The IPL Mega Auction for the year 2025 will be held on 24th and 25th November in Jeddah Saudi Arabia. There will be a lot of big overseas stars that will be in high demand at the auction. Teams were only able to retain certain players and most of them were Indian Players. This IPL Auction has the possibility of being the most significant one.
Let’s look at the Top 5 Overseas Players who will be in demand at IPL Auction 2025
1) Jos Buttler – England
The overseas player who will be most in demand is Jos Buttler. Jos Buttler has been an IPL legend and he has made Rajasthan Royals reach the final of the 2022 IPL season. Jos Buttler has played 126 T20Is for England so far and he has made 3347 runs at a strike rate of 147.06. He has 1 century in T20I Cricket. Jos Buttler has played in 107 IPL Matches. He has scored 3582 runs at an average of 38.11. He has a strike rate of 147.53. Jos Buttler has smashed a staggering 7 hundreds In the IPL. Teams like KKR, RCB, Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians will bid for him.
2) Glenn Phillips – New Zealand
Glenn Phillips is a player that in recent months has become a proper all rounder. He is an attacking batter who can change the course of the match. He is also one of the best fielders In the world who can take extraordinary catches. And most importantly he has become a dependable bowler who bowls off spin. He has played 80 T20Is for New Zealand. He has made 1892 runs at a strike rate of 141.09. Glenn Phillips has hit 2 hundreds for New Zealand. He has also taken 6 wickets so far. Teams will want him as he is excellent in all 3 skills of the sport. RCB, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Supergiants will bid for him.
3) Phil Salt – England
KKR was not able to retain Phil Salt and this is something that can be a problem for them. He has become one of the most destructive batters in the world. He has played 35 T20Is for England. He has scored 1047 Runs at a strike rate of 167.25. He has already hit 3 hundreds. In the IPL he has played 21 Matches. He has made 653 runs at a great strike rate of 175.54. He has recently smashed a hundred for England. KKR would want him back as he was a very important part of their title winning squad in IPL 2024.
4) Mitchell Starc – Australia
Mitchell Starc had his breakout IPL season in 2024. He did not play a lot of IPL cricket before as he was prioritizing Australian cricket. He will be once again in demand at the IPL Auction. The start of the 2024 season was not ideal but his performances in the Qualifier 1 and the Final will encourage teams to bid for him. He has played 65 T20Is for Australia. He has taken 79 Wickets at an average of 23.86. He has an economy rate of 7.76. In the 41 IPL Matches he has played, Mitchell Starc has taken 52 wickets. Almost all the teams would want him.
5) David Miller – South Africa
David Miller will be once again high in the list of all the teams at the IPL Auction. His stint with Gujarat has helped him raise his stock and his form with South Africa has been incredible. He has played 127 T20Is for South Africa. He has scored 2455 runs at a strike rate of 139.73. He has hit 2 hundreds for South Africa in this format. He has also played 130 IPL Matches and he has scored 2924 runs at a strike rate of 139.24. David Miller is one of the best finishers in the world. Gujarat Titans will look to use the RTM on him.
