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)
Result
Date
India won by 295 runs
22 November 2024
Australia won by 209 runs
7 June 2023
Match drawn
9 March 2023
Australia won by 9 wickets
1 March 2023
India won by 6 wickets
17 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.
Result
Opposition
Venue
Year
Won by innings & 46 runs
Bangladesh
Eden Gardens
2019
Lost by 8 wickets
Australia
Adelaide
2020
Won by 10 wickets
England
Ahmedabad
2021
Won by 238 runs
Sri Lanka
Bengaluru
2022
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
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
Player
Team
Matches
Runs
Batting Average
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
10
657
41.06
Usman Khawaja
AUS
10
599
31.53
Yashasvi Jaiswal
IND
10
1157
64.28
Shubman Gill
IND
8
737
56.69
Bowlers to watch out for
Player
Team
Matches
Wickets
Strike Rate
Mitchell Starc
AUS
10
38
46.18
Nathan Lyon
AUS
8
36
44.52
Ravichandran Ashwin
IND
9
40
40.27
Ravindra Jadeja
IND
8
39
36.64
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.
What makes the Pink Ball Test different from the Red Ball test?
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Historic Margin: It was India Cricket Team’s third-largest Test win by runs on foreign soil.
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.
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.
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 3rdBack-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.
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.
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 Date
1 December 1980
City
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Siblings
M Saif (Brother)
Father
M Tarif
Teams Played For
India, 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.
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).
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
Rahul ka naam bhi suna hai aur khel bhi dekha hai 😎
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.
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.
FIRST BUY OF THE AUCTION 👌 #WelcomeToDilli, Mitchell Starc ⚡️
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.
𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 🔓
Say hello 👋 to the 𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 in the history of #TATAIPL 🔝
SHREYAS IYER BECOMES THE MOST EXPENSIVE INDIAN PLAYER IN IPL HISTORY!!! An EPIC bidding war for Shreyas Iyer as DD and PBKS break the IPL’s record bid!
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.
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.
IPL Mega Auction 2025 is scheduled for 24 November and 25November 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.
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 Crore
82
1.5 Crore
27
1.25 Crore
18
1 Crore
23
75 Lakh
92
50 Lakh
8
40 Lakh
5
30 Lakh
320
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
Marquee Players: Two sets featuring high-profile players will be up for grabs first.
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.
Uncapped Players: The last will be uncapped players.
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.
Teams
No. of RTMs Available
Type of player
CSK
1
Any
DC
2
1 uncapped & 1 capped, or both capped)
RCB
3
3 (1 uncapped & 2 capped players, or 3 capped)
LSG
1
Capped
PBKS
4
Capped
MI
1
Uncapped
SRH
1
Uncapped
GT
1
Capped
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
Team
Retained Players
Purse Spent (INR)
Purse Available (INR)
CSK
5
65
55
DC
4
47
73
GT
5
51
69
KKR
6
69
51
LSG
5
51
69
MI
5
75
45
PBKS
2
9.5
110.5
RCB
3
37
83
RR
6
79
41
SRH
5
75
45
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 Kohli
21 Crore
Rajat Patidar
11 Crore
Yash Dayal
5 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 Singh
13 Crore
Varun Chakaravarthy
12 Crore
Sunil Narine
12 Crore
Andre Russell
12 Crore
Harshit Rana
4 Crore
Ramandeep Singh
4 Crore
CSK Players Retained 2025
Player
Salary (INR)
Ruturaj Gaikwad
18 Crore
Matheesha Pathirana
13 Crore
Shivam Dube
12 Crore
Ravindra Jadeja
18 Crore
MS Dhoni
4 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 Cummins
18 Crore
Abhishek Sharma
14 Crore
Nitish Kumar Reddy
6 Crore
Travis Head
14 Crore
Heinrich Klaasen
23 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 Singh
5.50 Crore
Prabhsimran Singh
4 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 Samson
18 Crore
Yashasvi Jaiswal
18 Crore
Riyan Parag
14 Crore
Dhruv Jurel
14 Crore
Shimron Hetmyer
11 Crore
Sandeep Sharma
4 Crore
MI Retained Players 2025
Player
Salary (INR)
Jasprit Bumrah
18 Crore
Suryakumar Yadav
16.35 Crore
Hardik Pandya
16.35 Crore
Rohit Sharma
16.30 Crore
Tilak Varma
8 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 Khan
18 Crore
Shubman Gill
16.50 Crore
Sai Sudharsan
8.50 Crore
Rahul Tewatia
4 Crore
Shahrukh Khan
4 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 Pooran
21 Crore
Ravi Bishnoi
11 Crore
Mayank Yadav
11 Crore
Mohsin Khan
4 Crore
Ayush Badoni
4 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 Patel
16.50 Crore
Kuldeep Yadav
13.25 Crore
Tristan Stubbs
10 Crore
Abhishek Porel
4 Crore
Stay tuned for real-time IPL 2025 Mega Auction updates and analysis as it unfolds.
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.
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.
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
Matches
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
Wickets
Best Figures
39
939
94
28.45
11
3/27
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
Matches
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
100s
50
1589
114
34.54
2
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.
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Ashutosh Sharma IPL Stats
Matches
Strike Rate
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
Sixes
11
167.25
189
61
27.00
15
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.
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.
Team
Retained Players
Purse Spent (INR)
Purse Available (INR)
CSK
5
65
55
DC
4
47
73
GT
5
51
69
KKR
6
69
51
LSG
5
51
69
MI
5
75
45
PBKS
2
9.5
110.5
RCB
3
37
83
RR
6
79
41
SRH
5
75
45
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.
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.
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.
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Mitchell Marsh IPL Stats
Matches
Runs
Highest Score
Wickets
Best Figures
5-fer
42
665
89
37
4/25
0
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.
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.
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Khaleel Ahmed IPL Stats
Matches
Wickets
Best Figures
Bowling Average
5-fer
57
74
3/21
25.41
0
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.
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Matches
Wickets
Best Figures
Bowling Average
5-fer
20
24
3/14
28.91
0
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.
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.
Team
Retained Players
Purse Spent (INR)
Purse Available (INR)
CSK
5
65
55
DC
4
47
73
GT
5
51
69
KKR
6
69
51
LSG
5
51
69
MI
5
75
45
PBKS
2
9.5
110.5
RCB
3
37
83
RR
6
79
41
SRH
5
75
45
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.
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.
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.
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Glenn Maxwell IPL Stats
Matches
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
100
Wickets
134
2771
95
24.74
0
37
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.
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.
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Arshdeep Singh IPL Stats
Matches
Wickets
Best Figures
Bowling Average
5-fer
65
76
5/32
27.00
1
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.
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Kagiso Rabada IPL Stats
Matches
Wickets
Best Figures
Bowling Average
5-fer
80
117
4/21
21.96
0
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.
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.
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.
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
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
Centuries
51
1326
104
31.57
1
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!
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.
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
Matches
Wickets
Best Figures
Bowling Average
5-Wicket Hauls
106
135
5/27
23.32
1
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.
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.
Team
Retained Players
Purse Spent (INR)
Purse Available (INR)
CSK
5
65
55
DC
4
47
73
GT
5
51
69
KKR
6
69
51
LSG
5
51
69
MI
5
75
45
PBKS
2
9.5
110.5
RCB
3
37
83
RR
6
79
41
SRH
5
75
45
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.
