IPL 2025 Auction: CSK, GT and RCB will be Desperate to Add These Wicket-Keepers

The upcoming IPL 2025 Auction will see many wicket-keepers coming to the frame. However, only a few are likely to be picked by the franchises. Some big names have been left out by the franchises or have decided not to continue with the same franchise.

Let’s look at the wicket-keepers whom CSK, GT, and RCB may plan to go all out in the IPL 2025 Auction:

KL Rahul

One of the classy batsmen of the IPL, and a sweet timer of the ball, KL Rahul will be going in the auction. LSG did not think to retain Rahul because of his mild performance with the bat for them. After retaining Nicholas Pooran at INR 21 Crores, LSG think tank must have planned to invest in him as their first-choice Wicket-keeper batsman.

Rahul has been a good player in IPL with 6 IPL seasons with over 500 runs including four 600 runs per season, unfortunately going through a rough period in the international side. He has all the potential to give a great start to the team and even keep the wickets. He is a big name in the middle order for the Indian cricket team in ODIs. His outset from the LSG setup may prove fruitful to a few teams who could be his potential buyers.

Rahul has been a phenomenal player of the white ball cricket and will be looking for a chance to get back again in the national setup. He will be hoping for a good season with an astonishing strike rate and mountains of runs. Rahul’s ability to put pressure on the opposition with his stroke-making ability makes him a good batsman. Rahul’s potential to adapt to the format quickly makes him a great player. Rahul will be hoping for a miraculous comeback this season and can very well be on the radar of these three teams.

Predicted Auction Price: upto INR 20 Crores

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant is another player whom these teams would be desperate to go after. His hard-hitting skills and captaincy make him valuable to the team. Coming after the injury, Pant has consistently proved in the opportunities given. His ability to take down the bowlers from ball one makes him one of the most dangerous batters to bowl to.

With Pant at the crease, there is never a dull moment on the field. His unorthodox shot selection, eye-catching strokes, and ability to control the game make him one of the most sought-after players. Pant’s consistency in the IPL is a bonus point for him and is likely to be in the minds of the management. With age on his side, Pant could also be a candidate for captaincy in the longer run.

CSK, GT, and RCB may go after Pant and spend a big percentage of their purse to avail of his service. CSK will be looking for Dhoni’s replacement in the team whereas the remaining two will look Pant as their first-choice wicketkeeper.

Predicted Auction Price: upto INR 15 Crores

Ishan Kishan

A swashbuckling left-handed attacking opening batsman, Ishan Kishan could be on the radar of these three players. His ability to give an aggressive start and take the game away in a few balls makes him an eligible prospect for these three teams. 

He is equally well behind the wicket and is one of the finest in the circuit. Ishan was one of the regular members of the MI team till last year. His game-changing ability makes him the management’s favorite and could be the next big name for these three teams. Ishan Kishan who started his career with the Gujarat based franchise in 2016 showed very good temperament and for that he was picked by MI management in 2018 mega auction.

Once considered a regular member of the T20 squad, Ishan will be looking to regain the faith of the selectors again. Ishan will hope for a better season this year and make a big statement. With age on his side, if Ishan performs well, he can make his place in the T20I team going through a transition phase.

It will be interesting to see which team goes after which players and give them a longer run. The upcoming auction will be an entertaining one for the audience.

Predicted Auction Price: upto INR 10 Crores