Every franchise will prioritize securing a reliable wicketkeeper at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. While some teams have retained their keepers, others will need to scout for one on November 24-25. Chennai Super Kings have veteran MS Dhoni leading from behind the stumps. Similarly, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Capitals have retained their wicketkeeping options. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Kolkata Knight Riders will be in the market for a quality keeper to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season.
Teams who will target wicketkeepers in IPL 2025 mega auction
MI
Mumbai Indians have retained their star players, including Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Tilak Varma. However, they currently lack a wicketkeeper in their squad and will need to address this in the auction. They must also be mindful of their budget when investing in a keeper. Jonny Bairstow and Devon Conway are among the options MI could consider.
RCB
Royal Challengers Bangalore will also need to target a wicketkeeper in the auction, having retained only three players: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal. They may pursue big names like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul during the auction.
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PBKS
Punjab Kings need to build their entire squad, with a wicketkeeper being a top priority in the IPL 2025 auction. They could also target players like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, potentially appointing the wicketkeeper-batter as their captain.
GT
Gujarat Titans currently lack a wicketkeeper for IPL 2025 and will be looking to fill this position in the auction. Ishan Kishan, who is among the players up for auction, could be a potential target for GT.
KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders will also be looking to add a wicketkeeper to their squad and might target Ishan Kishan in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
