Vipraj Nigam

Cricketer

Indian Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth28/07/2002
Age23 years
BirthplaceBarabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India

Latest News about Vipraj Nigam

24/03/2025

Vipraj Nigam made his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants on March 24, 2025, in a thrilling 1-wicket win. He took 1 wicket for 35 runs off 2 overs and scored a match-turning 39 runs off 15 balls, helping DC chase down the target in Vizag. The performance marked the arrival of the 23-year-old Uttar Pradesh all-rounder as a new IPL sensation.

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameVippy/Vippi

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight70 Kg (154 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Swimming

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherVijay Nigam

Career

International Debut
ODIDid not make yet
TestDid not make yet
T20Did not make yet
Jersey Number
  • #5 (Lucknow Falcons)
  • #5 (Uttar Pradesh Under-23)
Domestic/State Team(s)
  • Lucknow Falcons
  • UP Timber Club
  • Youth Cricket Club
  • Delhi Capitals
  • Uttar Pradesh Under-19
  • Uttar Pradesh Under-23
  • Uttar Pradesh
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleLeg break
Notable Performances
  • Took 7 wickets against Gujarat in the U23 Col C K Nayudu Trophy in January 2024.
  • In December 2024, he took 2 wickets for 20 runs and scored 27 runs not out in 8 deliveries against Andhra Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.
  • He took 20 wickets in 11 matches during the 2024 UP T20 League and scored 28 runs in one over.
  • Acquired by Delhi Capitals in the 2025 IPL auction for Rs 50 lakhs.
  • Made IPL debut against Lucknow Super Giants in 2025, taking 1 wicket for 35 runs off 2 overs and scoring 39 runs off 15 balls.
  • In IPL 2025, played 14 matches, scored 142 runs at a strike rate of 179.75 with 15 fours and 8 sixes, and took 11 wickets.
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Favourites

FoodMaggi
Salary/IncomeRs 50 lakhs (from 2025 IPL contract)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started playing cricket at a young age.
2. Initially played in Barabanki before moving to Lucknow for training.
3. Served as the captain for the Uttar Pradesh Under-19 team in 2021.
4. Participated in the 2021 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup for India Under-19.
5. Originally a batter until Under-19 days, then developed leg-spin bowling.
6. His father Vijay Nigam secured a government job as an assistant teacher to support his cricket aspirations.
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