BGT 2024-25: IND vs AUS 2nd Test Pre-match Analysis and Team Predictions

The upcoming India vs Australia second Test at Adelaide promises to be a thriller after India’s dominant win in the first test. India enters the second Test brimming with confidence and eyeing another victory.

The second test will be played under the lights with the pink ball. Here’s an in-depth look at IND vs AUS 2nd Test Pre-match Analysis and Team Predictions for BGT 2024-25.

Australia vs India Test Head-to-Head

(Last 5 Matches)

ResultDate
India won by 295 runs22 November 2024
Australia won by 209 runs7 June 2023
Match drawn9 March 2023
Australia won by 9 wickets1 March 2023
India won by 6 wickets17 February 2023

India Cricket Team in Pink Ball Test

Indian cricket team played their first pink ball test in 2019, hosting Bangladesh at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. India defeated Bangladesh to pass the first pink ball test with flying colors. To date, India has played four pink-ball Tests.

ResultOppositionVenueYear
Won by innings & 46 runsBangladeshEden Gardens2019
Lost by 8 wicketsAustraliaAdelaide2020
Won by 10 wicketsEnglandAhmedabad2021
Won by 238 runsSri LankaBengaluru2022

India’s Key Stats and Records in Pink Ball Tests

  • Highest Team Score: 347/9 declared (vs. Bangladesh, 2019)
  • Lowest Team Score: 36 all out (vs. Australia, 2020)
  • Leading Run-Scorer: Virat Kohli with 277 runs in four matches
  • Leading Wicket-Taker: Ravichandran Ashwin with 18 wickets

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Australian Cricket Team in Pink Ball Test

When it comes to the day-night tests, Australia is one of the most successful teams. Since their first day-night Test against New Zealand at Adelaide in 2015, Australia has asserted dominance in this particular ball game. To date, they have won a total of 11 matches out of 12 in day-night tests. 

Key Player Stats ahead of IND vs AUS 2nd Test basis recent form

Batsmen to watch out for

PlayerTeamMatchesRunsBatting Average
Mitchell MarshAUS1065741.06
Usman KhawajaAUS1059931.53
Yashasvi JaiswalIND10115764.28
Shubman GillIND873756.69

Bowlers to watch out for

PlayerTeamMatchesWicketsStrike Rate
Mitchell StarcAUS103846.18
Nathan LyonAUS83644.52
Ravichandran AshwinIND94040.27
Ravindra JadejaIND83936.64

What happened in the last day-night test between India and Australia? 

The last day-night test between India and Australia was in December 2020. It is remembered for the infamous 36 all-out as India was bowled out to their lowest total in Test cricket.

The match had begun with India getting to a respectable 244 in the first innings. In reply, Australia conceded India a lead of 53 runs, having bowled out for 191. The second innings of the test was embarrassing for India as Josh Hazlewood (5/8) ripped through Indian batting. With only 90 to get, Australia secured a comfortable 8-wicket victory.

What to Expect in India vs Australia 2024 day-night Test?

India vs Australia is arguably the biggest cricket rivalry. The fans are in for a treat when these two cricketing heavyweights lock horns in the day-night test at Adelaide, starting on 6 December 2024. 

Rohit Sharma returns after missing the first test due to personal reasons, Virat Kohli is back in form and Yashasvi Jaiswal shining bright. India has an assured batting lineup heading into the contest. Pace trio have asserted dominance over the Aussies in their backyard and with Ravichandran Ashwin’s proven record with pink ball, India has all bases covered 

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On the other hand, Australia are banking on their pink ball track record and experienced bowlers. Aussies are a great exponent of pink ball’s extra swing and seam movement and present a new challenge before Indian batsmen. However, they will sorely miss Josh Hazlewood who has been ruled out with an injury.

One thing for sure, it will be a high-octane cricket contest between the equals. Make sure you tune in and witness history as it unfolds.

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What makes the Pink Ball Test different from the Red Ball test?

  1. Under lights: The traditional test cricket has always been played with the red ball (red cherry ball). The day-night test/pink ball test was played in 2015 to target white-ball audiences who enjoy watching cricket under lights.
  2. No Draws: There has not been any instance of a drawn match in day-night tests thus far. All pink-ball tests have produced results.
  3. Challenging Twilight Period: The players who have played in day-night tests often talk about how the transition between daylight and artificial lights proves challenging. During the twilight period, the batsmen often struggle with the visibility of the ball while the bowlers get more swing to pose threats to their counterparts.

PM XI vs India Practice Match Key Performances

India cricket team had thorough practice at a pink-ball warm-up against the Prime Minister XI at Manuka Oval. After a washed-out Day 1 of the two-day match, it was a 50-over-a-side match.

India would be pleased with performances like Harshit Rana’s 4/44, Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 50, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 45, Nitish Kumar Reddy’s 42 off 32 balls and Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 42. With much-needed practice, India looks sharp and acclimatized for the Adelaide day-night Test against Australia.

Probable Australia Playing XI

Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitch Starc, Pat Cummins, Natan Lyon, Scott Boland

Australia’s Test Squad 

Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Sean Abbott, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster

Probable India Playing XI

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Reddy, Ravi Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah

India’s Test Squad

Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravi Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Devdutt Padikkal

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India vs Australia 2025: 1st Test Match Analysis and Key Performance

Indian National Cricket Team has scripted history Down Under, hammering Australia by 295 Runs in Perth. Under the stand-in captaincy of Jasprit Bumrah, Indian Cricket pulled off one of the most iconic overseas Test victories in the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 

India vs Australia 2025: 1st Test Match Analysis 

Captain Jasprit Bumrah put on an inspired performance, as he always does with the ball. The fast bowler claimed eight wickets in the match, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings. 

India were battered in the first day of the Perth Test, having bowled out for a meager 150 to start the tour. Then Jaspirt Bumrah proved why he is the best bowler in the world, pegging Aussies back with a fiery spell of fast bowling.

It was one of the best bowling performances in an overseas Test by an Indian captain. Let’s dive into detail as the action unfolded on each day of the test match.

Day 1: India off to the worst possible start with the bat, Bumrah to the rescue 

India was welcomed to Australian shores with a spicy pitch. India won the toss and elected to bat first in bowling-friendly conditions. In the first session, India were reeling and found themselves in a spot of bother. Eventually, India were bundled for a modest total of 150. 

In reply, Australia too had some trouble coping with a lethal spell of fast bowling from the Indian pace trio of Bumrah, Siraj, and Rana. In particular, Jasprit Bumrah breathed fire to reduce Australia to 67/7 at the end of Day 1.

Day 2: Jaiswal & KL Rahul stitch together a record partnership

It was not long before India wrapped Australia’s first innings for 104 on Day 2. After the bowlers helped ICT get back in the match, the onus was on batsmen now to assert dominance over the Oz. The Indian opening duo of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal frustrated the experienced Australian pace attack for the entire day and went unbeaten at the stumps on the second day.

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Day 3: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli centuries put India in Driver’s Seat

India’s openers resumed from where they had left and piled runs. A record-breaking 201-run partnership between the two is the highest opening partnership by a visiting team in Australia since 1991.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (161) scored a scintillating hundred on his first test outing in Australia. Virat Kohli also racked up his 30th Test century to add misery for the hosts and bat them out of the match. The declaration came at 487/6d, setting Australia an imposing target of 534 runs.

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The mighty Aussies faltered under pressure once again in the second innings. At the end of Day 3, Australia’s score read 12/3

Day 4: India breach Perth fortress, set the tone for BGT 2024-25 series

Australians started tentatively in the pursuit of 534 on Day 4 morning. However, the scoreboard pressure was too much and the Indian Cricket Team kept getting wickets at regular intervals. Baring Travis Head’s resistance, there wasn’t much to stop India as Australia eventually folded well short of the target.

5 Reasons India’s Perth Test 2024 Win is One of the Greatest

  1. Historic Margin: It was India Cricket Team’s third-largest Test win by runs on foreign soil.
  2. WTC Table Toppers: The win gives a huge boost to India’s chances of qualifying for the WTC final as they assert dominance at the top of the World Championship 2023-25 points table.
  3. Rare Feat in Australia: Winning the opening Test of a series Down Under is indeed a rare achievement. The first test win in a series in Australia was last achieved by India during the 2018-19 series.
  4. Comeback for the ages: Only once before had a team managed to win by a bigger margin after scoring 150 or less in their first innings — West Indies’ 343-run victory against Australia in Bridgetown, 1991.

India eye 3rd Back-to-Back BGT win in Australia

Most cricket pundits and experts doubted India’s chances at one of the fastest wickets (Optus Stadium, Perth) in Australia. India has defied all odds in the first test and with the return of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, there will be a confidence boost ahead of the second test.

Cricket fans around the world have been treated to a thrilling start to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and for sure there will be no dearth of entertainment further.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Schedule

Starting DateMatch DetailsVenueResult/Start Time
22 November 2024India vs Australia, 1st TestPerth Stadium, PerthIndia won by 295 runs
7:50 AM IST
10:20 AM LOCAL
30 November 2024Prime Ministers XI vs India, 2-day Warm-up MatchManuka Oval, CanberraIndia won by 6 wickets
9:10 AM IST
02:40 PM LOCAL
6 December 2024Australia vs India, 2nd TestAdelaide Oval, Adelaide9:30 AM IST
2:30 PM LOCAL
14 December 2024Australia vs India, 3rd TestThe Gabba, Brisbane5:50 AM IST
10:20 AM LOCAL
26 December 2024Australia vs India, 4th TestMelbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne5:00 AM IST
10:30 AM LOCAL
3 January 2024Australia vs India, 5th TestSydney Cricket Ground, Sydney5:00 AM IST
10:30 AM LOCAL

How to Watch India vs Australia Test Series 2024 Live

Watch the India vs Australia Test series live action on Disney+ Hotstar – complete coverage of the matches, live commentary, expert analysis, and match highlights. 

Those looking for TV information can watch BGT live telecast on Star Sports TV channels. Star Sports 1 HD/SD or Star Sports 2 HD/SD can be tuned in for English commentary while Star Sports Hindi HD/SD will telecast Border Gavaskar Trophy matches coverage in Hindi.

Besides, you can enjoy Australia vs India Test series live on DD Sports without any subscription.

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Mohammad Kaif Biography: Early Life, Cricket Career, Stats, Wife, Coaching, Politics, Commentary

Mohammad Kaif is a renowned former Indian cricketer, commentator and coach. When it comes to the best fielder Indian cricket has seen, Mohd Kaif is one of the first names on the list.

Birth Date1 December 1980
CityAllahabad, Uttar Pradesh
SiblingsM Saif (Brother)
FatherM Tarif
Teams Played ForIndia, California Knights, Gloucestershire, India Maharajas, Kings XI Punjab, Leicestershire, Manipal Tigers, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Uttar Pradesh

Early Life

Mohammad Kaif hails from Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh. He was born to M Tarif, a professional cricketer who played for Uttar Pradesh and Railways. Like Kaif, his brother Mohammad Saif is a professional cricketer who has played for the Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh cricket teams. Coming from a family with a cricket background, Kaif was drawn to the sport at an early age.

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Cricket Career

Mohammad Kaif was a great talent and was always touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket. He got his first break early, in the U-19 Cricket World Cup in 2000. He led India Colts to a World Cup win in the tournament and was fast-tracked into the national team.

Kaif got his Test debut cap in March 2000 against South Africa and debuted in ODI cricket in January 2002. Kaif represented India in 13 Tests and 125 ODIs in his successful India career.

Kaif featured in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

The highlight of his cricketing career was a record partnership alongside Yuvraj Singh in the 2002 NatWest Trophy tri-series final against England as he helped India chase down a mammoth 326 with 87* (off 75 balls).

Cricket Career Stats

FormatMatchesRunsHighest ScoreAverage100s50s
Tests13624148*32.8413
ODIs1252753111*32.01217

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Personal Life

Mohammad Kaif is married to Pooja Yadav, a journalist by profession. They met in 2007 at a party through mutual friends. After a relationship of 4 years, they tied the knot in 2011 in a private ceremony. The couple has two children.

Photo by Manoj Verma/Hindustan Times via Getty Images

Coaching

Mohammad Kaif has been seen taking up several coaching roles in recent years. A natural thinker and leader, he has helped IPL teams like Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) in a coaching role.

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Commentary

Commentary is another role that keeps Mohammad Kaif involved deeply in the sport. He has been entertaining cricket fans with insightful commentary stints during International and domestic matches.

Politics

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif forayed into politics for a brief period. In 2014, the cricketer contested in the Lok Sabha polls from Phulpur, Uttar Pradesh, on a Congress ticket but was unsuccessful.

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Mohammad Kaif remains one of the most celebrated figures in the Indian cricket fraternity and an admired athlete in India.

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10-minute Warm-Up Routine for Every Athlete

Warming up before a workout or performance is not just essential but a game-changer. It ensures injury prevention and peak performance. Whether you’re about to play sports, strength train, or engage in any physical activity, it is a must to limber up with a full-body warm-up regimen.

We have put together an easy 10-minute warm-up routine so that you keep injuries at bay and prime your muscles for maximum performance. Let’s first get to understand the need to warm up.

Why do you need a Warm-Up Routine?

Our muscles and joints are also at rest when we are physically inactive during rest, sleep, or commute. With warm-up, we activate muscles and joints, triggering the central nervous system to turn on. If we don’t get straight to intense workouts, we may strain muscles which can lead to injuries. Besides, warming up improves blood circulation and flexibility.

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The 10-Minute Warm-Up Routine

Take these steps to get your body ready for any workout. It is advised to perform each of the below-mentioned exercises for up to 1 minute in the same sequence.

1. Arm Circles

  • Extend your arms out to the sides.
  • Make small, controlled circles.
  • Increase the circle size gradually.
  • This helps loosen your shoulder joints and increase blood flow.

2. Hip Circles

  • Place your hands on your hips and rotate them in a wide circle, like a hula hoop.
  • Perform clockwise for the first 30 seconds.
  • Perform counterclockwise rotations for the next 30 seconds.
  • This will help open up your hip joints
  • This exercise is crucial before running activities.

3. Leg Swings

  • Hold onto a wall.
  • Swing one leg forward and backward for 15 seconds
  • Sing the leg side to side thereafter for 15 seconds.
  • Now, do the same with the other leg.
  • It is great to activate your hip muscles and improve mobility.

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4. March or Jog in Place

  • Lift your knees high while walking/marching in the same position.
  • It helps improve blood flow throughout the body.

5. Jumping Jacks or Step Jacks

  • This is a classic cardio activity to raise your heart rate 
  • This helps wake your body up for intense training.

6. Walking or Supine Knee Hugs

  • Pull one knee toward your chest and pause for a bit
  • Do the same with the other leg.
  • Supine Knee Hugs activate the glutes and hamstring muscles.

7. Bodyweight Squats

  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
  • Lower your body into a squat 
  • Keep your chest up and knees aligned.
  • This warm-up exercise helps loosen lower body muscles.

8. Push Ups

  • Start with your palms flat on the floor, right below your shoulders.
  • Lift your body up to a plank position.
  • Slowly lower the body toward the floor, keeping the form. 
  • Lower and squeeze the shoulder blades.
  • Perform a set of 10-20 reps.
  • Push-up exercise helps activate the chest, shoulders, and core muscles.

9. T-Rotations (Spiderman Lunges)

  • Start from a push-up position.
  • Bring one foot next to your hand and rotate your torso upwards.
  • Now do the next side.
  • Do it for a minute
  • This exercise will enhance spinal mobility besides loosening hip muscles.

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10. Inchworms

  • Stand tall and bend forward to touch your toes.
  • Walk your hands forward to a plank position and walk them back then.
  • The exercise helps activate the core, shoulders, and hamstrings.

All the above-mentioned exercises will take some to master. Make sure you keep the form and if not been able to, skip to the next one.

It’s time you make warming up a non-negotiable in your workout regime. Remember that it’s the foundation of any and every workout.

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ISL 2024 Mid-Season Review: Who’s Leading the League?

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season has been nothing short of entertainment thus far. At mid-season, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Bengaluru FC lead the standings with 17 points each.

To the surprise of many, new teams NorthEast United FC and Punjab FC are among others who have put in some memorable performances and are challenging the table toppers.

We are in for a treat in the second half of the league season as there remains a fierce battle to seal semi-final and playoff spots.

At the end of the league, the top two teams will qualify for the semi-finals while those finishing between 3rd and 6th will vie for the other two semi-finalists spots in playoffs.

How each ISL team has fared so far?

Bengaluru FC:  The Blues are one of the title contenders at this juncture. Sunil Chhetri is delivering once again.

Punjab FC: The Shers have been a revelation with local talents Leon Augustine and Nihal Sudeesh putting on impressive performances.

Jamshedpur FC: A promising ISL season so far with incredible resilience and comebacks.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant: Dimitri Petratos has hit form but there is a concern about consistency.

FC Goa: The top line looks good but the defense needs to do better to get results consistently.

NorthEast United FC: Alaeddine Ajaraie has been a star but the defense is struggling.

Kerala Blasters FC: Not at their best but Noah Sadaoui’s form gives them a glimmer of hope.

Chennaiyin FC: Lacking creativity and as a result, there is a goal drought. Farukh Choudhary has hit form of late.

Odisha FC: Hugo Boumous and Diego Mauricio have been brilliant. The defense has been poor.

Mohammedan SC: Barring Alexis Gomez, the unit has not put in promising performances.

Mumbai City FC: The heavyweights have struggled and may find their feet if they are able to overcome defensive struggles.

Hyderabad FC: A couple of wins recently but other than that there were lackluster performances.

East Bengal FC: Winless so far! They need to regroup and do better at both ends of the pitch.

Indian Super League 2024-25 Points Table

(As of 26 November 2024)

ClubPlayedWonDrawLostGFGAGDPointsForm
1Mohun Bagan Super Giant8521168817W D W W W
2Bengaluru FC8521136717D L W W D
3NorthEast United FC94322115615W D W W L
4Punjab FC8503149515W L L W L
5Odisha FC93331914512W D L D W
6FC Goa83321613312W W D L D
7Chennaiyin FC93331615112L D W L D
8Jamshedpur FC84041119-812L L L W W
9Kerala Blasters FC93241516-111W L L L W
10Mumbai City FC82421213-110L D W D W
11Hyderabad FC8215716-97L W L W L
12Mohammedan SC7124311-85D L L L W
13East Bengal FC7016412-81D L L L L

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Top goalscorer ISL 2024-25 Season

(Stats as of 26 November)

PlayerGoals
A. Ajaraie11
A. Sadiku8
Jesús Jiménez7
W. Jordán6
Diego Maurício5

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Most Assists in ISL 2024-25 Season

(Stats as of 26 November 2024)

PlayerAssists
G. Stewart4
H. Boumous4
C. Shields4
J. Madathil Subran4
A. Ajaraie4

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Most Clean Sheets in ISL 2024-25 Season

PlayerClean Sheets
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu5
Vishal Kaith4
Ravi Kumar2
Gurmeet Singh Chahal2
Bhaskar Roy1

Indian Football is going places year after year, with better and better quality of football with each passing season. Sure the remainder of the Indian Super League 2024-25 will keep fans on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned for the most thrilling ISL season ever! 

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IPL 2025 Auction Live Updates – Players Sold, Salary, Team Squads

Hi Cricket Fans! We are excited to cover the IPL 2025 Auction, one of the biggest events in the sport’s calendar.

In this IPL 2025 Auction Live blog, we have put together the IPL Auction 2025 Updates, IPL 2025 Teams, Tata IPL Auction Players List 2025.

Final IPL 2025 Squads of All Team

CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra, Ravichandran Ashwin, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rasheed, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Jamie Overton, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth

DC: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel, Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, T Natarajan, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari

GT: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Washington Sundar, Gerald Coetzee, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya

KKR: Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep  Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Anrich Nortje, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Ajinkya Rahane, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Umran Malik

LSG: Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Akash Deep, Himmat Singh, M Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad, Shamar Joseph, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke

MI: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Deepak Chahar, Allah Ghazanfar, Will Jacks, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Reece Topley, Shrijith Krishnan, Raj Angad Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Arjun Tendulkar, Lizaad Williams, Vignesh Puthur

PBKS: Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nehal Wadera, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Josh Inglis, Lockie Ferguson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Kuldeep Sen, Priyash Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryash Shedge, Pyla Avinash, Xavier Bartlett, Pravin Dubey

RCB: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dhar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chikara, Lungi Ngidi, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh

RR: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Charak, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kwena Maphaka, Kunal Rathore, Ashok Sharma

SRH: Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Ishan Kishan, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Brydon Carse, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Ehsan Malinga, Sachin Baby

Summary of IPL 2025 Auction Day 1 – All Players Auctioned

Set 1-2: Marquee Players

PlayerTeamPrice (INR)
Arshdeep SinghPBKS18 Crore
Kagiso RabadaGT10.75 Crore
Shreyas IyerPBKS26.75 Crore
Jos ButtlerGT15.75 Crore
Mitchell StarcDC11.75 Crore
Rishabh PantLSG27 Crore
Mohammed ShamiSRH10 Crore
David MillerLSG7.5 Crore
Yuzvendra ChahalPBKS18 Crore
Mohammed SirajGT12.25 Crore
Liam LivingstoneRCB8.75 Crore
KL RahulDC14 Crore

SET 3 – Capped Batsmen

PlayerTeamPrice (INR)
Harry BrookDC6.25 Crore
Devdutt PadikkalUnsold
Aiden MarkramLSG2 Crore
Devon ConwayCSK6.25 Crore
Rahul TripathiCSK3.4 Crore
David WarnerUnsold

SET 4 – Capped All Rounders

PlayerTeamPrice (INR)
Harshal PatelSRH8 Crore
Rachin RavindraCSK4 Crore
Ravichandran AshwinCSK9.75 Crore
Venkatesh IyerKKR23.75 Crore
Marcus StoinisPBKS11 Crore
Glenn MaxwellPBKS4.2 Crore

SET 5 – Capped Wicket Keepers

PlayerTeamPrice (INR)
Quinton de KockKKR3.6 Crore
Jonny BairstowUnsold
Phil SaltRCB11.5 Crore
Rahmanullah GurbazKKR2 Crore
Ishan KishanSRH11.25 Crore

SET 6-7 – Capped Bowlers

PlayerPrice (INR)Team
J Hazlewood12.50 CroreRCB
P Krishna9.50 CroreGT
A Khan9.75 CroreLSG
A Nortje6.50 CroreKKR
J Archer12.50 CroreRR
K Ahmed4.80 CroreCSK
T Natarajan10.75 CroreDC
T Boult12.50 CroreMI
M Theekshana4.40 Crore
R Chahar3.20 CroreSRH
A Zampa2.40 CroreSRH
W Hasaranga5.25 CroreRR
Waqar SalamkhielUNSOLD
N Ahmad10 CroreCSK

Set 8 – Uncapped Batsmen

PlayerPrice (INR)Team
A Taide30 LSRH
Anmolpreet SinghUNSOLD
N Wadhera4.20 CRPBKS
A Raghuvanshi3 CRKKR
K Nair50 LDC
Y DhullUNSOLD
A Manohar3.20 CRSRH

Set 9 – Uncapped All-rounders

PlayerPrice (INR)Team
N Dhir5.25 CR
N Sindhu30 LGT
S Rizwi95 LDC
A Samad4.20 CRLSG
H Brar1.5 CRPBKS
U SinghUNSOLD
V Shankar1.20 CRCSK
A Sharma3.80 CRDC
M Lomror1.7 CRGT

Set 10 – Uncapped WK

PlayerPrice (INR)Team
R Minz65 LMI
K Kushagra65 LGT
A Rawat30 LGT
A Juyal30 LLSG
Upendra YadavUNSOLD
Luvnith SisodiaUNSOLD
V Vinod95 LPBKS

Set 11 – Uncapped Bowlers

PlayerPrice (INR)Team
R Dar6 CRRCB
A Madhwal1.20 CRRR
M Sharma2.20 CRDC
V Vyshak1.80 CRPBKS
V Arora1.80 CRKKR
Yash Thakur1.60 CRPBKS
K TyagiUNSOLD
Simranjeet Singh1.50 CRSRH

How Squads Stack up for All 10 Team after Day 1 of IPL 2025 Auction

Next Set is Uncapped Players

Uncapped spin bowler Suyash Sharma snapped by RCB for 2.60 Crore INR

Simarjeet Singh SOLD to SRH for 1.50 Crore INR

Vaibhav Arora goes back to KKR for 1.8 Crore INR

Vijaykumar Vyshak is SOLD to Punjab Kings for INR 1.8 Crore

Mohit Sharma will play for Delhi Capitals in the next IPL edition. Sold for 2.2 Crore INR

Uncapped fast bowler Akash Madhwal Sold to RR for 1.20 Crore INR

Uncapped fast bowler Rasikh Dhar Sold to RCB for 6 Crore INR

Uncapped Ashutosh Sharma SOLD to Delhi Capitals for 3.80 Crore

Abdul Samad will play for LSG in IPL 2025. Acquired for INR 4.2 Crore

Naman Dhir goes back to Mumbai Indians for 5.25 Crore via RTM

Abhinav Manohar SOLD to Sunrisers Hyderabad for 3.20 Crore

Nehal Wadera SOLD to Punjab Kings for 4.20 Crore

Next Set of Player is Capped Spin Bowlers

Noor Ahmad will play for Chennai Super Kings next season. SOLD for 10 Crore

Wanindu Hasaranga will play for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025

Spin bowlers Rahul Chahar and Adam Zampa have been roped in by Sunrisers Hyderabad

Maheesh Theekshana is SOLD to Rajasthan Royals for INR 4.4 Crore

Next Set is Capped Bowlers

Mumbai Indians make their first purchase. Get Trent Boult for 12.50 Crore

T Natarajan will play for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. SOLD for 10.75 Crore

RR make their first purchase at IPL 2025 Auction. Get Jofra Archer for 12.50 Crore

Anrich Nortje is Kolkata Knight Rider player. SOLD for 6.50 Crore

Fast bowler Avesh Khan SOLD to LSG for 9.75 Crore

Prasidh Krishna will play for Gujarat Titans in the next edition of Indian Premier League. SOLD for 9.50 Crore

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood snapped by RCB for 12.50 Crore

Next Set is Capped Wicket Keepers

Jitesh Sharma SOLD to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for 11 Crore

Ishan Kishan will play for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. SOLD for 11 Crore INR

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is SOLD to KKR for INR 2 Crore

Phil Salt will open the batting alongside Virat Kohli for RCB. SOLD for 11.50 Crore

Jonny Bairstow goes UNSOLD!

Quinton de Kock SOLD to KKR for INR 3.6 Crore

Next Set is Capped All-rounders

Glenn Maxwell with play for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, SOLD for INR 4.2 Crore

Mitchell Marsh SOLD to LSG for 3.40 Crore

Marcus Stoinis will play for Punjab Kings. Sold for 11 Crore

Venkatesh Iyer goes back to KKR for a whopping 23.75 Crore

Ravichandran Ashwin is SOLD to Chennai Super Kings for INR 9.75 Crore

Rachin Ravindra goes back to CSK for 4 Crore via RTM

Harshal Patel Sold to SunRisers Hyderabad for INR 8 Crore

Next Set is Capped Batsmen

Jake Fraser-McGurk goes to DelhiCapitals as DC exercise the Right to Match option & acquire the Australia batter for INR 9 Crore

David Warner and Devdutt Padikkal remain UNSOLD

Delhi Capitals get Harry Book for INR 6.25 Crore!

Devon Conway is back with CSK, Sold for 6.25 Crore

Rahul Tripathi is SOLD to Chennai Super Kings for INR 3.4 Crore!

Capped Batsman – Next Set of Players to go under the Hammer

Harry Brook, Devon Conway, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aiden Markram, Devdutt Padikkal, David Warner, Rahul Tripathi

Purse Available
RCB: 74.25cr
CSK: 55cr
KKR: 51cr
PBKS: 47.75cr
DC: 47.25cr
MI: 45cr
RR: 41cr
SRH: 35cr
LSG: 34.5cr
GT: 30.25cr

Marquee Sets – Watch Out for Bidding Wars!

Delhi Capitals beats CSK to get KL Rahul for INR 14 crore! KL Rahul, with a base price of ₹2 crore, ignited a bidding war. KKR and RCB pushed the bid past ₹10 crore before backing out. Delhi Capitals and CSK then entered the fray, with the final bid soaring to ₹14 crore. LSG chose not to use their RTM, allowing Delhi Capitals to secure Rahul for IPL 2025.

Shreyas Iyer is Punjab King! Re-unites with coach Ricky Ponting

Royal Challengers Bengaluru sign Liam Livingstone for Rs 8.75 crore

Mohammed Siraj SOLD to GT for 12.25 Crore! RCB don’t use the RTM for Mohammed Siraj. GT’s bowling attack now has Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj

PBKS get Yuzvendra Chahal for 18 crore! PBKS – with the biggest auction purse at the start – had spent 18 crore for Arshdeep and 26.75 for Shreays Iyer already.

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David Miller is Lucknow Super Giants Player! Sold for INR 7.5 Crore

Mohammad Shami goes to Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 10 Crore. Mohammed Shami, with a base price of ₹2 crore, sparked a competitive bidding war. KKR and CSK battled initially, followed by LSG raising the bid to ₹8.50 crore. KKR eventually bid ₹9.75 crore before SRH swooped in at ₹10 crore. Gujarat Titans chose not to use their RTM, securing Shami’s move to Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹10 crore.

Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in IPL with 27cr!! The wicket-keeper batsman breaks the record that Shreyas Iyer had set earlier in the set.

Mitchell Starc goes to Delhi Capitals for 11.75 Crore. Mitchell Starc entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore, triggering intense bidding. MI and KKR began the duel, with DC later entering to raise the stakes. The bid soared past ₹10 crore, with RCB stepping in briefly. DC eventually reclaimed the lead at ₹11.75 crore, sealing the deal for Starc. Despite his stellar performances in IPL 2024, the price marked a pay cut for the left-arm pacer. Starc will now play for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025.

Jos Buttler will play for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. Jos Buttler goes to GT for 15.75 cr

SHREYAS IYER has been sold to Punjab Kings for 26.75 crores. Shreyas Iyer shattered records at the IPL 2025 Auction, becoming the most expensive player ever. Starting with a base price of ₹2 crore, intense bidding between PBKS, KKR, and DC saw the price soar past ₹25 crore. PBKS finally secured Iyer for a staggering ₹26.75 crore, marking a historic moment. The proven IPL-winning captain will now lead Punjab Kings, bringing both leadership and batting strength to the franchise.

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GT snap Kagiso Rabada for 10.75 Crore Kagiso Rabada attracted bids starting at ₹2 crore, with RCB and GT locked in a heated contest. The price surged past ₹8 crore before RCB tapped out, leaving Gujarat Titans to secure the South African pacer for ₹10.75 crore. Although MI showed interest early on, they exited midway. PBKS, holding an RTM option, opted not to retain Rabada. The experienced bowler will now join the Titans, strengthening their pace attack for IPL 2025.

PBKS excercise RTM to get Arshdeep Singh back for IPL 2025! Arshdeep Singh, with a base price of ₹2 crore, ignited a fierce bidding war. CSK and DC opened the battle, followed by GT and RCB driving the price up to ₹10.75 crore. Rajasthan Royals and SRH entered next, pushing it to ₹15.75 crore. SRH looked set to secure him, but PBKS used their RTM option to bring back Arshdeep for a whopping ₹18 crore. The left-arm seamer will continue to strengthen PBKS’s bowling arsenal in IPL 2025.

First up in IPL 2025 Auction will be Marquee Sets

Set M1: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Jos Buttler, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Mitchell Starc
Set M2: KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.

When and Where to Watch IPL Auction 2025 Live

IPL Mega Auction 2025 is scheduled for 24 November and 25 November in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

In this two-day event, all 10 IPL teams would look to rebuild squads not just for IPL 2025 but for the next three IPL seasons. 

With several high-profile names up for grabs and RTM cards to exercise, the action would be nothing short of exciting.

  • Date: November 24 and 25, 2024
  • Time:
    • Local Time: 1 PM to 8 PM
    • Indian Standard Time: 3:30 PM to 10:30 PM IST
  • Live Streaming: Available on Jio Cinema, Viacom18 and Star Sports.

IPL Auction Player List 2025

The IPL Mega Auction happens every three years and reshapes team rosters. With stars like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, and Shreyas Iyer in the mix, it will be the biggest auction ever. Check How is mega auction different from a mini auction

The auction will begin with marquee sets wherein sought-after players will go under the hammer first.

  • Set M1: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Jos Buttler, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Mitchell Starc.
  • Set M2: KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.

We may get the most expensive player in IPL among these as most of the aforementioned players are expected to trigger bidding wars. Check 10 Players who are likely to trigger bidding wars.

Auction Player List Breakdown

The player pool for IPL Mega Auction 2025 consists of 577 players. Here’s the breakdown

  • Indian Players: 367
  • Overseas Players: 210
  • Available Slots: 204 (70 for overseas players)

What are the reserve price categories for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction?

Players have registered under various reserve price categories:

Reserve Price (INR)No. of Players
2 Crore82
1.5 Crore27
1.25 Crore18
1 Crore23
75 Lakh92
50 Lakh8
40 Lakh5
30 Lakh320

To save time, there will be an accelerated auction process and the auction list will be trimmed based on the interest of franchises. Check Players Who Will Skip IPL Mega Auction 2025

Mega IPL Auction 2025 will unfold in this order

  1. Marquee Players: Two sets featuring high-profile players will be up for grabs first.
  2. Capped Players: After marquees, capped players will go under the hammer. These will be categorized by roles like batters, bowlers, all-rounders and wicket-keepers.
  3. Uncapped Players: The last will be uncapped players.
  4. Accelerated Auction: Thereafter, franchise-nominated players will go under the hammer after the first 116 players are auctioned.

To check the Complete List of Players to go under the hammer, click here.

What’s New in IPL 2025?

Right-to-Match Cards (RTM)

RTM is what makes this IPL Mega Auction even more exciting! RTM rules have been revised this time around. Now, the teams can match the winning bid and then raise the bid without restrictions.

TeamsNo. of RTMs AvailableType of player
CSK1Any
DC21 uncapped & 1 capped, or both capped)
RCB33 (1 uncapped & 2 capped players, or 3 capped)
LSG1Capped
PBKS4Capped
MI1Uncapped
SRH1Uncapped
GT1Capped

Retention Rules

This year, teams were given a choice to retain up to 6 players using RTM cards or direct retention. A maximum of 5 capped and 2 uncapped players can be retained.

Auction Purse for All 10 Teams

TeamRetained PlayersPurse Spent (INR)Purse Available (INR)
CSK56555
DC44773
GT55169
KKR66951
LSG55169
MI57545
PBKS29.5110.5
RCB33783
RR67941
SRH57545

IPL Auction 2025 RCB Players List

To be updated

RCB Retained Players 2025

RCB has retained three players – Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal – spending INR 37 crores. 

Player Salary (INR)
Virat Kohli21 Crore
Rajat Patidar11 Crore
Yash Dayal5 Crore

IPL Auction 2025 KKR Players List

To be updated

KKR Retained Players 2025

KKR has retained six players –Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana and Ramandeep Singh – spending a total of INR 69 crores. 

Player Salary (INR)
Rinku Singh13 Crore
Varun Chakaravarthy12 Crore
Sunil Narine12 Crore
Andre Russell12 Crore
Harshit Rana4 Crore
Ramandeep  Singh4 Crore

CSK Players Retained 2025 

PlayerSalary (INR)
Ruturaj Gaikwad18 Crore
Matheesha Pathirana13 Crore
Shivam Dube12 Crore
Ravindra Jadeja18 Crore
MS Dhoni4 Crore

SRH Retained Players 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad have retained their captain Pat Cummins for IPL 2025. The opening combination of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, middle order bat and keeper Heinrich Klaasen, and all-rounder Nitish Reddy are among others retained.

Player Salary (INR)
Pat Cummins18 Crore
Abhishek Sharma14 Crore
Nitish Kumar Reddy6 Crore
Travis Head14 Crore
Heinrich Klaasen23 Crore

PBKS Retained Players 2025

PBKS has retained two players – Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh – spending a total of INR 9.5 crores from the auction purse. 

Player Salary (INR)
Shashank Singh5.50 Crore
Prabhsimran Singh4 Crore

RR Retained Players 2025

RR has retained six players – Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sandeep Sharma – spending a total of INR 79 crores from the auction purse. 

Player Salary (INR)
Sanju Samson18 Crore
Yashasvi Jaiswal18 Crore
Riyan Parag14 Crore
Dhruv Jurel14 Crore
Shimron Hetmyer11 Crore
Sandeep Sharma4 Crore

MI Retained Players 2025

PlayerSalary (INR)
Jasprit Bumrah18 Crore
Suryakumar Yadav16.35 Crore
Hardik Pandya16.35 Crore
Rohit Sharma16.30 Crore
Tilak Varma8 Crore

GT Retained Players 2025 

GT has retained five players – Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudarsan, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan – spending a total of INR 51 crores from the auction purse. 

Player Salary (INR)
Rashid Khan18 Crore
Shubman Gill16.50 Crore
Sai Sudharsan8.50 Crore
Rahul Tewatia4 Crore
Shahrukh Khan4 Crore

LSG Retained Players 2025 

LSG has retained five players – Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Ayush Badoni – spending a total of INR 51 crores from the auction purse. 

Player Salary (INR)
Nicholas Pooran21 Crore
Ravi Bishnoi11 Crore
Mayank Yadav11 Crore
Mohsin Khan4 Crore
Ayush Badoni4 Crore

DC Retained Players 2025

DC has retained four players – Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, and Abhishek Porel – spending a total of INR 47 crores from the auction purse. 

Player Salary (INR)
Axar Patel16.50 Crore
Kuldeep Yadav13.25 Crore
Tristan Stubbs10 Crore
Abhishek Porel4 Crore

Stay tuned for real-time IPL 2025 Mega Auction updates and analysis as it unfolds. 

IPL Auction Punjab Kings: 5 Players PBKS are likely target for 2025 Edition

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are building the side from scratch after the least retentions for any team ahead of the IPL 2025 Auction. However, they have the biggest purse and four RTM cards (the most for any team) which presents an excellent opportunity to put together a strong IPL 2025 squad. 

Here’s a possible IPL Auction Punjab Kings strategy and five players PBKS could target.

1. Sam Curran

Sam Curran was the stand-in skipper of PBKS in the last IPL edition. Since Punjab has a lot of RTM card options, one of the most sought-after all-rounders in the auction pool may head back to Punjab Kings. If not in the leadership role, the England all-rounder still has a lot to offer.

Sam Curran Stats in IPL

MatchesRunsHighest ScoreBatting AverageWicketsBest BowlingBowling Average5-Wicket Hauls
5988363*25.22584/1132.750

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2. Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada is a proven match-winner in the IPL over the years. The knack for picking wickets at regular intervals – whether with the new ball, in middle overs, or at the death – makes him such a rare commodity. With his RTM card, Punjab Kings will have a bowling spearhead in their ranks.

Photo by R. SATISH BABU/AFP via Getty Images

Kagiso Rabada IPL Stats

MatchesWicketsBest FiguresBowling Average5-fer
801174/2121.960

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3. Liam Livingstone 

Liam Livingstone is one of the most destructive T20 batsmen. There are not many players in the auction pool who offer power-hitting like his in the middle-overs of the game. Plus, he is an ambidextrous handy bowler. His RTM card would allow PBKS to plug a crucial gap.

Liam Livingstone IPL Stats

MatchesRunsHighest ScoreBatting AverageWicketsBest Figures
399399428.45113/27

4. Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow’s ultra-aggressive at the top of the batting order worked well for PBKS in the last season of the Indian Premier League. He can be the second wicket-keeping option after retaining Prabhsimaran Singh. PBKS can retain him for sure.

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Jonny Bairstow IPL Stats

MatchesRunsHighest ScoreBatting Average100s
50158911434.542

5. Ashutosh Sharma

Ashutosh Sharma took the cricketing world by storm in the last season with PBKS. For an Indian batsman to possess such a calm head and strong finishing skills is rare and that’s why Punjab Kings will think about getting him back.

Photo by ARUN SANKAR/AFP via Getty Images

Ashutosh Sharma IPL Stats

MatchesStrike RateRunsHighest ScoreBatting AverageSixes
11167.251896127.0015

Punjab Kings have a lot to do on auction days. Punjab fans will be hoping that they use RTM cards wisely and on players who can make an impact in the upcoming 2025 IPL season.

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PBKS IPL 2025 Auction Purse

PBKS has spent 9.5 crores out of the 120 crore IPL salary cap to retain two players ahead of the Mega Auction. They are now left with 110.5 crores in auction purse and four RTM cards. 

TeamRetained PlayersPurse Spent (INR)Purse Available (INR)
CSK56555
DC44773
GT55169
KKR66951
LSG55169
MI57545
PBKS29.5110.5
RCB33783
RR67941
SRH57545

PBKS Retained Players ahead of IPL Mega Auction

PBKS has retained two players – Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh – spending a total of INR 9.5 crores from the auction purse. 

Player Salary (INR)
Shashank Singh5.50 Crore
Prabhsimran Singh4 Crore

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IPL Auction Delhi Capitals: 5 Players DC will eye for 2025 Season

The IPL auction for the 2025 IPL season is two days from now. Delhi Capitals (DC) have already made some major managerial changes, with Rishabh Pant and coach Ricky Ponting no longer running things. DC would look to make strategic decisions to bolster its squad for the forthcoming Indian Premier League edition. Here’s a possible IPL Auction Delhi Capitals strategy and five players who they could target.

1. Jake Fraser-McGurk

We witnessed Jake Fraser-McGurk’s explosive batting at the top of the batting order last year. Maybe the Australian batter wanted to go to the auction pool because of the price tag. Since DC has an RTM (Right to Match) card option up its sleeve, McGurk may possibly head back to the Delhi IPL Team.

Jake Fraser-McGurk IPL Stats

MatchesRunsHighest ScoreBat Avg506sStrike Rate
93308436.66428234.04

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2. Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh is another Delhi Capitals player who is a strong contender for the RTM option. First, the Australian T20 captain gives power at the top of the batting order. Second, he is captain material, and DC is looking for one. Third, he has proved his worth with the ball and gives balance to the side.

Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images

Mitchell Marsh IPL Stats

MatchesRunsHighest ScoreWicketsBest Figures5-fer
4266589374/250

3. Mohammed Shami

After retentions, Delhi Capitals are short on Indian fast bowler stocks. Mohammed Shami is up for grabs and DC can look at him as their bowling leader. The experienced wicket-taker fits the bill for the Delhi IPL team.

Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images

Mohammed Shami IPL Stats

MatchesWicketsBest FiguresBowling Average5-fer
1101274/1126.860

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4. Khaleel Ahmed

Khaleel Ahmed was among the best bowlers in the DC ranks in the last season of the Indian Premier League. His release has come as a surprise to many but there is still a chance that DC will repurchase him with one of the two RTM card options they possess.

Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images

Khaleel Ahmed IPL Stats

MatchesWicketsBest FiguresBowling Average5-fer
57743/2125.410

5. Mukesh Kumar

Mukesh Kumar is another who will be on Delhi Capitals’ radar. He has raised his bowling stocks with superb performances in the 2024 edition. If not Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar is an RTM option that DC can exercise.

Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images
MatchesWicketsBest FiguresBowling Average5-fer
20243/1428.910

Delhi Capitals have decided on an overhaul and IPL 2025 Mega Auction will be crucial for the side. If they are able to pull off most of the aforementioned acquisitions, they will be in a comfortable position to look forward to the 2025 edition.

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DC IPL 2025 Auction Purse

DC has spent 47 crores out of the 120 crore IPL salary cap to retain four players. They are now left with a 73 crores auction purse for the mega IPL 2025 auction and two RTM cards. 

TeamRetained PlayersPurse Spent (INR)Purse Available (INR)
CSK56555
DC44773
GT55169
KKR66951
LSG55169
MI57545
PBKS29.5110.5
RCB33783
RR67941
SRH57545

DC Retained Players ahead of IPL Mega Auction

DC has retained four players – Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, and Abhishek Porel – spending a total of INR 47 crores from the auction purse. 

Player Salary (INR)
Axar Patel16.50 Crore
Kuldeep Yadav13.25 Crore
Tristan Stubbs10 Crore
Abhishek Porel4 Crore

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IPL Auction Gujrat Titans: 5 Players GT will have their eyes on

The excitement for IPL 2025 is building, and each team is making plans for IPL Auction 2025. Gujarat Titans have several gaps to fill in their squad. Fans are looking forward to GT think-tank to bolster IPL 2025 squad with explosive talent. Here’s a look at IPL Auction Gujarat Titans strategy and potential targets.

1. Ishan Kishan

Gujarat Titans are a little short on power at the top of the order and they would look to plug the gap with an aggressive wicket-keeper batsman like Ishan Kishan. The pocket dynamo also has a strong chemistry with Shubman Gill, and the two would form an incredible opening pair.

Ishan Kishan IPL Stats

MatchesRunsHighest ScoreBatting Average100CatchesStumpings
10526449928.430515

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2. Glenn Maxwell

GT is on the lookout for a power hitter in the middle order, and who is better than Glenn Maxwell among those in the auction pool. This was another key area where Gujarat IPL Team lacked last season and it won’t be a surprise if they go for spin-basher and proven middle-order enforcer in Glenn Maxwell.

Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images

Glenn Maxwell IPL Stats

MatchesRunsHighest ScoreBatting Average100Wickets
13427719524.74037

3. Sam Curran 

Sam Curran could once again attract a hefty price tag at the IPL auction. Gujarat Titans can make a bid for the England all-rounder since they are looking for impactful overseas talent. 

Photo by BIJU BORO/AFP via Getty Images

Sam Curran IPL Stats

MatchesRunsHighest ScoreBatting AverageWicketsBest Figures
5988363*25.22584/11

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4. Arshdeep Singh 

India’s premier wicket-taking fast bowler will be on the radar of most franchises for the rare left-arm swing skill he has. GT captain Shubman Gill may ask the think-tank to prioritize Punjab-teammate Arshdeep Singh’s acquisition.

Photo by SURJEET YADAV/AFP via Getty Images

Arshdeep Singh IPL Stats 

MatchesWicketsBest FiguresBowling Average5-fer
65765/3227.001

5. Kagiso Rabada 

Wicket-taking overseas fast bowler is another role Gujarat Titans will look at. With spotlight on the likes of Mitchell Starc, Marco Jansen and Trent Boult, GT may target the South African quick KG who is a proven match-winner and a wicket-taking machine.

Photo by R. SATISH BABU/AFP via Getty Images

Kagiso Rabada IPL Stats

MatchesWicketsBest FiguresBowling Average5-fer
801174/2121.960

If Gujarat Titans are able execute these acquisitions or manage to fill these crucial gaps, they’d be more than happy and would look strong as a unit to vie for another Indian Premier League title.

GT IPL 2025 Auction Purse

GT have spent 51 crores out of 120 crore IPL salary cap this edition on retention of five players. They are now left with a 69 crores auction purse for the mega IPL auction. 

TeamRetained PlayersPurse Spent (INR)Purse Available (INR)
CSK56555
DC44773
GT55169
KKR66951
LSG55169
MI57545
PBKS29.5110.5
RCB33783
RR67941
SRH57545

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GT Retained Players ahead of Mega IPL 2025 Auction

GT has retained five players – Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudarsan, Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan – spending a total of INR 51 crores from the auction purse. 

Player Salary (INR)
Rashid Khan18 Crore
Shubman Gill16.50 Crore
Sai Sudharsan8.50 Crore
Rahul Tewatia4 Crore
Shahrukh Khan4 Crore

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IPL Auction Lucknow Super Giants: 5 Players LSG should target

KL Rahul-Goenka’s fiasco is still fresh in cricket fans’ memory but it’s time to move on. Now that IPL Auction 2025 is around the corner, it is a new start for Lucknow Super Giants. While they have announced retentions for IPL 2025 and Nicholas Pooran as the next captain, there are still key gaps that the side must look to fill at the Mega Auction on 24 November.

1. Phil Salt

One of the foremost concerns for LSG in the last edition was aggression and intent at the top of the batting order. They would look to rope in someone like Phil Salt who is fearless and in red-hot form. If they are able to get Salt, flying starts are guaranteed. 

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Phil Salt IPL Stats

Matches RunsHighest ScoreBatting AverageCenturies
2165389*34.360

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2. Venkatesh Iyer 

LSG is looking for not one but two opening batsmen and one could be an Indian batsman. Venkatesh Iyer fits the bill the best among those available in the auction pool. Besides stability and aggression, he also gives the option of handy bowling.

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Venkatesh Iyer IPL Stats

Matches RunsHighest ScoreBatting Average Centuries
51132610431.571

3. Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis should be LSG’s go-to pick for the Right to Match (RTM) card. Alongside Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis would ensure that there is no dearth of power in the middle order for the Lucknow IPL Team. And, the bowling option the Australian offers is a bonus!

Marcus Stoinis IPL Stats

MatchesRunsHighest Score100WicketsBest Figures
961866124*1434/15

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4. Trent Boult 

LSG’s bowling attack would look formidable with the addition of New Zealand’s Trent Boult. The left-arm pacer has made himself a reputation as a powerplay wrecker. Lucknow is on the lookout for someone who can get wickets with the new ball, and Trent Boult is an ideal choice.

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Trent Boult IPL Stats

MatchesWicketsBest FiguresBowling Average5-Wicket Haul
1041214/1826.690

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5. Harshal Patel

Death bowling is another key area LSG think-tank would look to address at the IPL auction 2025. Harshal Patel’s cricket smarts and knack for death bowling wickets would add immense value to Lucknow’s bowling lineup.

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Harshal Patel IPL Stats

MatchesWicketsBest Figures Bowling Average5-Wicket Hauls
1061355/2723.321

With these acquisitions, LSG would be able to fill major gaps in its first lineup. All eyes are on LSG now to see how they would execute strategies during the auction of IPL 2025.

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LSG IPL 2025 Auction Purse

LSG has spent 51 crores out of the 120 crore IPL salary cap this edition for retaining five players. They are now left with a 69 crores auction purse for the mega IPL 2025 auction. 

TeamRetained PlayersPurse Spent (INR)Purse Available (INR)
CSK56555
DC44773
GT55169
KKR66951
LSG55169
MI57545
PBKS29.5110.5
RCB33783
RR67941
SRH57545

LSG Retained Players ahead of Mega IPL 2025 Auction

LSG has retained five players – Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Ayush Badoni – spending a total of INR 51 crores from the auction purse. 

Player Salary (INR)
Nicholas Pooran21 Crore
Ravi Bishnoi11 Crore
Mayank Yadav11 Crore
Mohsin Khan4 Crore
Ayush Badoni4 Crore

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