IPL 2025: It is time for the preparation of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Fans are eagerly waiting for the next edition. It will be a big moment as the BCCI has scheduled a mega auction ahead of the IPL 2025.
Teams will be allowed to retain 4-5 players, and the remaining players will be released. Adding to that, some new names will join the auction whom the IPL teams might target. Dunith Wellalage, who recently ended the three-match ODI series as Player of the Series.
He will have a big chance to get a team. Here we will talk about three IPL teams who can bid for Dunith Wellalage at the IPL 2025 auction.
IPL 2025: Three IPL teams who can pick Dunith Wellalage at the auction
3. Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings are one of the few teams who are expected to release most of the players. They have not qualified the players since 2014 and are expected to do well in the coming IPL 2025. So, they will look to buy some good players.
That’s where Dunith Wellalage can come good. He can add value with bat and ball and is also a good fielder. PBKS can look to sign him as one of the overseas picks. He will also be available at a decent price too.
2. Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants made to the playoffs in 2022 and 2023, but in 2024, they couldn’t do well. Some reports confirmed the franchise might release captain KL Rahul as well. So, they might come up with new strategies. The pitch in Lucknow is very good for spinners.
That’s where Wellalage can be very effective. If LSG might release Krunal Pandya, they might look for someone to do the job in both departments. The Sri Lankan all-rounder can be very good for that role.
1. Chennai Super Kings
The five-time champion Chennai Super Kings are one of the few teams who have always gone for Sri Lankan players at the auction. They have Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana. But they might be releasing one of both ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
So, they will be looking for someone who can be good in both departments. CSK has Jadeja, Santner, and Moeen Ali for such a role, and Wellalage can also do the job. So, if the Sri Lankan star gets into auction, CSK can bid for him. He is also just 21 years old, and CSK can groom him for the coming seasons.
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