3 Overseas players in high demand for IPL 2025
The IPL 2025 mega auction is expected to feature a strong demand for overseas players, with franchises keen to bolster their squads with top international stars. So let’s take a look at 3 Overseas players in high demand for IPL 2025.
Key players on the marquee list, like Jos Buttler, Kagiso Rabada, Mitchell Starc, David Miller and Liam Livingstone, who have consistently delivered strong performances in T20 leagues, will be highly sought after.
Their proven track record in pressure situations makes them valuable assets for any team aiming for success in the upcoming season. Let’s look at 3 overseas players in high demand among marquee list players.
1. Jos Buttler
Jos ‘The Boss’ has seen a lot of success while playing for Rajasthan Royals in the last few years, having scored 3055 runs for RR at an average of 41.84.
He was part of the Rajasthan Royals franchise before they released him ahead of the mega auction. His best performance came during the 2022 season when he smashed a whopping 863 runs in 17 matches and won the orange cap.
Despite being unable to play on a similar line in the next two seasons, Buttler managed to score decent runs and also hit 2 tons in the most recent season. His ability to stabilize the innings and accelerate when needed is essential, and the experience he carries is another advantage that has enticed that attract plenty of franchises to acquire his services for the upcoming event.
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2. Mitchell Starc
The most expensive player in the history of IPL, Starc is set to be bought again at a huge price due to his unmatched skill of swinging the ball both ways and his toe crushing Yorkers.
Starc, who has only played 3 seasons in the IPL, bagged 17 wickets in 2024 season and also bowled a solid spell of 3-14-2 to set the game for his side, Kolkata Knight Rider (KKR). They eventually triumphed and claimed their third IPL title.
The left-arm pacer may not receive 24.75 crores this time, but he will undoubtedly be on the radar of many franchises and will again fetch a huge amount.
3. Liam Livingstone
All-rounder Liam Livingstone has had his moments in the Indian Premier League during the last three years while playing for Punjab Kings. His power hitting strength, outstanding fielding and ability to bowl crucial bowling spells, are some of the qualities that franchises look for in a player.
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Livingstone scored 939 in 39 games he played in the cash-rich league at an impressive strike-rate of 162.46, including six fifties. He can find more success in batting friendly surfaces at Bengaluru, Mumbai Delhi, and Kolkata.