Prospective teams are targeting Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the IPL 2025 mega auction
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, one of the most experienced and skillful swing bowlers in IPL history, is likely to be a hot commodity at the IPL 2025 mega auction to be held in Jeddah on November 24 and 25.
With his ability to swing the ball both ways, throw economical balls and perform under pressure, many franchises will be interested in acquiring his services. Let’s look at some possible teams that could target him.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
As I have been a loyal employee of SRH for a long time, Bhuvneshwar Kumar could be a prime candidate for a return. His leadership experience and familiarity with the team culture make him an attractive choice for SRH as they rebuild their bowling attack.
Rajasthan Royals
With a focus on strengthening their bowling depth, the Royals could target Bhuvneshwar to add an experienced Indian pacer to their squad.
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Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow could look to strengthen their pace department with an Indian seamer of Bhuvneshwar's caliber. His presence would add much-needed stability and depth to their bowling line-up.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's performance in the IPL
The fourth highest wicket-taker in Indian Premier League history with 181 scalps in 176 innings. After making his IPL debut in 2011, the right-arm medium pacer was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for 4.25 cr in 2014 and has remained an important member of the franchise ever since.
With 157 wickets in 145 matches, he is the leading wicket-taker for SRH, 64 scalps more than the franchise's second best.
| Year | mat | WKTS | BBM | Business | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2024 | 176 | 181 | 19.05 | 7.56 | 2 | 2 |
Why Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains a valuable commodity
Death Bowling Championship: Bhuvneshwar's accuracy and variation make him a strong weapon in the last few overs.
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Mentor figure: His experience could benefit young bowlers in any franchise.
As the franchise strategizes for IPL 2025, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's strong track record and skills make him a sought-after player in the auction. The bidding war for him could become fierce as teams look to capitalize on his expertise and game-winning abilities.