The franchises are eyeing strongly to bolster their teams, particularly the top spinners, with the mega auction of IPL 2025 approaching. Spinners have always been in demand in T20 cricket because of their variations and control over middle overs. Competition would be fierce in the auction pool as the best spinners lie in wait to pin on one of six available spots per team.
Here are five spinners that should attract reasonable interest in the auction:
Maheesh Theekshana
Base Price: INR 2 Crores
Released by: Chennai Super Kings
Set- Spinner set 1
Maheesh Theekshana, the talented Sri Lankan off-spinner, has been a key player for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL over the past few seasons. Known for his mystery spin and variations, Theekshana has played 27 matches for CSK, taking 25 wickets at an average of 31.88 and an economy rate of 7.66. His standout performance came in the 2022 season, where he claimed 12 wickets in 9 matches, including a match-winning spell of 4/33. In the 2023 season, he continued to impress, picking up 11 wickets in 13 games. Despite a slower start in the 2024 season with just 2 wickets in 5 matches, his reputation as a skilled bowler remains intact. Many teams will eye on this spinner seeking to power their bowling attacks.