IPL 2025 Restart: Overseas Players Unavailable for Final Leg – Who’s Still In?
On May 17, the Indian Premier League 2025 will resume. Due to the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia, as well as the West Indies’ tour of England and Ireland, the sides have struggled to find foreign players.
IPL 2025 Restart: Overseas Players Unavailable for Final Leg – Who’s Still In?
On May 17, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will resume. Due to the World Test Championship (WTC) final between South Africa and Australia, as well as the West Indies’ tour of England and Ireland, the sides have struggled to find foreign players. All teams’ player availability is captured in the article.
The playoffs will not feature eight South African players who are competing in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
CSK (Chennai Super Kings)
The Chennai Super Kings are out of the running for the playoffs. On May 20 and 25, CSK will play their final two games.
| Status | Players and Country |
|---|
| Available | Devon Conway (NZ), Dewald Brevis (SA), Nathan Ellis (AUS), Matheesha Pathirana (SL), Noor Ahmad (AFG) |
| Lack of clarity | Rachin Ravindra (NZ) |
| Not Available | Jamie Overton (ENG) – International assignment, Sam Curran (ENG) – unspecified reason |
KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Out of 12 games, the reigning champions have only managed 11 points. The outcomes of other teams determine KKR’s chances of making the playoffs.
| Status | Players and Country |
|---|
| Available | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG), Quinton de Kock (SA), Sunil Narine (WI), Andre Russell (WI), Anrich Nortje (SA), Spencer Johnson (AUS) |
| Not available | Moeen Ali (ENG) – Withdrawn |
| Doubtful | Rovman Powell (WI) – Injury concerns |
RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
With 16 points (8 victories) from 11 games, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are in second place in the points standings. To get into the playoffs, they must win one game.
| Status | Players and Country |
|---|
| Available | Phil Salt (ENG), Liam Livingstone (ENG), Tim David (AUS), Romario Shepherd (WI), Nuwan Thushara (SL), Josh Hazlewood (AUS) |
| Partially available | Lungi Ngidi (SA) – Won’t be available for playoffs (WTC prep camp) |
| Partially available | Jacob Bethell (ENG) – leaves after two matches, international assignment |
RR (Rajasthan Royals)
The Rajasthan Royals have been eliminated from the playoffs. The first team to complete their campaign will be RR. On May 18 and 20, they play their final two games
| Status | Players and Country |
|---|
| Available | Shimron Hetmyer (WI), Wanindu Hasaranga (SL), Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG), Kwena Maphaka (SA), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (SA) |
| Unavailable | Jofra Archer (ENG) – Injury |
| Doubtful | Maheesh Theekshana (SL) – Niggle |
LSG (Lucknow Super Giants)
Out of 11 games, the Lucknow Super Giants have accumulated 10 points (5 victories). If LSG wins all three games, they might get into the playoffs. William O’Rourke joins LSG as Mayank Yadav’s replacement.
| Status | Players and Country |
|---|
| Available | Mitchell Marsh (AUS), Matthew Breetzke (SA), Nicholas Pooran (WI), David Miller (SA), Shamar Joseph (WI), William O’Rourke (NZ)* |
| Partially available | Aiden Markram (SA) – Won’t be available for playoffs (WTC prep camp) |
GT (Gujarat Titans)
Ahead of the playoffs, the table-toppers are facing a significant challenge. Together with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, Englishman Jos Buttler has established a potent batting three that has amassed 500 runs or more. Due to a scheduling conflict, Buttler is anticipated to depart following the league stages.
| Status | Players and Country |
|---|
| Available | Sherfane Rutherford (WI), Dasun Shanaka (SL), Karim Janat (AFG), Rashid Khan (AFG), Gerald Coetzee (SA), Kagiso Rabada (SA) |
| Partially available | Jos Buttler (ENG) – Won’t be available for playoffs (Home series vs West Indies) |
| Partially available | Kagiso Rabada (SA) – Won’t be available for playoffs (WTC prep camp) |
| Partially available | Kusal Mendis (SL) – Jos Buttler’s replacement in the playoffs |
DC (Delhi Capitals)
Both in terms of their point standing and the availability of foreign players, the Delhi Capitals are in a difficult position.
| Status | Players and Country |
|---|
| Doubtful | Mitchell Starc (AUS) |
| Lack of clarity | Faf du Plessis (SA) |
| Withdrawn | Jake Fraser-McGurk (AUS) |
| Replacement signing | Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) – Travelled to UAE with Bangladesh team |
| Available | Sediqullah Atal (AFG), Dushmantha Chameera (SL), Donovan Ferreira (SA) |
| Partially available | Tristan Stubbs (SA) – Won’t be available for playoffs (WTC prep camp) |
MI (Mumbai Indians)
After 12 games, the Mumbai Indians have 14 points. They play the Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, two other playoff candidates, in their final two games.
| Status | Players and Country |
|---|
| Available | Trent Boult (NZ), Mitchell Santner (NZ), Reece Topley (ENG), Mujeeb ur Rahman (AFG), Bevon Jacobs (NZ) |
| Partially available | Ryan Rickelton (SA), Corbin Bosch (SA) – Won’t be available for playoffs (WTC prep camp) |
| Partially available | Will Jacks (ENG) – Won’t be available for playoffs (Home series vs West Indies) |
Punjab Kings
After 11 games, Punjab Kings has 15 points. If PBKS wins three or more points, they will advance to the playoffs.
| Status | Players and Country |
|---|
| Available | Mitchell Owen (AUS), Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG), Xavier Bartlett (AUS), Kyle Jamieson* (NZ) |
| Partially available | Marco Jansen (SA) – Won’t be available for playoffs (WTC prep camp) |
| Lack of clarity | Josh Inglis (AUS), Marcus Stoinis (AUS), Aaron Hardie (AUS) |
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