Vipraj Nigam is a 20-year-old leg-spinning all-rounder from Uttar Pradesh, India. Born on July 28, 2004, he has quickly risen through the ranks in domestic cricket. In the 2024-25 season, playing for Uttar Pradesh, Vipraj participated in three first-class matches, five List A games, and seven T20s, amassing 103 runs and claiming nine wickets.
His impressive performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25, where his leg-break bowling and big-hitting abilities stood out, caught the attention of the Delhi Capitals. He was acquired for ₹50 lakh during the IPL auction in Jeddah last year.
Vipraj made a memorable IPL debut against the Lucknow Super Giants, scoring 39 runs off 15 balls and taking one wicket. His batting strike rate of 260 is among the highest debut strike rates in IPL history.
Delhi Capitals’ captain, Axar Patel, praised Vipraj’s contribution in the match, highlighting his impact on the team’s performance.
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