’s new finisher, Rinku has come a long way in the last year. But the Southpaw is still very young, and fans want more of him. He will be looking to make it big, which can help him to get a certain place in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
3. Sai Sudharshan – Gujarat Titans

The Gujarat Titans have a number of youngsters, including their new captain, Shubman Gill, that can prove to be game-changers for them. But if we need to pick one, we will go with Sai Sudharsan, who was unstoppable for GT in 2023. He got his chance after Kane Williamson got injured, and the Southpaw made the most of it. He scored 362 runs in just eight matches, including a blistering 96 in the final. Sudharshan made his debut for India with consecutive fifties and will be feeling more confident now to do well in the IPL 2024.
2. Tristan Stubbs – Delhi Capitals

The Delhi Capitals also have some good youngsters that will be exciting to watch in the IPL 2024. But if it is about picking one player, we will pick South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs. The 23-year-old is a powerful striker of the ball. Rishabh Pant is not advised to keep wickets, which will make way for Stubbs in the playing XI. The right-hander has been part of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 and has played a vital role in two consecutive title wins for the franchise.
1. Rachin Ravindra – Chennai Super Kings

The Chennai Super Kings will look to defend their title in the IPL 2024, and they have done well at the auction. Their current squad is well balanced, and they were able to sign Rachin Ravindra for a steal. The Kiwi all-rounder has been incredible since he got a chance to bat at the top for New Zealand. He scored the most runs for New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup and has carried his form in all three formats. Devon Conway has been injured, and Ravindra will be the perfect replacement for him at the top. MS Dhoni can certainly use him in the best way possible.