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5 uncapped picks from IPL 2025 who starred in the ball at SMAT 2024

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5 uncapped picks from IPL 2025 who starred in the ball at SMAT 2024


Almost all the uncapped IPL players are part of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and some impress with their superior skills.

Several Indian bowlers were sold in the IPL 2025 auction, with different teams acquiring some quality players. While all of them are not capped, some have previously featured in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and will bring some experience.

Almost all the uncapped IPL players are part of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and some impress with their superior skills. Some were between the wickets, but almost all showed their ability with the ball.

We have identified five uncapped IPL 2025 picks who starred with the ball at SMAT 2024.

Mukesh Choudhary

Mukesh Choudhary has been among the biggest positives of this Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He has the second leading wicket-taker, with 15 wickets at an average of 12.93 in six outings, including a four-wicket haul.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought him back for INR 30 Lakhs in the auction but he may not start in the first-choice XI. However, the angle of his left arm could tempt CSK to use him at some point, especially in places where the new ball swings relatively more.

Kumar Kartikeya

Kumar Kartikeya is the second leading wicket-taker in this Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, grabbing 15 wickets at 15.20 runs apiece. He took three wickets three times and went wicketless only once in the competition.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) picked him at his base price of INR 30 Lakhs in the IPL 2025 auction. Due to Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, Kartikeya may not start in the initial phase but can make it to the mid-tournament if one of these two gets injured or the track requires three spinners.

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Shreyas Gopal

Shreyas Gopal is another impressive spinner of this Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, who has taken multiple wickets in multiple innings. He has 14 wickets at an average of 11.85 and a strike rate of 11.57 in seven innings, comprising a four-wicket haul and a five-wicket haul.

CSK bought him for his base price of INR 30 Lakhs, which is a good deal. He can be very effective in local decks, where his variations will be more penetrating and play as an additional player.

Raj Angad Bawa

The talented Raj Angad Bawa took 12 wickets at 19.33 this season, with a best of 3/28. Raj is primarily an all-rounder but showed his bowling skills in the competition and finished as Chandigarh’s second highest wicket-taker.

Raj was acquired by Mumbai Indians (MI) at his base price of INR 30 lakhs and will add useful value as an all-rounder. He was previously with Punjab Kings (PBKS) but only had two matches.

Prince Yadav

Lucknow Super Giants bought Prince Yadav for his base price of INR 30 Lakhs, but he may not play in the opening matches. However, he proved his capabilities by bowling well in the domestic T20 competition.

Prince dismissed 11 batsmen at 15.90 runs each, with the best being 3/36. He is still raw and has a long way to go, but the 23-year-old has shown that he has the necessary ingredients to be a successful operator in the toughest T20 league.

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