Vipraj Nigam, a young and promising all-rounder from Uttar Pradesh, has been signed by Delhi Capitals (DC) for INR 50 lakhs during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Known for his leg-spin bowling and handy contributions with the bat, Vipraj is expected to make a significant impact in the upcoming IPL season.
Vipraj Nigam Profile
- Full Name: Vipraj Nigam
- Born: July 28, 2004
- Age: 20 years, 123 days
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Bowling Style: Legbreak
- Playing Role: All-Rounder
Teams Represented
- Lucknow Falcons
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Vipraj Nigam Career Stats
Batting & Fielding Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class (FC) | 3 | 5 | 1 | 43 | 26 | 10.75 | 48.86 | 5 | 0 |
| T20s | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class (FC) | 3 | 6 | 629 | 404 | 13 | 4/81 | 31.07 | 3.85 | 48.3 |
| T20s | 1 | 1 | 24 | 34 | 1 | 1/34 | 34.00 | 8.50 | 24.0 |
Vipraj Nigam Performance in IPL 2025
| Batter Name | vs Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vipraj Nigam | LSG | 39 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 260 |
| Vipraj Nigam | CSK | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Vipraj Nigam | MI | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175 |
| Vipraj Nigam | GT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vipraj Nigam | RCB | 12 | 60* | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Vipraj Nigam | KKR | 38 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 200 |
| Vipraj Nigam | SRH | 18 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 105.88 |
| Vipraj Nigam | MI | 20 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 181.82 |
| Bowler Name | vs Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vipraj Nigam | LSG | 2 | 35 | 1 | 17.5 |
| Vipraj Nigam | SRH | 2 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Vipraj Nigam | CSK | 4 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Vipraj Nigam | RCB | 4 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Vipraj Nigam | MI | 4 | 41 | 2 | 10.2 |
| Vipraj Nigam | RR | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Vipraj Nigam | GT | 4 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Vipraj Nigam | LSG | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Vipraj Nigam | RCB | 1 | 20 | 1 | 12 |
| Vipraj Nigam | DC | 4 | 41 | 2 | 10.2 |
| Vipraj Nigam | GT | 4 | 37 | 0 | 9.2 |
| Vipraj Nigam | MI | 4 | 25 | 0 | 6.2 |
Recent Performances
- UP vs Manipur (November 27, 2024): Took 1/34 in Mumbai (T20).
- UP vs Karnataka (November 13, 2024): Scored 6 & 26 runs and bowled 2/32 & 2/65 in Lucknow (First-Class).
- UP vs Haryana (October 18, 2024): Delivered figures of 3/129 & 0/21 in Lucknow (First-Class).
- UP vs Bengal (October 11, 2024): Recorded 4/81 & 2/76 and contributed 1 & 4* runs in Lucknow (First-Class).
Debut Matches
- First-Class Debut: Bengal vs UP at Lucknow, October 11-14, 2024
- T20 Debut: Manipur vs UP at Mumbai, November 27, 2024
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Role in Delhi Capitals
Vipraj Nigam’s inclusion in Delhi Capitals brings versatility to their squad. His ability to take key wickets with his leg-spin and provide depth in the batting lineup makes him a valuable addition. With his all-round skills and potential, Vipraj is expected to be a promising young player under DC’s management.
Impact on IPL 2025
As a young all-rounder with proven talent in domestic cricket, Vipraj Nigam has the opportunity to shine on the IPL stage. Representing Delhi Capitals, he will look to make the most of his chances and develop into a dependable player. Fans are excited to see how this rising star contributes to DC’s campaign in IPL 2025!
