The IPL 2025 mega auction is set for November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with many big names up for grabs. Several top players were released by their franchises and are expected to attract high bids. Some senior cricketers, likely in their final IPL season, will also be part of this auction. Here’s a look at five players who might play their last IPL in 2025.
5 Players Who Could Play Their Last IPL season in 2025:
1. Piyush Chawla:
Veteran Indian spinner Piyush Chawla last played for Mumbai Indians before he was finally released by the franchise ahead of the much-awaited IPL 2025 mega-auction. During his IPL career, Piyush Chawla has played for four different franchises and has also won the title with Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2014. Piyush Chawla could be seen playing in the Indian Premier League for the last time if gets picked by any team in the mega-auction.
2. Ishant Sharma:
Indian pacer Ishant Sharma is another player who could be seen playing his last season in the Indian Premier League in 2025. Ishant was a part of the Delhi Capitals from 2019 and 2024 and has been released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction. During his career, Ishant has also played for Kolkata Knight Riders, SunRisers Hyderabad, Deccan Charges, Rising Pune Supergiants, and Kings XI Punjab. He has taken 92 wickets in 110 matches.
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3. Faf du Plessis:
South African cricketer Faf du Plessis was one of the biggest names who were released during the IPL 2025 mega-auction. He is all set to go under the hammer again in the mega-auction and this could be seen playing his last IPL season in 2025. was appointed as captain of RCB when the franchise picked him ahead of IPL 2022. Under the leadership of Faf, RCB qualified for the playoffs in 2022 and 2024 seasons. Before joining RCB, Faf du Plessis was a part of Chennai Super Kings and also won the title in IPL 2018 and 2021 seasons.
4. Moeen Ali:
England batting all-rounder Moeen Ali is among the players who are likely to retire after IPL 2025. In his career so far in the IPL, the 37-year-old has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings. He won the title with Chennai Super Kings in 2021 and 2023. Moeen Ali was released by Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega-auction.
5. David Warner:
Former Australian batting superstar David Warner, who has bid adieu to international cricket following the T20 World Cup 2024, was released by Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction. Warner led SunRisers Hyderabad to their maiden title in IPL 2016. He has been one of the most consistent performers in the history of the IPL. The superstar batter is all set to go under the hammer in the upcoming 2025 mega-auctions, however, there are chances that he could be playing his last season in the IPL.
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