Expectation around Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 The mega auction reached a fever pitch as the event approached. Scheduled to be held in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, this year’s auction promises to be one of the most exciting with several star players expected to go under the hammer. As franchises prepare to strengthen their squads, fans and pundits are eagerly speculating about the future of some of the biggest names in Indian cricket.
Ishan Kishan: Hot property of IPL 2025 auction
A player who makes a lot of noise Ishan Kishidynamic goalie-prone. Known for his explosive batting and ability to change the momentum of a match, Kishan is expected to be a sought-after player in the upcoming auction.
However, predicting his price in the IPL 2025 auction is not an easy task. With his talent and potential, an offer for Kishan could lead to an intense rivalry between the franchises.
Sunil Gavaskar’s bold prediction on the price Kisha could fetch
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar Focusing on the auction saga, Kishan gave his prediction on the price it could fetch. Gavaskar believes Ishan Kisha can command a huge amount Delhi Capitals (DC) likely to be the precursor to his signature.
“I feel Delhi will try hard to get Ishan Kishi. They might be willing to pay 15-20 crores for Ishan Kishi as we have seen that Ishan has the ability to change the complexion of the game in T20 cricket due to his batting style. Gavaskar said during his analysis on Star Sports.
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Key candidates for Kishan
While Gavaskar suggests that Delhi would be interested in securing Kisha, he also notes that Punjab Kings (PBKS) may emerge as the main competitor in the bidding war. With a substantial purse entering the auction, Punjab Kings are well positioned to make a strong bid for the talented wicketkeeper-batsman.
“Since Delhi have not retained Rishabh Pant, they will also be looking for a wicketkeeper-batsman. Punjab got perhaps the biggest purse ever when it came to auction. So Punjab will also make a play for Ishan Kishan. Gavaskar added.
Kisha’s IPL 2024 performance: A look at his value
Notably, Kisha’s recent performances in IPL 2024 further reinforce his high value in the upcoming auction. representing Mumbai Indians (MI)he was the team’s fourth leading scorer Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav. In 14 overs, Kishan scored 320 runs with an impressive strike rate of 148.83, showing his ability to pace the game and make an impact at the top of the order.
With such credentials, Kisha is expected to attract attention and his price could very well rise to the range predicted by Gavaskar, making him one of the most coveted players in the 2025 IPL mega auction. As the countdown to the auction continues, all eyes will be on Ishan Kishan, with franchises like Capitals and Punjab vying for his services in IPL 2025.
