Angkrish Raghuvanshi: KKR’s Young Sensations Making Waves in IPL 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL), a league famed for catapulting fresh talent into the limelight, has found another gem named Angkrish Raghuvanshi. The 20-year-old batter from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has been one of the most outstanding stories of IPL 2025, combining game IQ, maturity and an attacking batting style that belies his age.

Born on June 5, 2005, in Delhi, Angkrish’s journey to cricket began at the local academies of Delhi. He moved to Mumbai to pursue higher competition and better opportunities. The move paid off well for him. He was already a well-established name in his early teen years on the junior circuit.

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In the 2022 U-19 World Cup, his breakthrough finally came, where he played for the national squad. Calm under pressure and aggressive when needed, Angkrish’s consistent performance made the mark, and he finished the tournament among the top five run scorers, catching the eyes of scouts across the country.

In the 2024 IPL auction, KKR bought him for only INR 20 lakhs, an absolute bargain for the buck. In 2024, Angkrish made his IPL debut against Delhi Capitals. With five boundaries and three sixes, he scored 54 runs in just 27 balls, making him the second youngest player to score a half-century for KKR at the age of 18 years and 303 days.

Beyond IPL, Raghuvanshi performed so well in domestic circuits as well. He smashes a fifty in just 18 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the outstanding strike rate of 277.78, showing his ability to dominate bowlers across formats.

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His aggressive stroke play and his ability to not lose his composure in under-pressure situations set him apart. Whether accelerating the scoring rate or anchoring an innings, he possesses the maturity of a seasoned professional. His adaptability across formats and conditions makes him a true prodigy.

With a rock-solid foundation and a hunger to evolve, Angkrish Raghuvanshi is a mainstay in Indian cricket. As IPL progresses, fans are anticipating the height the young falcon can achieve. Angkrish isn’t just a promising talent; he is an example of the rich reservoir of cricketing prowess India continues to produce.

Written By- Balendu Singh Angad

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