Born on July 28, 2004, in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, Vipraj Nigam is a dynamic leg-spin bowling all-rounder who has rapidly ascended the ranks. A right-handed batter with a natural flair for power-hitting, Nigam’s primary skill lies in his crafty leg-break bowling, characterized by his ability to extract turn even on placid tracks and maintain a tight leash on batters during the middle overs. Nigam first burst into the limelight during the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he famously smashed a match-winning 27 off just 8 balls to steer Uttar Pradesh into the quarter-finals. Initially signed by Delhi Capitals for INR 50 Lakh in the 2025 Mega Auction, he made an instant impact on his IPL debut against Lucknow Super Giants, scoring a blistering 39 off 15 balls to anchor a historic chase. Following his impressive debut season, the Capitals have retained him for TATA IPL 2026, showing immense trust as Vipraj can play a crucial role with both bat and ball.