In the second Test between India and Australia, Scott Boland made his presence felt immediately, nearly dismissing KL Rahul with his very first delivery. Boland, who stepped in for the injured Josh Hazlewood, has proven to be a significant threat to India in pink-ball Tests. His impressive performances have sparked curiosity among fans about whether the Australian pacer will participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Is Scott Boland playing in IPL 2025?
Unfortunately, Scott Boland is not participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He can only join the IPL as an injury replacement.
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Boland burst onto the Test scene with a stunning debut in the 2021 Boxing Day Test against England, where he claimed seven wickets. He followed it up with another seven-wicket haul in the subsequent Sydney Test. Despite his remarkable start, his Test opportunities have been limited.
To stay sharp, Boland has been revisiting footage of his standout performances, including his five-wicket haul against India in the 2023 World Test Championship final. Reflecting on that match, Boland recalled his nerves leading up to the game, having been a late replacement for Hazlewood.
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
| Tests | 10 | 19 | 35 | 712 | 6/7 | 7/55 | 20.34 | 2.79 | 43.7 | 1 | 1 |
| ODIs | 14 | 13 | 16 | 725 | 3/67 | 3/67 | 45.31 | 6.07 | 44.7 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 3 | 3 | 3 | 90 | 3/26 | 3/26 | 30 | 8.18 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
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