The 2025 Indian Premier League IPL Mega Auction is set to feature a strong South African presence, with 31 players from the country vying for spots in the lucrative T20 competition. The auction, taking place over two days in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will see several top South African cricketers aiming to secure deals for the upcoming IPL season, which is expected to start in March.
Among the notable South African cricketers participating are
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Kagiso Rabada The fast bowler has been in great form in Test cricket but hasn't featured much in white-ball formats recently. He remains one of the most sought-after pacers for the IPL.
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Anrich Nortje After a challenging IPL season following a long injury layoff, Nortje had a strong World Cup and is now well-rested and ready to make an impact in the IPL.
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Keshav Maharaj One of South Africa's premier spinners, Maharaj is currently ranked as the second-best ODI bowler and enjoyed a strong T20 World Cup. His ability to deliver in all formats makes him an attractive option for IPL teams.
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David Miller Despite a tough T20 series against India, Miller, also known as Killer Miller, remains a key IPL player. His base price of 178,000 is likely to trigger a bidding war, given his reputation in the T20 format.
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Dewald Brevis Known as Baby AB for his explosive batting style, Brevis is now a free agent after previously playing with Mumbai Indians. He has been in good domestic form, including a First-Class century for the Titans.
Other South African players in the auction include big names like Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, and Rassie van der Dussen, as well as up-and-coming talents like Gerald Coetzee, Ryan Rickelton, and Lungisani Ngidi.
The full list of South African players participating in the 2025 IPL Mega Auction includes
- Aiden Markram
- Quinton de Kock
- Faf du Plessis
- Rilee Rossouw
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Anrich Nortje
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Kagiso Rabada
- David Miller
- Marco Jansen
- Gerald Coetzee
- Nandre Burger
- Ryan Rickelton
- Lungisani Ngidi
- Wayne Parnell
- Donovan Ferreira
- Wiaan Mulder
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Junior Dala
- Daryn Dupavillon
- Patrick Kruger
- Ottneil Baartman
- Matthew Breetzke
- Kyle Verreynne
- Kwena Maphaka
- Lizaad Williams
- Keshav Maharaj
- Nqabayomzi Peter
- Dewald Brevis
- Corbin Bosch
- Duan Jansen
With so many talented players in the mix, the IPL auction promises to be an exciting event for both the South African cricketers involved and the franchises looking to strengthen their squads.
