IPL Emerging Players List

Reddy was the emerging player of the IPL 2024 [AP]

The slogan of the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy says - 'Where talent meets opportunity'. Indeed, IPL is the platform where top talents get to show their skills in front of thousands of people.

Each IPL season witnesses young talents, who take the league by storm. These youngsters are cut from a different cloth and they showcase their worth by having an extraordinary season.

The performances don't go unnoticed as the IPL rewards the youngsters with the Emerging Player of the Season award. 

IPL Emerging Players List: Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1. Who was the first emerging player in IPL?

Answer: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Shreevats Goswami won the emerging player of the season in 2008, while former Deccan Chargers player, Rohit Sharma won in 2009.

Q.2. Who are eligible for emerging player award in IPL?

Answer: Only the players who have played less than 5 Tests, 20 ODIs, and 25 IPL matches at the start of the upcoming IPL season are eligible for the emerging players award, and they can only win once.

Q.3. Who is the emerging player in IPL 2024?

Answer: Nitish Kumar Reddy, who played for Sunrisers Hyderbad, was the emerging player in the IPL 2024 season. The then 21-year-old scored 303 runs in the middle order, coupled with 2 wickets with his medium pace bowling.

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