IPL 2025: Full List Of Overseas Players Available & Unavailable For Remaining Matches

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is scheduled to resume on May 17 (Saturday) after a brief suspension amid the India-Pakistan cross-border tensions, but uncertainty still looms over the availability of several overseas players. Whether due to packed international schedules or team concerns, some foreign stars are confirmed absentees for the remainder of the tournament, while many others are expected to stay on and continue playing.

Here’s a breakdown of the overseas players who are available and unavailable for each IPL franchise.

Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians' biggest challenge will be replacing Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks, who will exit after the group stage. With 336 and 195 runs respectively, their absence could upset the team's balance.

Mumbai Indians	Availability
Ryan Rickelton	Till May 25
Bevon Jacobs	Available
Will Jacks	Till May 25
Mitchell Santner	Available
Corbin Bosch	Till May 25
Trent Boult	Available
Reece Topley	Available
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman	Available

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB could suffer the biggest setback yet. The team looked on course for their maiden IPL title before the break, but now face key absences. Jacob Bethell and Lungi Ngidi are set to leave after May 25, while top performer & pacer Josh Hazlewood with 18 wickets in just 10 matches, is expected to miss the remainder of the season entirely.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Availability
Jacob Bethell	Till May 25
Tim David	Available
Romario Shepherd	Doubtful
Lungi Ngidi	Till May 25
Liam Livingstone	Available
Josh Hazlewood	Doubtful
Philip Salt	Available
Nuwan Thushara	Available

Punjab Kings

The status of these players continues to change by the day. Aussies Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, and Aaron Hardie remain doubtful, while Mitchell Owen has already arrived in India. Marco Jansen is available too.

Punjab Kings	Availability
Josh Inglis	Doubtful
Marcus Stoinis	Doubtful
Azmatullah Omarzai	Available
Marco Jansen	Available
Xavier Bartlett	Doubtful
Aaron Hardie	Doubtful
Mitchell Owen	Available

Delhi Capitals

Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Starc and Jake Fraser-McGurk are either ruled out or remain doubtful, which could deal a serious blow to DC. Already placed fifth, every loss from here on will only make the road tougher for Axar Patel’s side.

Delhi Capitals	Availability
Faf du Plessis	Available
Tristan Stubbs	Doubtful
Mitchell Starc	Doubtful
Dushmantha Chameera	Available
Jake Fraser-McGurk	Replaced
Donovan Ferreira	Available
Sediqullah Atal	Available

Sunrisers Hyderabad

With SRH already out of contention, it hardly matters who features in the remaining games. That said, Travis Head, Wiaan Mulder and Pat Cummins are available till the final league match. Hopefully, the team can deliver improved performances in their remaining fixtures.

Sunrisers Hyderabad	Availability
Travis Head	Till May 25
Heinrich Klaasen	Available
Pat Cummins	Till May 25
Kamindu Mendis	Available
Wiaan Mulder	Till May 25
Eshan Malinga	Available

Kolkata Knight Riders

With key players like Quinton de Kock, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Moeen Ali and Anrich Nortje all available, the knights remain well-equipped. However, with just a 5–10% chance of making the playoffs, their only realistic goal now is to win their remaining matches.

Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow Super Giants aren’t out of the race yet, but there’s little left for them in IPL 2025. On the bright side, key players like Markram and Marsh will feature in all league matches. And if they advance, Miller and Pooran will be available too.

Lukcnow Super Giants	Availability
Matthew Breetzke	Available
David Miller	Available
Nicholas Pooran	Available
Aiden Markram	Till May 25
Mitchell Marsh	Till May 25
Shamar Joseph	Doubtful

Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan face no player availability concerns. The innaugral chamopins are out of the tournament and they will wrap up their campaign on May 20, before Archer’s scheduled departure on May 25, so it makes no difference.

Rajasthan Royals	Availability
Shimron Hetmyer	Available
Lhuan-dre Pretorious	Available
Wanindu Hasaranga	Available
Jofra Archer	Till May 25
Nandre Burger	Available
Fazalhaq Farooqi	Available
Kwena Maphaka	Available
Maheesh Theekshana	Available

Gujarat Titans

GT are strong title contenders, but the absence of Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada could deal a major blow to their chances. Buttler has been in sublime form, scoring 500 runs in 11 matches, while Rabada, though limited to just two games is a proven match-winner the team would have liked in the mix. As per recent reports, Buttler won’t return and Kusal Mendis is set to join the squad instead.

Gujarat Titans	Availability
Jos Buttler	Unavailable
Kagiso Rabada	Till May 25
Gerald Coetzee	Available
Sherfane Rutheford	Till May 25
Rashid Khan	Available
Karim Janat	Available
Dasun Shanaka	Available

MS Dhoni

As per reports, Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra won’t return for the remainder of IPL 2025. Jamie Overton, who was signed as a replacement, never joined due to the tournament’s halt and is also unavailable. On the brighter side, Noor Ahmad, Dewald Brevis, and Sam Curran remain available for selection.

Chennai Super Kings	Availability
Devon Conway	Unavailable
Rachin Ravindra	Unavailable
Dewald Brevis	Available
Sam Curran	Available
Jamie Overton	Unavailable
Nathan Ellis	Available
Noor Ahmad	Available
Matheesha Pathirana	Available

 

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