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5 cricketers who can debut for team india after ipl: Rising young stars have knocked on the door of the Indian team with their strong performance in IPL 2026. Be it the aggressive batting of 15 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi or the powerplay spin of Harsh Dubey, these five players have raised the level of the game. The maturity of Ayush Mhatre and the stormy batting of the opening pair of Prabhasimran-Priyansh indicate that his Team India debut is certain in 2026. Now the eyes of the whole world are on these new heroes of modern T20 cricket.
At the age of just 15, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has created a stir with his batting in the IPL. While playing for Rajasthan Royals, he has scored 200 runs in only five matches. What has impressed him the most is his strike rate, which is 263.15. He has scored two half-centuries in just 15 balls this season, which shows his fearless mentality.
Vaibhav’s performance has been so strong that discussions are intense that he can be selected in the Indian team for the T20 series against Ireland in June 2026. If this happens, he will create history by becoming one of the youngest players to debut for India. His timing and ability to play both spin and fast bowling makes him a ‘special talent’.
Discovery of Chennai Super Kings: 18-year-old Ayush Mhatre has impressed the giants with his batting. As a right-handed batsman, he has scored 171 runs in 5 matches, which includes two important half-centuries. He is not only adept at playing big shots but also knows how to weave innings, which makes him a reliable player in the T20 format.
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Mhatre, who has captained the Under-19 Indian team, has a good understanding of the game. His game shows the maturity that experienced players usually have. After spending time in the CSK camp under the guidance of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, he now looks fully prepared for the challenges at the international level and his debut is considered certain in 2026.
Prabhsimran Singh has been performing consistently well for Punjab Kings for the last three seasons. He is maintaining his rhythm even in IPL 2026 and is the leading run-scorer of his team with 211 runs in 5 matches. He now has the record of scoring the highest number of 1516 runs as an uncapped player in IPL history, which is the biggest proof of his consistency.
The Indian team is currently looking for such openers in T20 who can strike with the first ball without any fear. Prabhsimran fits this mould. He also has the option of wicketkeeping, which makes him a useful option for the selectors of Team India. After a continuous wait of three years, 2026 could be the year of ‘Blue Jersey’ for him.
Left-handed opening batsman Priyansh Arya has created fear in the minds of the bowlers with his batting. After debuting in 2025, his game has reached a different level this season (2026). In the current season, he is scoring runs at a strike rate of 245.83, which is unmatched by the modern standards of T20 cricket.
There has often been a lack of an aggressive left-handed batsman in the top order of the Indian team. Priyansh has so far proved that he is a long race horse by scoring 593 runs in his short IPL career of 21 matches. His clean hitting ability can make him the first choice of selectors for tours like Ireland or Zimbabwe.
Vidarbha spinner Harsh Dube has played a new role well for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2026. He is bowling during the powerplay and along with tying down the batsmen, he is also taking wickets. He has taken 5 important wickets in the first 5 matches of this season, proving that he knows the art of bowling under pressure.
Harsh Dubey is not only an economical spinner, but he also has the ability to take wickets. Considering his excellent record in Indian domestic cricket, now is the right time to test him on the international stage. A spinner who can bowl during field restrictions can prove to be a great asset for the Indian team.
