Sarfaraz Khanonce hailed as one of the most promising young talents in the Indian Premier League (IPL), 2025 set his base price below INR 1 crore for the mega auction.
A rollercoaster IPL journey since debut
Known for his aggressive style, Sarfaraz’s background in the league dates back to his debut in 2015 when he was picked by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as a youngster. Under the captaincy of the RCB star Virat KohliAlthough Sarfaraz gained valuable experience, he has had a volatile career since then.
After his stint with RCB, Sarfaraz moved to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2019 where he spent three seasons, featuring in 8 games in his first season and less in subsequent years. He was later acquired by Delhi Capitals (DC) for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, appearing in just 10 matches during that time. In the IPL 2024 auction, he went unsold, raising questions about his T20 eligibility, especially given his limited appearances over the years. Despite playing 37 matches in the IPL, Sarfaraz has often faced difficulties in securing consistent places in the squads due to intense competition and evolving team dynamics.
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A modest base price is intended to attract franchise interest
With a T20 career record of 1188 runs from 96 games at an average of 22.41 and a strike rate of 128.29, Sarfaraz is looking to prove his worth in the format. He showed potential with three half-centuries in T20 cricket, but his overall statistics made some franchises hesitant. By setting the base price at a modest INR 75 lakh, Sarfaraz hopes to increase his chances of selection.
Despite questions over his T20 performance, the IPL remains the main platform for Sarfaraz, who initially grabbed the headlines with his spectacular performance in 2015. Since then, his journey has taken him through several local teams, including Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh. – to strengthen its position in the league. With the 2025 IPL auction scheduled to take place in Jeddah later this month, all eyes will be on whether Sarfaraz can make it back into the league using his modest base price and potential as a viable Indian batting option for teams looking to add depth. their gangs.
