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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, much-awaited by one and all, will finally take place in Jeddah on November 24 and 25. As the teams get busy finalizing their strategies ahead of the auction, which is expected to see a few high-profile names under the hammer, here’s a closer look at five released spinners who could fetch big bids. There are a few very good spinners who have had the trials in the IPL but were still released by respective franchises.
These people, most likely, will attract massive attention and teams will strengthen their bowling attacks for the next season.
List of 5 such spinners who will be in high demand this IPL 2025 auction
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1. Harpreet Brar
Harpreet Brar: The young left-arm spinner has been a giant in the past 41 games. He has picked up 25 wickets for Punjab Kings, which is also accompanied by a few big scalps. His contribution against Royal Challengers Bangalore was sensational, where he got rid of Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and AB de Villiers. Brar is essentially a match-winner because he can do enough to turn the ball in important phases, making him a sought-after individual during the auction.
2. Mahish Teekshana
Sri Lankan spinner Mahish Teekshana has done well for himself in T20 cricket. Experience gathered with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL has cemented his claim as a potential franchise player. Teekshana has 25 wickets from 27 IPL matches, and his experience with the ball in the shortest format is overwhelming.
He can hold a bowl well both in powerplay and death overs which make him an easy option for any franchise. Teekshana could be eyed by great numbers in auction time when teams have been searching for a spinner who can hold the game well in various phases.
3. Wanindu Hasaranga
Another Sri Lankan spinner who can create a lot of excitement during the IPL 2025 auction is Wanindu Hasaranga. Known for his lethal leg-spin and all-rounding, Hasaranga has been one of the key men in T20 cricket globally. He was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹10.75 crore in the 2022 mega auction and kick-started with a great outing as well, taking 26 wickets from 16 matches.
Although an unused replacement in IPL 2024 due to injury, Hasaranga is always one for whom franchises will fight hard to get him in their team if available for the 2025 season.
4. Washington Sundar
For franchises, it’s going to be another all-rounder, Washington Sundar – a mixed bag of experience with 60 IPL matches with 37 wickets and good showings from his bat as well. Recent performances for India in the home Test series against New Zealand have cemented his All-Rounder label. Assets that Sundar brings to a team include bowling tight spells and showing that he can bat, which teams that are seeking a meaningful player will look to attract.
5. Yuzvendra Chahal
Ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Rajasthan Royals have released Yuzvendra Chahal. For someone with the kind of technical ability and the performance he has offered to the IPL, this looks ridiculous since he is the all-time highest wicket-taker in the tournament. He has taken 205 wickets from 160 matches for an average of 22.45.
Notwithstanding that Chahal was not in India’s scheme of things of late, Chahal is certainly one of the most consistent spinners to have played in the history of the IPL. He’s good for the middle overs and experienced high-pressure situations, so he is a considerable buy for franchises aiming to strengthen their bowling attack.
In the mega auction for IPL 2025, things are bound to get very interesting with several star players going under the hammer. Among them, these five spinners seem to have the potential to be game-changers for any team.
Whether it is Harpreet Brar’s knack for key wickets, Mahish Teekshana’s adaptability, Wanindu Hasaranga’s all-round brilliance, Washington Sundar’s consistency, or Yuzvendra Chahal’s wicket-taking prowess, each of these players brings some unique skill set that could make them big-ticket buys in the auction that is to happen soon. Teams will be looking closely at these spinners because they are likely to create a critical impact on IPL 2025.
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