The Mumbai Indians maestro campaigner and their biggest bid from the mega-auction of recent times, Ishan Kishan, can be the most heavily trusted player in the role of a wicketkeeper-batsman in IPL 2025.
He was included in the Mumbai Indians squad in the mega-auction of 2022, where he was bought for a whopping INR 15 crore. Since then, Kishan has been one of the finest campaigners of the Mumbai Indians, having scored several runs.
Since players are scarce in the role of an Indian WK-bat who is so explosive up the order, Kishan would have immense value if he goes into the mega-auction.
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Let’s take a look at the Top 3 franchises looking to acquire Kishan in the mega-auction:
Punjab Kings
The Punjab Kings, who had their most settled player in the veteran opener, Shikhar Dhawan, have now left the spot vacant with his retirement. The Kings are in quest for an explosive batsman at the top, and the Indian wk can be the best find in the position.
Ishan Kishan can also be an option for their captaincy role, as the left-hander is an explosive batter who can back any team and can also be a huge bid in the upcoming auction.
Gujarat Titans
The Gujarat Titans, the debutants in 2022, have played in 3 seasons and, in their quest, have also advanced to 2 consecutive finals in both 2022 and 2023. The Titans since the very first season faced a deep crisis in the position of a wicketkeeper.
Titans will find a perfect top-position batter, as Ishan Kishan can be the ideal choice for the position while supporting the likes of skipper Gill and Sudarshan as well. Kishan can also come in handy as a wicketkeeper.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
The Royal Challengers Bangalore has been the franchise always in the hunt for big-budget buys in the IPL, while they would also be in the quest for a wicketkeeper after DK retired from the IPL and was announced the mentor for the team.
Also, with not many chances of retaining their skipper who turned 40, RCB can also be in the hunt for an opening partner alongside Virat Kohli. Both of these two roles can be well garnished if Ishan Kishan is brought into the side.
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