He will be on the radar of several franchises during the IPL 2025 auction because he is a mystery player with many variations.
A former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player caused havoc in his team’s last international match to help them achieve a comprehensive victory. He took advantage of the conditions beautifully and was unplayable for the opponent, recording another great performance.
Allah Ghazanfar, the 18-year-old Afghanistan spinner, grabbed six wickets for 26 runs in his 6.3 over spell against Bangladesh during the first ODI in Sharjah. Their excellent bowling led to a massive collapse as Bangladesh lost seven wickets for 11 runs to lose the game when they appeared to be well on their way during the chase.
His sensational spell ensured Afghanistan recorded a comprehensive 92-run victory to take an early lead in the ODI series. Ghazanfar has always performed brilliantly in Sharjah as he has 10 wickets at 15.40 runs apiece, including a five-wicket haul, in six outings here.
His 6/26 against Bangladesh is also the best of his career as he continues to make an impact in the 50-over format. He also bowled well in the South Africa series at the same venue in September, finishing as the second highest wicket-taker, with 4 wickets at an average of 20.25 in three innings.
Several franchises could look at Allah Ghazanfar in IPL 2025 auction
Allah Ghazanfar has been a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) before as Kolkata Knight Riders signed him as an injury replacement during IPL 2024. However, he did not feature in any game and warmed the bench throughout the edition as KKR already. Had several quality spin bowling options.
He will be on the radar of several franchises during the IPL 2025 auction because he is a mystery player with many variations. He can bowl carrom, off-spin and googly balls and hit the ball long with the bat while batting in the lower order.
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Plus, it will be a long-term investment and will improve with age, making it a complete package. The best part is that Ghazanfar is a true wicket-taker and can be a lethal bowler in the middle.
These bowlers are always in demand during the auction because teams are looking for some attackers in their team. Several quality Afghan spinners have already unleashed their magic in the toughest T20 league and another exciting talent could be replicated soon.
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