Vipraj Nigam

Role:

Batting Style: Right Handed Bat

Bowling Style: Right-arm legbreak

Country: India

Player profile for Vipraj Nigam

Vipraj Nigam – Complete Profile

Full Name: Vipraj Nigam
Date of Birth: July 28, 2004
Age: 20 years (as of 2025)
Place of Birth: Uttar Pradesh, India
Height: 5’9″ (175 cm)
Batting Style: Right-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm leg-spin
Role: All-rounder (Bowler and Lower-order Batter)
IPL Team: Delhi Capitals (Signed for ₹50 lakh in 2025)
Domestic Teams: Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Falcons (UPT20 League)

Domestic Career Highlights:

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (2024):
Vipraj played a crucial role in Uttar Pradesh’s victory over Andhra Pradesh, scoring an unbeaten 27 off 8 balls and taking 2 wickets for 20 runs. His all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award .
UPT20 League (2024):
Representing Lucknow Falcons, he claimed 20 wickets in 11 matches, with a best bowling figure of 5/19, showcasing his leg-spin prowess.
Col. C K Nayudu Trophy:
Vipraj contributed significantly with both bat and ball, accumulating 35 wickets in 8 matches and scoring 364 runs, including a top score of 84* not out.

IPL 2025 Debut:

Debut Match:
Vipraj made his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals on March 24, 2025, against Lucknow Super Giants. In his debut over, he dismissed South Africa’s Aiden Markram, marking a memorable start to his IPL career .

Playing Style and Strengths:

Bowling:
Vipraj is known for his accurate leg-spin bowling, with the ability to control the game and take crucial wickets. His economy rate in T20s is 7.12, reflecting his consistency .
Batting:
As a lower-order batter, he has the capability to accelerate the scoring, as demonstrated by his quick-fire 27* in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match.

Personal Background:

Hometown:
Vipraj hails from Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, a region not traditionally known for producing cricketers, making his rise to prominence noteworthy.
Early Inspiration:
Introduced to cricket at a young age, he idolized players like MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar, drawing inspiration from their careers.

Recent Performances:

First-Class Matches:
In 3 matches, Vipraj has taken 13 wickets with an average of 31.07 and an economy rate of 3.85 .
List A Matches:
Across 5 matches, he has claimed 4 wickets at an economy rate of 5.00.
T20 Matches:
In 7 T20 matches, he has taken 8 wickets with an economy rate of 7.12.

Future Outlook:

Vipraj Nigam’s all-round abilities and composure under pressure make him a valuable asset for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. His performances in domestic cricket have set high expectations for his impact in the tournament.