Several quality players, in addition to the star team, can get a good amount and steal the headlines.
The IPL 2025 mega auction will be more intriguing than any previous edition of the IPL auction. Several notable players will be up for sale and, for the first time, there will be two featured rounds showcasing the depth of the player pool.
However, some names that are not in the spotlight can steal the show. Several quality players, in addition to the star team, can get a good amount and steal the headlines.
We look at five surprise picks who can earn over Rs 10 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.
Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer was among the best performers for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the previous cycle and delivered consistent performances with the willow. He was flexible for them and batted at various positions in the top and middle order.
Furthermore, he also has some value in bowling as he bowls at a decent medium pace and can be handy with the ball. These players are valuable and teams are willing to spend a huge amount, so Venkatesh can earn a huge amount.
Glenn Phillips
In the previous cycle, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) did not use Glenn Phillips properly but he has a lot to offer as an all-rounder. He is a dynamite batsman who can bat anywhere in the order and play at a fast pace.
Additionally, he can also cast off-target effects that are more than useful, and this is an area where he has improved greatly. Phillips is a complete package and can be a more than useful option because he has the ability to achieve great things.
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Abhinav Manohar
Abhinav Manohar was another player who was not exactly used by his team Gujarat Titans (GT). He is one of the fiercest forwards on the ball and can take on pacers at will.
He can bat in the middle or lower middle order and can bat at a high pace, and his six-hitting ability has gone a step forward now. Therefore, teams requiring a solid batsman who can be flexible with his batting stance and provide momentum to the innings can go for him.
Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is among the most exciting young players in world cricket and what he brings to the table is extraordinary. He is a left-arm pacer who can move the new ball and provides decent value in the middle and somersaults.
Jansen also offers decent batting value and is a more than serviceable lower order batsman, making him a complete package. Hence, several teams will go after him, which can drastically increase his price.
Geraldine Coetzee
Gerald Coetzee was in high demand in the last IPL auction and the trend could continue this time. He is among the fastest bowlers who can bowl long lengths and hinder the batsman, making him an ideal performer for the middle overs.
He has also shown decent skills to be a quality bowler as he has developed some slower ones. Overall, he’s a complete package and a long-term investment, making him a solid prospect, something teams are going for in the mega auction.
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