Tripurana Vijay, one of Andhra Pradesh’s most promising young bowlers, continues his IPL journey with Delhi Capitals (DC) for IPL 2026. DC has invested ₹30 lakh in the talented off-spinner, showing faith in his long-term potential despite him having no IPL match experience yet.
Vijay earned recognition in domestic cricket with his consistent wicket-taking ability and match-winning spells, including a 10-wicket haul in Ranji Trophy 2024-25 that made him a rising name in the Indian bowling circuit.
Tripurana Vijay IPL 2026 Price & Team
| IPL Season | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Delhi Capitals | ₹30 lakh |
| 2025 | Delhi Capitals | ₹30 lakh |
Delhi Capitals continue to back him as a future all-round option and a strong spin prospect.
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Who is Tripurana Vijay?
Tripurana Vijay is a right-arm off-break bowler and lower-order batsman from Tekkali, Andhra Pradesh, born on 5 September 2001. He has quickly grown into one of Andhra’s most dependable bowlers in the domestic circuit.
He became widely known after:
- A 10-wicket match haul vs Rajasthan in Ranji Trophy
- Excellent economy and control in longer formats
- Impressive bowling spells in recent domestic T20 and First-Class matches
- Strong performances in pressure situations
At just 24 years old, he is considered a long-term spin option with huge developmental potential.
Tripurana Vijay – Personal Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tripurana Vijay |
| Date of Birth | 05 September 2001 |
| Age (2025) | 24 years |
| Place of Birth | Tekkali, Andhra Pradesh |
| Role | All-rounder (Bowling focused) |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-break |
| IPL Team 2026 | Delhi Capitals |
| IPL Price 2026 | ₹30 lakh |
Tripurana Vijay IPL Career Summary
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| IPL Matches | 0 |
| IPL Runs | – |
| IPL Wickets | – |
| IPL Debut | Yet to debut |
Although he hasn’t played an IPL match yet, his domestic numbers strongly justify Delhi Capitals’ trust.
First-Class, List A & T20 Career Stats
Bowling Career
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Wickets | BBI | BBM | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class | 13 | 2174 | 1100 | 42 | 5/22 | 10/84 | 26.19 | 3.03 | 51.7 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| List A | 10 | 480 | 330 | 4 | 1/9 | 1/9 | 82.50 | 4.12 | 120.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 10 | 234 | 265 | 14 | 4/8 | 4/8 | 18.92 | 6.79 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Batting Career
| Format | Matches | Innings | NO | Runs | Highest Score | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class | 13 | 17 | 1 | 203 | 36 | 12.68 | 44.91 | 23 | 5 |
| List A | 10 | 7 | 0 | 42 | 11 | 6.00 | 50.00 | 4 | 0 |
| T20 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 50 | 23 | 10.00 | 79.36 | 4 | 1 |
Recent Performances (2024–25)
Vijay’s rise is supported by excellent form in the 2024–25 domestic season.
Recent Matches
| Match | Bat | Bowl | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra vs Jharkhand | 1* | 1/50 | 16-Dec-2025 | T20 |
| Andhra vs Vidarbha | 3 | 1/29 | 08-Dec-2025 | T20 |
| Andhra vs Jharkhand | 27 | 0/19 & 3/39 | 16-Nov-2025 | FC |
| Andhra vs Tamil Nadu | 3 | 0/25 & 2/16 | 08-Nov-2025 | FC |
| Andhra vs Odisha | – | 3/14 & 3/89 | 01-Nov-2025 | FC |
| Andhra vs Baroda | – | 3/63 | 25-Oct-2025 | FC |
| Andhra vs Rajasthan | 7 | 5/62 & 5/22 | 30-Jan-2025 | FC |
| Andhra vs Puducherry | 1 & 15 | 2/36 & 0/35 | 23-Jan-2025 | FC |
| Andhra vs Himachal | 3 | 0/40 | 05-Jan-2025 | List A |
His 5/62 & 5/22 against Rajasthan made him an instant standout.
Debut History
| Format | Debut Match | Date |
|---|---|---|
| First-Class | Rajasthan vs Andhra | 17–20 Feb 2022 |
| List A | J&K vs Andhra | 11 Dec 2021 |
| T20 | Punjab vs Andhra | 17 Oct 2023 |
Why Delhi Capitals Retained Tripurana Vijay for IPL 2026
1. Excellent Spin Potential
His off-spin is accurate, economical, and effective against right-handers.
2. Proven Match-Winner
A 10-wicket haul in Ranji Trophy is rare and highlights his high ceiling.
3. Future Investment
DC sees him as a long-term bowler who can develop into a middle-overs specialist.
4. Strong Domestic Form
His recent consistent performances make him IPL-ready.
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Tripurana Vijay IPL Auction History
| Year | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Delhi Capitals | ₹30 lakh |
| 2025 | Delhi Capitals | ₹30 lakh |
Conclusion
Tripurana Vijay enters IPL 2026 as one of the most exciting young spin prospects in India. Delhi Capitals have shown confidence in his talent by retaining him again. With strong domestic stats, big match performances, and steady growth as a bowler, Vijay could soon make his IPL debut and become a key asset for DC in the future.
