Due to international obligations, like as the World Test Championship (WTC) Final and ODI series, a number of important foreign players are anticipated to miss the IPL 2025 playoffs. Rickelton and Bosch might leave the Mumbai Indians, while Marco Jansen might leave the Punjab Kings. With Hazlewood, Ngidi, Shepherd, Bethell, Salt, and Livingstone all expected to depart for national duties, RCB faces the worst setback. The results of fantasy leagues, playoff performances, and club plans might all be greatly impacted by their absences. As clubs make backup plans for the knockout stage, the conflict between the IPL calendar and international cricket is once again in the news.
1. Rickelton Set to Miss Mumbai Indians’ Playoff Charge
There will be a significant void in the Mumbai Indians’ top order during the playoffs if Ryan Rickelton of South Africa is selected to play for his country in the WTC 2025 Final.
2. Duanne Bosch’s Absence a Blow to MI’s Death Bowling
Due to South Africa’s Test Championship obligations, another MI asset, Duanne Bosch, is also anticipated to miss the knockout stages, which would reduce the depth of their speed assault.
3. Marco Jansen May Exit PBKS Before Playoffs
The Punjab Kings’ bowling and lower-order hitting departments will be severely weakened if they lose all-rounder Marco Jansen to the WTC Final.
4. RCB’s Hazlewood Set for National Call-Up
One of RCB’s most dependable seamers, Josh Hazlewood, is predicted to be in Australia’s WTC 2025 team and will not be available for the IPL finals.
5. Ngidi’s Exit Leaves RCB With Limited Pacer Options
At the most important point of the competition, RCB may have serious bowling depth problems because Lungi Ngidi is also probably going to the WTC Final.
6. Romario Shepherd to Join West Indies for Ireland & England ODIs
Power batter Romario Shepherd, who is anticipated to play in the West Indies’ ODI series against England and Ireland around that time, may also be missed by RCB.
7. Jacob Bethell’s Departure Weakens RCB’s Middle Order
RCB’s emerging middle-order talent Jacob Bethell is also likely to exit before the playoffs for international duties, raising team balance concerns.
8. Phil Salt’s Playoff Absence to Hurt RCB’s Opening Firepower
Another well-known player that RCB can lose to in the West Indies ODIs is Phil Salt, the dynamic England opener. This would be a huge setback to their powerplay batting strategy.
9. Liam Livingstone Expected to Exit PBKS for WI Series
Punjab Kings’ Liam Livingstone, a top-tier finisher and spin-bowling option, is expected to join England’s ODI squad, impacting PBKS’s finishing firepower.
10. IPL 2025 Playoff Shake-Up Likely Due to Overseas Player Exodus
Many clubs may change their strategies for the IPL 2025 playoffs, with a number of international players missing important games because of conflicts with their schedules.
