the youngest player to ever play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is Prayas Ray Barman, who made his debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 31, 2019, at the age of 16 years and 157 days. The Guardian+2Deccan Chronicle+2asian+2
In November 2024, during the IPL 2025 auction, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old from Bihar, was signed by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore, making him the youngest player ever to be signed in IPL history. However, as of the current date, Suryavanshi has not yet made his debut in the IPL.AP News+6The Indian Express+6The Indian Express+6
Therefore, Prayas Ray Barman holds the record for being the youngest to play in an IPL match.