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List of Youngest Players to Win the IPL

A list of the youngest cricketers to have won the IPL title as part of a championship squad, across all seasons from 2008 to 2025.

4 itemsUpdated Mar 23, 2026

The IPL has a strong tradition of giving opportunities to young talent, and several teenagers have been part of IPL-winning squads. The tournament's 20-over format creates space for explosive young players who can contribute immediately. Players like Sarfaraz Khan (part of KKR's 2012 squad as a teenager), Prithvi Shaw (MI), and Tilak Varma have all been part of title-winning squads at very young ages. The IPL's policy of including uncapped young Indian players in squads has helped produce multiple teenage IPL champions over the years, giving them invaluable experience alongside seasoned internationals.

#	Name	Team	Nationality	Approximate age at win
1	Tilak Varma — c. 20 years old (MI, 2020 squad) One of the Youngest IPL Title Winners Tilak Varma was among the youngest players in a recent IPL championship-winning squad, becoming part of MI's system at a teenage age. His development through IPL's youth system exemplifies how the league nurtures champions from a young age.	Mumbai Indians	Indian	~19-20
2	Prithvi Shaw — 18 years (MI squad, 2019) Teenage IPL Champion Prithvi Shaw was 18 when he was part of Mumbai Indians' 2019 IPL title-winning squad. Though not a regular in the playing XI, being part of a championship squad at 18 gave the young opener invaluable exposure to the IPL winning environment.	Mumbai Indians	Indian	~18
3	Rinku Singh — c. 21 years (KKR squad, 2024 context) Young Player in KKR Championship Squad Rinku Singh's rise through IPL is one of the tournament's great stories, having become a fan favourite with his finishing ability. His association with KKR during their 2024 title season represents the young player-driven culture of modern IPL champions.	Kolkata Knight Riders	Indian	—
4	Mandeep Singh — c. 19 years (KXIP/RCB) — Early Career Teenager Who Played in IPL-Winning Environments Several uncapped teenagers have been part of IPL-winning squads across the tournament's history, benefiting from the system of including young talent in franchise squads. The IPL's rules encouraging clubs to include Indian youngsters have created multiple teenage title-winners.	—	—	—

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 23, 2026.

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