SRH Targets Krunal Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj And Other Top Players In IPL 2025 Mega Auctions

Mumbai, November 20, 2024 : As Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) enters the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction with a purse of just ₹45 crore and one RTM card, their focus will likely shift to bolstering their bowling department. The team retained key players like Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, leaving them ₹30 crore to spend.

SRH's retention strategy may involve opting for domestic players and prioritizing Indian bowlers and pacers, which could be a smart move given their current strength in talent pool. They might even consider investing in a pedigreed Indian spinner for balance purposes.

Given the constraint of their purse, SRH will need to aim for affordable options while still filling key gaps in their squad. Top spinner like Shahbaz Ahmed and Abdul Samad may become repeat targets once again, with Washington Sundar also being considered. Moreover, players like Yuzvendra Chahal could be crucial additions to secure their place alongside Pat Cummins.

Here are five potential targets for SRH ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction:

Krunal Pandya: The three-time IPL winner and Mumbai Indians stalwart brings exceptional spin bowling skills as well as batting prowess to the table. He could prove a vital addition in the lower-middle-order, contributing with both bat and ball.

Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royals): Deserving of praise for his continued stellar performances in the last three seasons, Chahal has secured 66 wickets. His consistent form will make him an attractive addition to SRH's squad, adding crucial depth to their spinner pool.

Mohammed Siraj: With his impressive bowling skills, along with being a talented face of their franchise since joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru, could fetch significant bids on the mega auction day.

Avesh Khan (India): This emerging star, representing various franchises in recent IPL seasons, has shown remarkable form, proving himself to be an adept death-over bowler. An attractive option within SRH's budget, his expertise will strengthen their bowling line-up.

Allah Ghazanfar: As one of the fastest bowling talents under 18 years, Allah Ghazanfar is a strong contender for the mega auction list at a reasonable price tag and could become a new vital ace if signed by SRH. Despite still being young, he possesses unique skills capable of pulling off victories.

SRH's upcoming mega auctions are pivotal in enhancing their squad strength and catapulting them to IPL 2025 glory. Only time will tell which players they'd be willing to splurge on during the big day ahead.