Vipraj Nigam (July 28, 2004) is a leg-spin bowling all-rounder from Uttar Pradesh, India. He made his debut for the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. His impressive performances in domestic cricket caught the attention of Delhi Capitals, who signed him for INR 50 Lakh at the 2025 TATA IPL auction.
Personal Information
| Profession |
Cricketer (Bowler) |
| Nationality |
Indian |
| Religion |
Hinduism |
| Hometown |
Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh |
| Place of Birth |
Barabanki, Uttar Paradesh, India |
| Parents |
Agam Kumar Nigam (Father), Shoba Nigam (Mother) |
Career
| Bowling |
Legspinner, Leg Break |
| Batting |
Right Hand Bat |
| Current Team |
- Delhi Capitals (All-rounder)
- Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team (All-rounder)
|
| Debut Club |
Delhi Capitals (IPL debut against Lucknow Super Giants) |
| Team Played |
- Lucknow Falcons
- UP Timber Club
- Youth Cricket Club
- Delhi Capitals
- Uttar Pradesh Under-19
- Uttar Pradesh Under-23
|
| Jersey Number |
- #5 Lucknow Falcons
- #5 Uttar Pradesh Under-23
- #5 Delhi Capitals
|
IPL Salary
| Salary |
Delhi Capitals, who signed him for Rs 50 lakh (Rs 5 million) at the 2025 TATA IPL auction |
Physical Stats
| Height |
5'9" (176 cm) |
| Weight |
70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Body Measurement |
42-32-12 Inches (Chest, Waist, Biceps) |
| Eye Color |
Black |
| Hair Color |
Black |
Trivia
- Vipraj Nigam is a 20-year-old legspinning allrounder from Uttar Pradesh, who impressed in the UPT20 league.
- Vipraj Nigam impressive domestic performances caught the eye of the Delhi Capitals, who signed him for INR 50 Lakh at the 2025 TATA IPL auction.
- Vipraj took 8 wickets and scored 27 runs off 8 balls in a match, earning him the Player of the Match award.
- Vipraj played for Uttar Pradesh Under-19 in 2021 and for India Under-19 in 2021 Acc (Asian Cup).
