In IPL, beyond the big names and celebrated players, we come across some pure talents who are underrated gems. Just like other seasons, IPL 2025 have quite a lot of underrated players to have unleashed their potential.

Discover the top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025 you might have overlooked!

5. Digvesh Singh Rathi | LSG

Digvesh Rathi, who is among the top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025, doing his notebook celebration | sportzpoint.com — Digvesh Rathi doing his 'notebook' celebration after dismissing Sunil Narine in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram

Digvesh Rathi made his IPL debut this season and has proved to be a key bowler for Lucknow Super Giants. He was picked up at his base price, 30 lakhs, by the team. Even though he soon went viral for his quirky "notebook" celebration, his performance remains underrated.

Digvesh took 12 wickets in 11 matches, with an economy of 8.09. LSG are in a must-win situation in the tournament, with doubts surrounding their playoff chances, and this man can prove to be crucial for them.

He strengthens the bowling unit and has the intensity to push towards the best.

Digvesh Rathi IPL 2025 stats

Matches: 11
Wickets: 12
Economy: 8.09
Best bowling figures: 2/30

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4. Ashutosh Sharma | DC

Ashutosh Sharma is among the top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com — Ashutosh Sharma celebrating his match-winning knock of 66* from 31 balls against LSG in IPL 2025. Image | BBC

Ashutosh Sharma, who made his debut in IPL 2024, is a run machine in the lower order. He is a big support system of Delhi Capitals' batting unit, and has made it evident by delivering a match-winning knock of 66* runs from 31 balls against LSG.

Ashutosh has the power to change the narrative of the game with his hard-hitting abilities. He also holds the record for the fastest fifty in T20 by an Indian player by scoring 50 off 11 balls in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023.

He has scored an impressive 186 runs in 8 innings that he has played so far in IPL 2025, with a strike rate above 165.

Ashutosh Sharma IPL 2025 stats

Innings: 8
Runs: 186
Batting Avg: 31.00
Highest Score: 66*
Strike rate: 167.57

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3. Noor Ahmad | CSK

Noor Ahmad is one of the top underrated players in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com — Noor Ahmad during his 4-wicket haul against MI in IPL 2025. Image | Mint

Noor Ahmad, the Afghan spinner, is a prominent name in the squad of Chennai Super Kings this year. He always stood up for the CSK in crucial times, regardless of their overall team performance.

Noor's contribution has been constant in terms of bowling, however, it has been overshadowed by the standings of CSK in the points table. He picked up 20 wickets in 12 matches, and holds the second position in the race for the Purple cap in IPL 2025.

Noorh Ahmad IPL 2025 stats

Matches: 12
Wickets: 20
Economy: 8.02
Best bowling figures: 4/18

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2. Suyash Sharma | RCB

Suyash Sharma is among the most underrated players in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com — Suyash Sharma celebrating the dismissal of Marcus Stoinis against PBKS in IPL 2025. Image | Facebook

Suyash Sharma is a mystery spinner for Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season, who is having a great season so far. He has been a surprise addition to their bowling unit and has quickly earned his trusted place in the playing XI for almost every match.

His power of obstructing the run flow while defending low scores has been surprising to watch. Though he has picked up only 4 wickets in 10 matches for RCB so far, he has bowled some tight spells under pressure for Rajat Patidar this season.

Suyash Sharma IPL 2025 stats

Matches: 10
Wickets: 4
Economy: 8.26
Best bowling figures: 2/26

1. Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS

Prabhsimran Singh is among the top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com — Prabhsimran Singh celebrating his half-century against LSG in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram

Prabhsimran Singh is a power-packed opener for the Punjab Kings squad this year. He has been extremely consistent this year and formed an iconic destructive duo with the young batter, Priyansh Arya.

He scored 4 fifties this season, with his highest being 91 runs. He scored a total of 437 runs in 11 innings so far. He is one of the budding contenders in the race for the Orange cap in IPL 2025.

Innings: 11
Runs: 437
Batting Avg: 39.73
Highest Score: 91
Strike rate: 170.07

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