The Scotland team is one associate team that no team wants to take lightly. They have everything from power-packed bowlers to aggressive batters who can turn things around for them and upset established teams. Scotland has beaten England and the West Indies in the past. And proving that they can defeat the most successful sides in the T20 format.
In the ongoing T20 World Cup, they are doing a wonderful job, having beaten Namibia and Oman.The team is in a good position to crack the Super Eight of the tournament.
Apart from the T20 World Cup, the IPL has always been known as the pinnacle of T20 cricket. As it is the most popular T20 tournament globally. Since there have been a few players from the Scotland cricket team whom we may see in the next IPL, let’s have a look at three players from the Scotland cricket team whom franchises may show interest in.
Scotland players who could get picked in IPL 2025 Auction
| Players | Role |
|---|---|
| Brandon McMullen | Batter |
| Michael Jones | Batter |
| Brad Wheal | Pacer |
Brandon McMullen
This 24-year-old youngster has impressed everyone with his batting prowess. Batting at the top of the order, this youngster has an amazing record for Scotland. Having played 12 matches to date, he has scored 303 runs with an amazing strike rate of 148.52. And with this stats teams will target this youngster in the upcoming IPL 2025 auction. Since he also provides part-time bowling options, which is nothing but a boon for the players. Teams such as the Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Daredevils, which lack depth in the IPL, can shore things up with this all-rounder.
Michael Jones
Michael Jones is another name we might see in the next IPL. Having played just nine games, he has already scored more than 200 runs with a strike rate of 139.87. Known for providing a good start and utilizing the batting powerplay of six overs. He has shown consistency, which is key in top-order batting.
Since he provides the base, which is important in batting at the top, IPL teams always look for batters who can provide a base and accelerate innings. Looking at his batting attributes, we might see him causing a stir in the IPL auction, as many IPL teams might look to get his services.
Brad Wheal
Apart from the batters, one bowler whom we might see doing wonders in the IPL auction is Brad Wheal. With his bowling variations, he has been an asset to the Scottish side. In a very short span of time, having played just 20 games, he has picked up 21 wickets with a bowling economy of 8, which is impressive in T20 bowling. Since teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru have fallen short many times due to a lack of bowlers, Wheal’s inclusion might help teams like RCB in the upcoming IPL.
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