Delhi Capitals’ young all-rounder Vipraj Nigam steals the spotlight in IPL 2025 with explosive batting, smart bowling, and wisdom from legends. Here’s how the ₹50 lakh pick changed his destiny.

IPL 2025 Turns the Tide for a Small-Town Star

Delhi Capitals, while putting a ₹50 lakh bet on 20 year old Vipraj Nigam nobody imagined in the IPL 2025 he was going to be one of top name nominees from Barabanki. Cricket, just like life, cherishes little underdogs with heart-and-soul and Nigam had more than enough of them. His debut season went down in the annals of history as often seen on the biggest stage, a coming of age with bat that scorched and ball that altered games.

122 Runs, 9 Wickets, and a Whole New Identity

Nigam’s numbers do another telling thing. He smashed 122 across 12 matches with a snipster strike rate of 179.41, in addition to a personal best of 68. Bowling, he was no less successful with the ball as well with 9 wickets at an average of 32.56. It was, however more than just stats that marked him in a wild world at that tournament full of international stars; his calm aura and confidence of head never left.

Learning from Legends Inside the Dressing Room

Something else that Nigam admits changed with sharing the dressing room with senior players. IPL redefines a new world, IRL, said. “you get around legends you learn,” he added. So off the field moments became as crucial as his fielding/ bowling efforts. “Their experience, their coolness; they redefine your game. It is not just about cricket it is living,” he concluded.

Delhi Capitals Saw More Than Just a Bowler

Delhi Coaches’ Vision, much before the glare was on to Delhi. “They didn’t only see me as a bowler. Nigam recalled watching their domestic batting and telling them I was an allrounder “ They had faith in him to get better at both of them. The end result was an all-rounder who could bail out an inning or dismantle one.

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From State Star to National Prospect

IPL lights were not enough for Nigam the man trained hard at National Cricket Academy. “I was going in as a batsman, but practiced a lot of my bowling as well,” he mentioned. That meant accelerating has been easy for him. For his introduction to the big cricketing in India, that has just started as he seeks IPL exposure and experience from Barabanki’s local arenas.

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What’s Next for Vipraj Nigam?

₹50Lac pick turned to ₹0 by the talent, humility and guidance of mentors is Vipraj Nigam. He is India cricket’s upcoming game-changer to bigger challenges lie in store for him. So IPL 2025 was only the trailer and fans can’t wait for the real performance.

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