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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for uncovering new talents who will become a new star of Indian cricket. One name that has already started making headlines is Aniket Verma. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bought him for 30 lakh rupees from the IPL 2025 auction.

His aggressive batting style was the main reason that SRH management believes in him, and he stands out on this. Verma made an explosive statement by smashing 46 off just 16 balls in a practice match held by the team on March 15 (Saturday) ahead of the start of their IPL 2025 season.

Aniket Verma’s Journey to IPL 2025

The 23-year-old player from Madhya Pradesh, who can bat aggressively and is also capable of doing part-time bowling, gained recognition from his domestic performance.

The 23-year-old, who has only played for Madhya Pradesh once, in a T20 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25, had smashed a century in the All India Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament in Tamil Nadu.

While playing for the Bhopal Leopards, he scored 244 runs in five innings with an average of 61 and a strike rate of 205.4, which is an outstanding performance by this young talent.

Aniket Verma Role in SRH

Verma is known for his fearless batting and aggressive stroke play. His ability to hit big sixes and clear the boundary. His ability can make him an x-factor and a good Indian middle-order batter for SRH in the IPL 2025.

Additionally, he can bowl as well, which will be an option for them to bring the versatility in the bowling unit of SRH. After the departure of Rahul Tripathi, Aniket Verma could be a like-for-like replacement for him.

With a proven domestic track record, an explosive batting style, and a promising start with SRH, Aniket Verma is a player to watch in IPL 2025. If he gets regular chances in the playing XI, he could establish himself as one of the most exciting young talents in Indian cricket.

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