The IPL 2025 is back on track, with 17 matches left, including the playoffs. The tournament was put on hold for a week due to tensions between India and Pakistan, and has now been pushed back by 9 days. This delay has caused a scheduling conflict for some international players.
Teams Announce Replacements
Three teams have already announced replacements for players who won’t be available for the remainder of the tournament.
- Gujarat Titans: Kusal Mendis will replace Jos Buttler from May 26.
- Punjab Kings: Kyle Jamieson will replace Lungi Ngidi, who is out with a hamstring injury, for 2 crores.
- Lucknow Super Giants: William O’Rourke will replace Mayank Yadav.
Players at Risk
Some teams are already out of the IPL 2025 playoffs.
- CSK: Sam Curran and Rachin Ravindra may miss the remaining matches.
- RCB: Jacob Bethell’s availability is uncertain.
- Punjab Kings: Marco Jansen may not play in the playoffs.
- Lucknow Super Giants: The team’s chances of making the playoffs are slim, and the absence of a key player like Mitchell Marsh (though actually the article mentions “Edn Markram” likely referring to Aiden Markram, who is the SRH captain and not part of LSG) could hurt their prospects.
Delhi Capitals may struggle without Mitchell Starc.