IPL 2025 - Uncapped Bowler To Watch Out

Updated At: 2025/03/20

The Indian Premier League is coming back in action and every year it brings huge hope for the young players from India. There is an immense amount of talent in the country which is waiting to make their dream of playing for the country a reality.

Due to the mega auction and the multiple domestic cricket tournaments in the country, IPL 2025 will have a long line of uncapped players. These players have done an exceptional job in domestic cricket and now they have got a chance to prove their mettle against some of the best players in the world in the biggest league.

In this article, we have collected a list of uncapped bowlers who are expected to rise and shine in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League.

1) Kumar Kartikeya - Rajasthan Royals

During the IPL 2025 mega auctions, Rajasthan Royals have signed a perfect deal for Kumar Kartikeya for a price tag of INR 30 Lakh. The left-arm spinner was purchased for his base price but the Royals might use him in playing 11 for most of the matches. Kumar Kartikeya made headlines during the recently held Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 season where he came out as the 2nd highest wicket-taker. He is an experienced IPL player who was part of Mumbai Indians till the last edition and Kumar Kartikeya is still waiting for his selection for team India.

IPL Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Kumar Kartikeya	12	10	32.9	8.43

SMT 2024-25	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Kumar Kartikeya	10	17	17.05	7.63

T20 Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Strike Rate
Kumar Kartikeya	41	49	20.95	7.18

2) Mukesh Choudhary - Chennai Super Kings

Mukesh Choudhary will be one of the highlights for the season of IPL. He is also expected to have positive odds on the IPL betting websites in India while playing for Chennai Super Kings. Mukesh Choudhary was the third-highest wicket-taker in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 season and he has been part of Chennai Super Kings since 2022. What makes him unique is his left-arm pace bowling and it is very rare to find someone who can be as accurate as Mukesh is with the ball and can handle the pressure in tough situations.

IPL Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Mukesh Choudhary	14	16	28.18	9.69

SMT 2024-25	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Mukesh Choudhary	6	15	12.93	8.81

T20 Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Strike Rate
Mukesh Choudhary	34	47	22.61	9.03

3) Darshan Nalkande - Delhi Capitals

Darshan Nalkande was signed by Gujarat Titans during the IPL 2025 mega auctions for a base price of 30 Lakhs. The 26-year-old is a right-arm pace bowler who has an immense amount of experience in T20 cricket at the domestic level. He was also part of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and played an important role for Vidarbha during the tournament. He can be a good back-up pacer for the team who can be used as an impact player as well.

IPL Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Darshan Nalkande	6	6	24.66	10.57

SMT 2024-25	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Darshan Nalkande	6	12	17.41	9.57

T20 Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Strike Rate
Darshan Nalkande	51	80	17.41	8.31

4) Raj Bawa - Mumbai Indians

Technically an all-rounder, Raj Bawa is a lucrative property to watch out for in the season of the IPL. He was signed by Mumbai Indians for his base price of INR 30 Lakhs. Mumbai Indians are known to nurture the young talent of Indian cricket and prepare them for future challenges of the Indian Team. Raj Bawa is expected to get the same treatment by the team management and we can expect him to be in action during the league.

SMT 2024-25	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Raj Bawa	7	12	19.33	9.21

T20 Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Strike Rate
Raj Bawa	20	22	20.40	8.60

5) Kamlesh Nagarkoti - Chennai Super Kings

Kamlesh Nagarkoti was signed by Chennai Super Kings during the auctions purely because of his experience in T20 cricket and his performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The Right arm pacer is known for his whippy action and he is one of the quickest pacers in Indian domestic cricket. Kamlesh Nagarkoti has been a consistent performer in India’s domestic circuit and if every piece of the puzzle falls right, we might see him in the blue jersey in the coming years.

SMT 2024-25	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Kamlesh Nagarkoti	7	10	18.10	6.70

T20 Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Strike Rate
Kamlesh Nagarkoti	32	29	27.06	7.75

IPL 2025 - More Uncapped Bowlers on the List

Gurjapneet Singh suddenly gained the spotlight when Chennai Super Kings purchased him during the auctions for a price tag of INR 2.2 Crores. He is a Tamil Nadu pacer who is known for his ability to bowl constant yorkers during the death overs. In just 5 T20 fixtures, Gurjapneet has scalped 9 wickets at an economy of 9.82.

Simarjeet Singh is another pacer to watch out for in the league. He will be playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Simarjeet Singh has picked up 42 wickets in 35 T20s in domestic cricket with an economy of 7.78.