Which teams will target Bhuvneshwar Kumar in IPL mega auction?  

Potential Teams to Target Bhuvneshwar Kumar in IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, one of the most experienced and skillful swing bowlers in IPL history, is likely to be a hot commodity at IPL 2025 mega auction set to take place on November 24 and 25 at Jeddah.  

With his ability to swing the ball both ways, bowl economical spells, and deliver in-pressure situations, many franchises will be keen to acquire his services. Let’s look at some possible teams that may target him.  

Sunrisers Hyderabad  

Having been a long-time stalwart for SRH, Bhuvneshwar Kumar could be a prime candidate for a return. His leadership experience and familiarity with the team culture makes him an attractive choice for SRH as they rebuild their bowling attack.  

Rajasthan Royals  

With a focus on strengthening their bowling depth, the Royals might target Bhuvneshwar to add an experienced Indian pacer to their squad.  

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Lucknow Super Giants 

Lucknow might look to strengthen their pace department with an Indian seamer of Bhuvneshwar’s caliber. His presence would bring much-needed stability and depth to their bowling line-up.  

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s performance in IPL  

The fourth highest wicket-taker in Indian Premier League’s history with 181 scalps in 176 innings. After making his IPL debut in 2011, the right-arm medium pacer was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014 at 4.25 cr and since then he remained an important member of the franchise.  

He is the leading wicket-taker for SRH with 157 wickets in 145 games, 64 scalps more than the second best for the franchise.  

Why Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains a valuable asset  

Death Bowling Mastery: Bhuvneshwar’s accuracy and variations make him a potent weapon in the final few overs.  

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Mentor Figure: His experience could benefit young bowlers in any franchise.  

As franchise strategize for IPL 2025, Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s strong track record and abilities makes him a sought-after player in the auction. The bidding war for him could be fierce, with teams looking to capitalize on his expertise and match-winning skill.